President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged members of the Namibia Defence Force not to put the country's security at risk, calling for the highest level of discipline and professionalism.

Swapo Party Member Natangue Ithete has assured the residents of Grootfontein of improved development and service delivery, given the mandate through the by-election on 17th June.

The party fielded Nelao Amagulu as its candidate in the Grootfontein by-election.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced on Thursday the names of candidates to contest the upcoming by-elections of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies on June 17 of this year.

Members of the Swapo Party in the Grootfontein district are demanding the nullification of branch elections that began on April 16.

Seventeen branches have reported unfair practices allegedly orchestrated by an eight-member special task team assigned by party headquarters. 

A Grootfontein-based young entrepreneur has developed a cellphone application aimed at combating crime.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold by-elections in four constituencies by June of this year.

The positions became vacant following the swearing-in of four councillors as members of the National Assembly last week.

Hundreds of mourners gathered at Omulunga Stadium in Grootfontein for the memorial service honouring the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, whom they described as a courageous and resilient leader.

The Otjozondjupa region is approximately 90 percent ready to host the regional memorial for founding President Sam Nujoma in Grootfontein on Monday.

Governor James Uerikua stated that the only remaining task for the day of the memorial will be decorating the venue.

The Police Inspector General has promised to intensify police visibility and community collaborations to combat farm crimes in the Grootfontein district, Otjozondjupa.

Residents of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies in the Otjozondjupa Region can expect to vote for their new constituency councillors in separate by-elections before June 2025.