Epukiro Constituency Councillor Pineal Pakarae has expressed admiration for the Otjimati farming communities for working toward addressing food security at household levels despite the enormous challenges they face.
The Miss Namibia Top 10 finalists are currently on a 12-day excursion in the Omaheke Region, where they are engaging with communities.
One local crop farmer from Epukiro in the Omaheke Region has urged others to stop working in isolation.
Maria Kathora started her journey on a tiny patch of land back in 2001.
Marginalised communities at Epukiro are set to benefit from the construction of 40 houses and a community garden courtesy of the N/a'an Ku Sé Foundation and the Epukiro Upliftment Project.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended partnerships aimed at improving the lives of indigenous communities.
The Omaheke Regional Council handed over 260 cattle to the Itireleng Community Council at Epukiro RC in the Okorukambe Constituency.
The livestock project is meant for self-sustainability and wealth creation of local communities.
The Chairperson of the San Community Garden Project at Maranata Plot in the Epukiro Constituency, Paul Chapman, is pleading for water provision to help the garden achieve its desired result.
Chapman said the borehole will help the community improve their yields and, eventually, their livelihoods.
The farming community at Epukiro says a shortage of police vehicles causes delays in swift response to crime.
They also complained about lack of feedback on pending cases relating to stock theft in the area.
The public continues to pay their respect and sign the book of condolence at the Nujoma residence.
People who travelled from other towns are among those paying their respects.
The family of the former First Lady, Kovambo Nujoma, travelled from as far as Epukiro and Otjinene to pay their respects.
Housebreaking and road accidents top this week's most committed crimes.
Housebreaking incidents dominated and accounted for the highest number of cases.
In Omahenene, suspects got away with N$16,000 after they broke into a shebeen.
The community of Epukiro has over the years faced numerous challenges, such as water shortages and poor grazing land due to persistent drought and poisonous plants.
