The police in the Kunene Region have successfully contained the severe wildfire that impacted the areas of Werda, Onguta, and Omuheke within the Sesfontein Constituency.

Chief Inspector Vehangaiza Hindjou, Head of Community Affairs in the Kunene Region, gave an update on the situation to NBC News.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it has taken extra precautions to ensure a smooth and credible by-election in the Sesfontein Constituency, applying lessons learnt from last year's Presidential and National Assembly elections that were marred by technical difficulties.

Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has urged the Sesfontein inhabitants to correct what she called the mistake of the past by voting for the Swapo Party in the upcoming by-election.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold by-elections in four constituencies by June of this year.

The positions became vacant following the swearing-in of four councillors as members of the National Assembly last week.

Residents of Palmwag settlement in Torra Conservancy of the Kunene Region have welcomed the opening of a new clinic in their area.

The clinic addresses challenges such as the long distances residents have to travel to seek medical attention in faraway towns.

Kunene Region residents are requesting changes to be made to the Khorixas, Epupa, Opuwo Rural, and Outjo constituencies. They also suggest dividing the region into two parts.

The Sesfontein Elias Amxab Combined School is in a dilapidated state and lacks classrooms, which greatly hinders the teaching process.

The school was constructed 68 years ago by German missionaries.