A Member of the Swapo Party, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, has asked the youth to critically assess their interests, abilities, and capabilities to align their career choices to key job markets and emerging natural resources.

The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region have reported a murder and suicide that took place in the Kazauli village, Bukalo area, after the bodies of two people were discovered on Monday.

The current drought continues to affect villagers who rely on rivers and boreholes for their daily water supply needs. 

This is the same situation for residents in Konga Bayenda village in the Lusese area.

The Governor of the Zambezi Region, Lawrence Sampofu, said a lot has been done in terms of development despite many setbacks in the region.

Sampofu said this during his State of the Region Address on Monday. 

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has introduced crop producer registration cards to improve market access for farmers in the Zambezi Region.

Shikati Boniface Shufu of the Mayeyi Traditional Authority has requested the government to proclaim the Sangwali area a village council to fast-track development.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended Shikati Boniface Shufu and the Mayeyi Traditional Authority for their commitment to preserving biodiversity.

Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the Batshara Annual Cultural Festival that took place at Sangwali in the Zambezi Region over the weekend.

Namibia and Botswana have signed a twinning agreement through the Zambezi Regional Council and the Chobe District Council in Kasane, Botswana.

The agreement focuses on areas of local economic development, environment and waste management, shared riverine resources, culture, and sports.

Namibia and Botswana continue to strengthen ties to ensure peaceful and prosperous coexistence.

Swapo Party Central Committee member Veikko Nekundi called on the party members to ensure there is peace and progress in the government's efforts to address developmental challenges.