The eight recognised traditional authorities representing the Damara communities have established the Damara Traditional Authorities' Chiefs Association (DATACA).

The decision comes after the recent consultations following the discussions which started in 2023.

Retail store operator Pepkor, in partnership with the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) will be hosting a manufacturers' summit in Windhoek.

The summit brings together Namibian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, brands, and partners from the apparel, furniture, and lifestyle sectors.

Even though it is illegal, individuals are still continuing to erect fences within the boundaries of community forests, especially in the Kavango West Regions.

The Chief Forester for Kavango East and West, Jonas Mwiikinghi, described the illegal fencing as a serious concern.

The Kavango West Regional Council has submitted its seven years' outstanding financial statement, a day before the public hearing regarding the Council's non-submission of its annual financial statement.

Unemployment, low wages, and socio-economic pressures are driving Omaheke residents into severe debt.

This emerged during a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Accounts hearing, where local stakeholders laid bare the region's financial crisis.