The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has completed the training of polling officials ahead of the upcoming Grootfontein Constituency by-elections, scheduled for 17 June.

Learners from less privileged backgrounds in the Otjozondjupa Region have received stationery to support their studies through the Standard Bank Namibia Scholarship Grant.

In order to meet the needs of the scholars, Standard Bank donated stationery, toiletries and transport fares to 24 learners.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced on Thursday the names of candidates to contest the upcoming by-elections of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies on June 17 of this year.

Petitions seeking nullification of the Swapo Party Section elections at Grootfontein and Otjiwarongo are now receiving attention from the highest party structures.

Residents of Grashoek in the Tsumkwe Constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region are in need of electricity as well as land for livestock farming.

The residents told nbc News that the lack of electricity denies them education opportunities and impedes social progression.

Omburo Fishing Enterprise has come to the rescue of Coblenz Combined School in the rural constituency of Okakarara by donating building materials and paints.

The distribution of drought relief food in the Otjozondjupa Region has resumed after months of delay due to short supply.

Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera has said the region faced numerous challenges in the supply of maize meal over the past four months.

The Nazareth Greenwood College in the Otjozondjupa Region has joined in remembering and honouring the legacy of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, particularly his call for all children to have access to education.

The Otjiwarongo Constituency Office has donated money and items to institutions making a meaningful impact on the lives of the communities in the town.

Constituency Councillor Marlene Mbakera handed over a cheque of N$200,000, equipment, and materials to local companies.

The Namibian government has announced the expansion of communal land in three regions to address grazing pressure and support livelihoods.