Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating opportunities for young people through quality youth development programmes and interventions.

The 16th edition of the Eenhana Expo officially opened its doors to exhibitors today at the Eenhana Convention Centre.

The trade and industrial exhibition will run until 1 August.

This year's expo is being held under the theme "Investing in the Youth, Investing in the Future – Today".

Tensions are rising at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Eenhana Satellite Campus, where the Student Representative Council (SRC) has publicly accused management of severe negligence.

The Namibia-USA Teacher Exchange Programme has been described as a success in providing valuable international exposure and professional development opportunities for teachers and students.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology has expressed satisfaction with internet connectivity at health facilities in the Ohangwena Region.

The Ohangwena Regional Council has approved an operational and development budget of over N$155 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.

A significant portion, N$83.6 million, has been directed to the operational budget, while N$72.2 million is earmarked for the development projects.

Most retail outlets in the Ohangwena Region are in breach of the Labour Act, particularly the national minimum wage regulations.

This emerged during an oversight visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations.

Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah has emphasised that educating a Namibian child should not be the sole responsibility of the government but a shared commitment involving all stakeholders.

The Governor of the Ohangwena Region says the region is ready to make land available for projects and programmes aimed at enhancing food security, one of its key development priorities.

Kadiva Hamutumwa made the remarks during a visit to a Chinese-owned agricultural project at Eenhana.

Miss World Namibia, Elly Aron's send-off gala dinner at Eenhana has raised N$116,000 in pledges, including the donation of one head of cattle by the former governor of Ohangwena, Usko Nghaamwa.