Concerned parents from Omaheke Region's Omitara settlement held a demonstration against alleged corrupt activities at Otjivero Combined School.

The concerned parents had a list of allegations ranging from a drop in academic performance and unprofessionalism from the school staff to mismanaging school funds.

The parents are also calling for the removal of the school principal.

Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has called for cooperation between the police and the community of Omitara in the Omaheke Region in order to fight crime.

During a police-community meeting at Farm Rooikraal, in the area of Omitara village, today, Lieutenant General Shikongo introduced various high- and middle-ranking police officers to the public, saying his force is ready to work with the public to root out criminal activities.