Amid rising unemployment and tightening police crackdowns, roadside fuel sellers in Oshikango continue to risk arrest as they hustle for survival.

Two boys died this afternoon after a heap of sand collapsed on a group of children at the Kanaan C location in Epako, Gobabis.

According to a police incident report, the collapse occurred at a large excavated area.

Growing frustration is gripping the northern town of Oshikango in the Ohangwena Region as residents openly admit they are unlikely to vote in the upcoming elections, citing years of stalled development and unfulfilled promises.

With their focus set on the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, residents of Stampriet Village are clear on what they want from their new leaders.

Residents raised issues that warrant immediate attention from the soon-to-be-elected political leadership of the village.

The Rundu Town Council has launched its newly established traffic law enforcement unit.

 Kavango East Regional Council Chairperson Damian Maghambayi applauded the council for its achievement in establishing the unit for traffic law enforcement.