The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has joined forces in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) to promote sustainable food systems in the region.

Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor Marlayn Mbakera has been re-elected as Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council.

Mbakera, who served as Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Management Committee for the past two and a half years, was the sole candidate for the position during the election process.

Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson, Marlyn Mbakera, says they are hard at work to improve living conditions at Kalkfeld Settlement and move it towards Village Council status.
  

With young people immensely affected by unemployment, the Otjozondjupa Regional Council is offering training to youth, with the aim of helping them develop as entrepreneurs.

Another group is undergoing training in poultry production.