Some community members of the Etoshapoort informal settlement in Outjo, under the banner of the Pots of Hope organisation, marked the Human Rights Day by honouring victims and survivors of gender-based violence.
The Outjo Residents Association (ORA) hosted its Mega Star Rally at the Etoshapoort Stadium in Outjo.
The event showcased the association's vision, unveiled new community initiatives, and engaged residents on key local issues.
The Kunene Region has dispatched sensitive election materials to the three constituencies of Kamanjab, Outjo, and Khorixas in Kunene South.
The packages, which include ballot papers and other essential supplies, are part of the region's preparations for the upcoming general election.
A new civic organisation called the Outjo Residents Association (ORA) was launched and is aiming to tackle local challenges like housing shortages, unemployment, and poor municipal services.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has called on Outjo residents to take advantage of the tourism activities in the town, including setting up virtual tours. Theofelus was speaking at the opening of the Outjo Tourism and Trade Expo.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, announced the launch of the "End Learning Poverty for All in Africa" campaign, scheduled for July 29 to July 31, 2025, in Outjo, Kunene region.
The Namibian police are investigating three separate incidents of attempted murder reported over the weekend.
An 18-month-old baby girl was injured after she was thrown from a moving vehicle about 25 km outside Outjo, en route to Kalkfeld.
The recent Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, held in Outjo, left a lasting positive mark on the town's economy and infrastructure—offering both residents and businesses a welcome boost and bringing a wave of positive change to the town, which played host to netball and football teams from 14 regions.
The police have arrested four men in connection with the theft of 31 cattle from Farm Mountbauten and Farm Bergvlei in the district of Outjo.
Kunene Governor Marius Sheya has revived the Build Together Housing programme in Outjo to help address the backlog of over 4,000 residents on the waiting list.
Currently, the most affected and needy homeowners are located in the town's ever-expanding informal settlements.
