The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) is advocating for more women and youth to take up leadership roles ahead of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

A group of young people gathered in front of the police station at Otjiwarongo, demanding answers over the death of Brave Mbitjita Nangura, who was stabbed to death last year.

The Head of the Otjiwarongo District Hospital, Shiwana Amesho, says the hospital needs to be upgraded to cater for the growing population and increasing number of accidents on the B1 road.

Dr. Amesho made these remarks during the visit of the Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor to the health facilities.

Wilbardt Haihambo, the Independent Patriots for Change candidate for the Otjiwarongo Constituency by-elections, pledged to honour the will of the people during a party rally in Otjiwarongo.

In preparation for the Regional By-Election for the Otjiwarongo constituency councilor, set to take place this month, the Swapo Party convened in Kalfeld to encourage residents to vote for Paulus Nekundi as their candidate.

In preparation for the second edition of the San Cultural Festival, the organisers are engaging various key stakeholders at Otjiwarongo to ensure the successful hosting of the event.

Culture is the backbone of any given society, hence the importance of preserving it. 

A two-day workshop is underway in Otjiwarongo, launched in response to the steady decline in youth engagement in trade unions.

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.

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.

Petitions seeking nullification of the Swapo Party Section elections at Grootfontein and Otjiwarongo are now receiving attention from the highest party structures.