Heavy rains received on Saturday have left many houses surrounded by water at the Ehenye residential area in Oshakati, Oshana Region.

Subsistence farmers in the northern regions have welcomed the abundant rainfall that has been pouring since last week.

They are hoping that the pattern remains for better yields and grazing land.

Six babies were born on Christmas Day at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana Region.

There are three girls and three boys, all of whom are in good health.

Since December 1st, 398 babies have been born at the hospital.

People from all walks of life, including high-ranking government officials, gathered at the Ndaitwah residence at Onheleiwa Village in the Ohangwena Region to celebrate the President-Elect's victory following the November national elections.

The Ondobe Annual Youth Expo has once again brought energy and inspiration to the youth and the people of the Ohangwena Region. 

This third edition of the Expo is more than just an event; it's a platform for development, entrepreneurship, and community-building.

The Oshakati Town Council is making strides in infrastructure development, with multiple projects currently underway to improve the residents' living standards and sanitation. 

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Ministry has acquired critical livestock handling infrastructure to improve the beef value chain in the northern communal areas.

Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi commended elderly people for being good mentors who continue to take good care of their grandchildren with unconditional love, wisdom, knowledge, and skills to mentor them to be productive, useful people in the future. 

Development projects at the Ruacana Town Council in the Omusati Region have been moving slowly over the last three years due to insufficient funding from the line ministry.

Young Namibians are changing the status quo by embracing the selling off of some of their livestock to earn a living, as opposed to the traditional way of keeping them.

Livestock farming does not only contribute to food security and livelihoods, but it is also a means of income generation.