An elderly resident in the Summerdown area of the Otjinene Constituency has stressed the need for those elected into power to consider the needs of the people who vote for them, especially the elderly, and to prioritise issues such as owning land.
A San family living in Otjinene says they continue to face underdevelopment and the harsh reality of poverty.
While they express gratitude for the government assistance they receive, they often find themselves with nothing to eat and unable to afford even their most basic needs.
Young people in Otjinene say voting in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections is crucial in ensuring the right leaders are chosen to address the challenges affecting the community.
More than a hundred exhibitors are taking part in the Otjinene Expo.
The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, commended the committee for their determination in advancing the agenda for growth.
A team spearheaded by the governor of Omaheke and the police regional commander has proposed a number of remedies to ease tribal tensions that flared recently at Otjinene.
Dr. Hoze Riruako, leader of one of the two Herero factions, has called on traditional councillors in the Otjinene area to step in and diffuse the situation that might result in bloodshed.
His call followed unrest in the area after a resident was killed over the weekend.
The killing of an Otjinene resident has reignited long-forgotten tribal tensions in the community.
Farmers in Otjinene have received a much-needed boost to support their livestock and livelihoods after the Otjinene Constituency Office, through the Farmers Support Programme, donated 150 goats to local farmers.
The Otjinene Constituency has acquired a vaccine worth more than N$500,000, with assistance from the Omaheke Regional Council, to fight the outbreak of lumpy skin disease that has invaded the constituency.
The public continues to pay their respect and sign the book of condolence at the Nujoma residence.
People who travelled from other towns are among those paying their respects.
The family of the former First Lady, Kovambo Nujoma, travelled from as far as Epukiro and Otjinene to pay their respects.
