A San family living in Otjinene says they continue to face underdevelopment and the harsh reality of poverty.

While they express gratitude for the government assistance they receive, they often find themselves with nothing to eat and unable to afford even their most basic needs.

In a move to improve the welfare of educators, the Ohangwena Regional Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa, handed over the construction site for a new teacher's accommodation facility at Helao Nafidi Combined School in the Okongo Constituency.

The project is estimated to cost N$1.4 million.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has launched a 5-year strategic plan aimed at bolstering land reform, food security, and access to water across the country.

Water shortages in the Omundaungilo Consitituency is said to have affected schools, clinics and other government institutions.

This came to light during a visit by the Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa to the consitiuency as part of her familiarization tour

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development has praised the Education Ministry for its investment in infrastructure, ensuring that rural schools are not neglected.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced a government initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of vulnerable elders and war veterans of the liberation struggle, particularly those in rural areas.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) is creating awareness about the mobile identity prototype, which will allow Namibians to apply for documents, including birth certificates, from the comfort of their homes.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has handed over human-wildlife conflict management and alternative income-related infrastructure and equipment to households at Oshakati.

Namibians have been urged to be their brother's keepers and show compassion when addressing social issues, particularly those affecting men's mental health.

NUDO MP, Vetaruhe Kandorozu, raised concerns about deteriorating service infrastructure in rural areas.

He said that while some towns have reported weather affecting electricity, this doesn't seem to be the case in more developed areas.