Regional officials and community members welcomed Hofni Iipinge, the newly appointed Governor of the Oshana Region, as he officially assumed office.

Expansion of agricultural and water projects, access to quality education, and diversification of trade products are some of the priorities of the newly appointed governors.

nbc News engaged the regional leaders on these and other immediate plans they intend to embark on.

Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has called for unity of purpose among the regional leadership. 

He said only through a united and collaborative leadership will the region make informed decisions aimed at the upliftment of the living standards of the inhabitants.

The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) plans to embark on a sensitisation drive in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions to boost enrolment at the recently constructed Keetmanshoop Vocational and Training Centre. 

This emerged during a stakeholder meeting NTA had at Keetmanshoop. 

Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa has warned those selling food meant for drought relief that such acts are tantamount to crime.

Housing provision, socioeconomic aspects and agriculture, amongst others, were at the top of the agenda of issues discussed during the engagement between the Omaheke regional leadership, various heads of departments and Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila at Gobabis.