As temperatures soar and the holiday season approaches, a strong appeal has been made to residents of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to exercise caution around coastal waters.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) is aiming to bring change to Grootfontein through its candidate, Rosina Nuses, in the upcoming by-elections.

Speaking at a party rally in Grootfontein, Nuses said her top priorities are access to water and electricity.

Swapo MP Dr. Charles Mubita has called on Swapo members to unite in support of Nelao Amagulu ahead of the upcoming Grootfontein by-elections.

Speaking at a Swapo rally in Grootfontein, Dr. Mubita said the by-elections are not just about the individual candidate but about the Swapo Party as a whole.

In his final campaign rally message for the Swapo Party by-election in Otjiwarongo, Swapo Party senior member Elijah Ngurare endorsed Paulus Nekundi as the ideal candidate to fill the vacant constituency seat in the upcoming elections.

Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao says several local health programmes have been affected by the 90-day pause in United States foreign aid, including reduced support for healthcare workers and essential services.