As Namibia prepares to mark its first-ever Genocide Remembrance Day, Okakarara Constituency Councillor Ramana Mutjavikua is calling on the nation to reflect on the past and foster unity.

The Okakarara Constituency Councillor, Ramana Mutjavikua, is calling on the Okatjoruu community to assist in revamping the Otjituuo Primary School as the school approaches its upcoming 90th anniversary event.

Okakarara Constituency Councillor Ramana Mutjavikua has called on the government to promote irrigation funding as a long term solution to drought resilience.

Mutjavikua was speaking at the 16th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair.

A severe storm that hit Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region on Sunday did not only cause significant damage to infrastructure but also left a 15-year-old girl traumatised after a near-death experience.

NamWater has started attending to the Okakarara Constituency's water crisis regarding the build-up of calcium and magnesium minerals in their water.

Okakarara Town Council has been sending estimated water bills, and this is causing inaccurate meter readings.

Over the years the Okakarara Town Council has been buying bulk water from NamWater filled with limescale.