A group of unemployed young men in Otjiwarongo has taken it upon themselves to address road maintenance by filling potholes, aiming to enhance road safety within their community.
Local resident James Salomon initiated the project in January.
The Popular Democratic Movement has commenced its three-day Leadership Training Indaba at Otjiwarongo, aimed at enhancing leadership capacity, improving coordination, and aligning the party on key national issues.
The Otjozondjupa Region hosted a memorial service for the late parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son, Venturo Uerikua, on Saturday in Otjiwarongo.
The service provided an opportunity for residents to bid farewell to their former governor.
The former Otjiwarongo mayor, Gottlieb Shivute, said the late James Uerikua played a significant role in grooming, mentoring and shaping him into leadership.
Shivute said all he is left with now are photographs of a man with whom he shared both a political working relationship and a personal friendship.
Member of Parliament, James Uerikua has died.
Uerikua died this afternoon in a car accident on the road between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara.
Police confirmed the death of the former governor of Otjozomdjupa Uerikua.
Miss Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, made a special appearance to officially open the runway and inspire a new generation of aspiring models at the Otjiwarongo Circuit Girls Club beauty contest.
The education community, accompanied by the Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region, visited Tsaraxa-Aibes Primary School in Otjiwarongo to mourn with learners and staff following the deaths of three teachers in a car crash last week.
Speaking at the Independence Celebration at Otjiwarongo on Saturday, former Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, commended the government for setting up a task force to address the FMD challenge.
Swapo Women's Council has condemned the brutal murder of Petronella Sabatha, who was hacked to death with an axe inside her house in the Etambi location in Otjiwarongo this week.
The relationship between the accused and the victim is currently unclear.
Labour inspectors from across Namibia are meeting at Otjiwarongo for a weeklong refresher training workshop. Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel reminded inspectors of their role in enforcing the Labour Law.
