Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua urged the voter registration officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to uphold the values of the institution. 

Uerikua made the remarks when the ECN officials visited his office, pledging support to the officials to ensure a smooth and successful registration process.

The general registration of voters is scheduled to start from the 3rd of June until the 1st of August.

Ahead of the Africa Ubuntu Run taking place in Karibib in the Erongo Region on Sunday, Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua welcomed the Angolan Biker Club, alongside the Eengoshi Club from Namibia.

The Pan African Run is an annual event bringing biker clubs together as a testament to the unifying power of motorcyclists and the values of brotherhood.

The event aims to create a platform for bikers from 10 countries to share challenges and promote inclusivity and camaraderie.

The annual event is held every last Sunday of January. 

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua says the regional council agrees to the writing off of historic water debts in certain cases.

Uerikua was speaking at a meeting with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Community Development, which is currently hosting a hearing on historic write-offs of water and electricity debts.

Uerikua says local authorities with access to natural water sources must strengthen themselves to provide water to their communities.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua has called upon the local authorities to fast-track the delivery of land and housing for the men and women in uniform.

Uerikua made this call during the State of the Region Address at Otjiwarongo.

Lack of housing is the greatest challenge faced by men and women in uniform, as only a few have managed to acquire houses through various means.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua has called on the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) to review its online application system for loans, saying it does not cater to all learners.

Uerikua was speaking at the Ritja Career Fair at Otjiwanda Secondary School in Grootfontein.

Although learners were keen on learning more about different career paths, only two institutions showed up to support the fair.

NSFAF, which prides itself on funding students studying at institutions of higher learning, encouraged learners to apply for loans from the fund.

The Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua has called on the National Youth Council leadership to represent those who elect them into office.

Uerikua was speaking at the 8th Representative Council meeting at Otjiwarongo.

The Representative Council is the second highest decision-making body of the National Youth Council when the General Assembly is not in session.

It comprises all delegates from regional youth forums and affiliated organizations.

The Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua met with stateless and undocumented residents of Otjiwarongo recently to discuss the challenges they face. 

The community, which lives on the outskirts of Otjiwarongo's Ombili location, welcomed the governor's visit. 

They say the meeting gave them a long overdue chance to voice the problems they've faced since relocating from Osire Refugee Camp four years ago. 

Since then, they say no leader has ever visited them. 

The Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua has warned that corruption can cause a  decline in the economy, high unemployment and political mistrust if not effectively dealt with. 

Uerikua, who is the Chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan in Otjozondjupa has called on all stakeholders to maximize the implementation of this plan to fight corruption.

Namibia is a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, that facilitated the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan.

The Otjozondjupa Regional Governor has called on the Otavi Town Council to make land available and affordable to the residents through the accelerated land delivery programme.

James Ureikua says municipalities often miss the point by converting land into income-generating projects, making the land unaffordable to the majority. 

Uerikua assured the Council of his support but wants to see cleanliness in and around town.

Uerikua says it is high time that the business community of Otavi contributes to the development of the town.

Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, is concerned about the protracted labour unrest at the Cheetah Cement Factory on the outskirts of Otjiwarongo.

Uerikua says the situation needs to be sorted out soonest, urging all parties to sit around the table and find an amicable solution.  

Uerikua called for an emergency meeting on Monday involving all parties in the hope of coming up with workable solutions to end the strike.