The Kavango West Region faces numerous challenges, from a lack of education infrastructure to human-wildlife conflict.

In an interview with NBC, Tondoro Constituency Councillor Joseph Sikongo discussed the impact of these challenges.

In some parts of the Kavango West Region's Tondoro Constituency, learners continue to walk long distances to and from school.

The Constituency Councillor, Joseph Sivaku Sikongo, says it has become a matter of concern as this impacts the performance of the learners.

Improved road infrastructure enables connectivity and safe mobility, as well as contributes to economic development and growth.

The QKR Navachab Gold Mine near Karibib has handed over renovated infrastructure worth N$12 million to the Karibib Private School.

Managing Director George Botshiwe says the company will continue to support private and public schools in the area, as educating the youth is important.

QKR Navachab Gold Mine officially handed over infrastructure, including a refurbished hostel, a new dining hall, kitchen and laundry facilities at a fundraising dinner held by the Karibib Private School. 

Namibia and Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their bilateral and multilateral agreements, with a focus on cooperation in key areas such as agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, trade and investment, and marine resources.

This agreement has been seen as a significant milestone in the relationship between the two African nations.

Teachers at a public school in Ovitoto, a settlement south of Okahandja, say its facilities are unsuitable for learning.

Buildings and ablution facilities at KJ Kapeua Combined School, the teaching staff says, have been in a deplorable state for years. They accuse the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture of turning a blind eye to the health risks learners here are exposed to.

Built 40 years ago as a primary school for children of the Ovitoto settlement, KJ Kapeua was upgraded to a combined school, welcoming learners from pre-primary level to grade 11.

Senior political leaders and staff of the education directorate undertook a visit to the Okondjatu Combined School in Okakarara Constituency. 

This follows the circulation of images and videos depicting the deplorable condition at the school. 

Otjozondjupa Regional Governor James Uerikua wants immediate action in having the old infrastructure renovated along with other demands.

Uerikua says renovations will be undertaken, and ablution facilities fixed, as soon as a budget is availed. 

He noted that the school blocks were damaged by lightning in 2014.

Police officers posted at Olupale in the Okongo Constituency will see their living conditions improved in the near future.

After a recent visit to the police station, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr Daniel Kashikola says plans are to set up proper infrastructure there.

The Olupale Police Station was set up in 2008 and currently has 14 staff members accommodated in tents.

Dr Kashikola says plans to build barracks, a charge office, a kitchen and a dining hall are all on the cards.