The Ovambanderu Traditional Authority concluded its 2023 activities with the inauguration of a sub-station commando at Otjijarua in the Epukiro Constituency.
The commando serves as an assembly point for special gatherings.
The Gobabis Municipality has embarked on a land surveying process at Kanaan Informal Settlement, aimed at developing the settlement and ensuring the delivery of long-awaited services, from title deeds to water and electricity.
The process will see all 4,500 registered plots at the settlement demarcated.
The Social Security Commission (SSC), through its development fund, has funded the Gebedplass San Self-Help Project at Otjozohungu in the Otjombinde Constituency.
The project, which consists of dairy cows, welding, a vehicle, and an office, was set up at a cost of over N$1 million.
Alcohol and drug abuse are some of the key factors leading to gender-based violence (GBV), hence the need for more awareness campaigns and advocacy to root out social ills.
This sentiment was shared at an event on the 16 days of activism at Leonardville in Omaheke's Aminuis constituency.
Melba Tjozongoro of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) and Nona Gorases of the Swapo Party both retained their positions as Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively, at the Gobabis Town Council.
Farming communities in the Omaheke Region are objecting to the granting of bail to suspects who are involved in stock theft.
The group is of the opinion that stock theft has become a serious concern in recent years, and this has robbed them of their livelihoods.
A group of concerned farmers residing on the outskirts of Gobabis are demanding usable agricultural land.
The farming community sought an audience with the regional leadership to address the issue, as farming within the municipal area is against the law.
The Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Association remains adamant that the proposed mining activity on one of the aquifers that contains abundant and precious water should not continue as planned by the Uranium One group.
The farming community in the Otjinene constituency of the Omaheke Region has called on law enforcement officers not to release stock theft suspects on bail and to ensure that they are given long prison sentences.
The Deputy Minister of the Marginalised Communities, Royal /Ui/o/oo has urged the San people to embrace their culture and ensure that the younger generations learn and participate in cultural activities.
