Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa Region have uncovered a dagga plantation and factory on a private farm located between Osire Refugee Settlement and Hochfeld.

Otjozondjupa Regional Police Commander Philip Hidengwa has confirmed the arrest of the farm owner, where an illegal dagga plantation and factory were uncovered yesterday between Osire Refugee Settlement and Hochfeld.

The Grootfontein Hospital mortuary has been keeping 133 unclaimed bodies of babies and a number of adults since May 2017.

The hospital says it has been struggling to locate families as well as land to conduct burials.

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.

Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has welcomed plans to service 436 plots in Otjiwarongo as part of the informal settlement upgrading programme. 

The Hai||om community in the Kunene Region has adopted resolutions that they want to be included in all government development programmes.

The resolution was adopted following a five-day Hai||om San unity conference at Outjo over the weekend.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said there is a need to take full advantage of the country's charcoal industry.

A bulk water infrastructure project aimed at helping to reduce cost and surging water debt at Otavi has been inaugurated by Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa.

Currently, the town's water debt is over N$70 million. 

Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has concluded engagements with young people in the region with an aim to gather particulars of the jobless youth.

The strategy will allow his office to ensure that the youth benefit from employment opportunities in the region.

Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel has said that continued decentralisation of services will facilitate economic empowerment in the regions to easily access services.