The residents of Omuthiya have called on the government to ensure that it continues to render support to the country's less fortunate.

Those who spoke to nbc News said they are looking forward to a reformed government that speaks to the needs of the people after the recent national elections.

Social protection is essential for the World Food Programme (WFP) in safeguarding basic human rights, including access to food, education, and livelihoods.

Only 29 votes were cast on Friday, the first day of extension at the Omboto polling station in Nehale Lyampingana constituency. 

The constituency is largely only accessible by 4x4 vehicles and has not seen much activity today.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) President Panduleni Itula has promised to lead a thriving Nambia where everyone will prosper.

Itula was speaking during his party's final rally, held in Okandengedi in Oshana Region.

Some residents of Ombika Location in the Etosha National Park have expressed their hopelessness for a better future ahead of the elections next week. 

They as their forefathers have resided in the park for centuries.

The president of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), Epafras Mukwiilongo, has called on his party supporters to rally behind the party and vote decisively in the upcoming elections.

Mukwiilongo made the call at the party's final mega rally at Okatana in the Oshana Region.

The Body of Christ's (BCP) President, Festus Thomas, has called on all Christians and Namibians to vote for the party, which he said will create a people-centred government capable of addressing their needs.

President Nangolo Mbumba says no other party captures the essence of Namibian society like the Swapo Party and hence called on the electorate to give his party and its presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, another five years to govern.

The Oshakati Town Council has upgraded the Uukwangula Settlement to a township after acquiring the settlement from the Oshana Regional Council.

The township will now benefit from all municipal services. 

The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) built 516 houses in the 2023/2024 financial year, facilitating homeownership for middle- to low-income earners.

The demand for affordable housing remains high, with many families still relying on rentals or living in informal settlements lacking basic services.