Elenga-Enene of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Herman Iipumbu, has called for stronger community involvement and swift action to combat veld fires in the region.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has expressed concern over the continued outbreak of veld fires in the region, warning that poor coordination and delayed responses are allowing them to destroy thousands of hectares of grazing land.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has intensified measures to strengthen the Tobacco Control law.

It is against this background that the government engaged stakeholders at Nkurenkuru on proposed amendments.

A Grade 3 dropout from Kavango West Region, Visentius Kapumburu has surprised his community for generating  electricity at home from discarded materials.

The 19-year-old self-taught innovator from the Gcwagi village in the Kavango West Region, Visentius Kapumburu, has been offered an opportunity to further his studies at the Rundu-based Ngato Institute of Science and Technology.

The three-year fully funded scholarship started in September.