A high-level delegation comprising the governors of the Oshana, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions boarded a helicopter on Thursday to assess the extent of the veldfires ravaging the three regions. 

Tsumeb town in the Oshikoto Region is among the top 10 towns in the country with the highest urban populations, according to the 2023 Namibia Population and Housing Census.

The town, which ranked last on the list of 10, had a population of 34,960 residents in 2023.

A 33-year-old man is expected to appear in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court tomorrow for allegedly killing his two children on Sunday night in the Omuntele constituency of the Oshikoto region.

The Oshikoto Regional Council is actively working to improve sanitation by constructing 100 new public toilets across the region.

The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to expand access to sanitation facilities in rural areas.

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs is actively conducting outreach programmes across the Oshikoto Region to engage war veterans and others involved in the national liberation struggle. 

Otjozondjupa Police Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa, described Operation EROKU Amplified as a success with 60 arrests made. 

Independent candidate in the National Council, Paulus Mbangu, states that delays in releasing parliamentary committee reports have diminished their usefulness for current decision-making.

Oshikoto Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo says that the theme 'Unity of purpose for a stronger Oshikoto' showcased a period of remarkable progress and development across various sectors.

Oshikoto Regional Governor Penda ya Ndakolo has called on all Namibians to attend the Heroes' Day commemoration, set to take place tomorrow in Omuthiya, the capital of the region.

The gains Namibia has made in eliminating malaria are being threatened by inadequate funding.