The president of the Popular Democratic Movement has sent out a clarion call to especially the youth to wake up early and cast their votes on November 27.

He called on the youth to go and vote for economic liberation and bring change to Namibia's economy.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) is taking urgent measures to tackle the severe water supply challenges affecting communities in the Oshikoto Region.

The town of Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region is facing a serious water crisis, with many residents experiencing days, or even a week, without any water.

Henock Simon, a local resident, shared his frustrations, saying he has never seen water shortages like this before. 

The Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA) recently hosted a stakeholder information session at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region.

The NQA used the platform to educate stakeholders on its mandate and qualification standards.

Livestock herders as well as the communities surrounding Okashana kUukongo waNakale held a demonstration at Omuthiya over the illegal fencing off of grazing land.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Anna Shiweda, stated that the water crisis being experienced in the northern-central regions has been partially resolved.

The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) is currently constructing 65 houses at Gobabis, 50 at Omuthiya, 70 at Okahao, 33 at Tsandi, and 24 at Ondangwa.

The houses will be constructed predominantly through phase 2 of the NHE’s turnkey construction model (RFP) and are expected to cost N$75 million.

The Oshikoto Regional Commander's Parade was held today at the Police Headquarters in Omuthiya.
 

Swapo Party candidates vying for the three top positions took their internal campaigns to Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region to engage delegates to the upcoming congress next month.

The candidates are canvassing for support, explaining to the delegates why they should be voted for.

Teachers from the Oshana and Oshikoto regions were commended for their efforts in educating the young members of society and the global village.