A 50-year-old man, Fillipus Shavuka Nyanyukweni Hango, has died after attempting to rescue another man from a water well.

Omusati Police Commander Ismael Basson said the unprofessional attitudes of some police officers are discouraging for men who mean to report cases of gender-based violence (GBV).

Villagers of Oikokola in the Tsandi Constituency in the Omusati Region still depend on salty and unpurified water from wells, which they have been drinking from since independence.

They have called on the government to accelerate the provision of clean drinking water to the village.

Three men aged between 21 and 27 were arrested on Monday morning after they were found in possession of five suspected stolen donkeys at Uukwanandjenga village in the Tsandi Constituency of the Omusati Region.

When it comes to education, the Social Security Commission (SSC) is dedicated to supporting initiatives that uplift and empower communities, especially those in rural areas.

Three thousand and twenty-one people registered in the general registration of voters in the Omusati Region on Monday.

Farmers in the Kunene and Omusati regions say non-functional abattoirs and poor livestock infrastructure are primary obstacles to accessing a profitable market. 

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) continues to bring services closer to the people, and residents of Outapi and surrounding areas now have service at their doorsteps.

Strong winds blew off the roofs of three blocks at Ekango-Linene Combined School in Etayi Circuit, Omusati Region.

The damage occurred to the block that accommodates approximately 100 Grade 3 learners.

During the launch of the festive season campaign, Omusati Regional Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson could not emphasise more the responsibility of community members to hold the police accountable in the execution of their duties when it comes to ensuring optimal safety.