In Gobabis, one of the leaders of the A Right to Shelter Association has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and negligent driving. According to the police, the incident occurred when he allegedly struck an officer who was performing his duties.
The police in the Omaheke Region are partnering with church leaders around Gobabis to combat crime.
Chief Inspector Fina Sakajengenga, in an interview with NBC News, said churches have a major impact on creating communities, and it is important that they join in fighting social ills in society.
The town of Gobabis in the Omaheke Region became the centre of national engagement and regional solidarity as it hosted the official commemoration of Africa Day of Decentralization and Local Development.
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa engaged with local authority leadership at Gobabis, addressing a number of pertinent matters brought to his attention by the region's residents.
A group of residents in Gobabis handed over a petition to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, claiming maladministration
A local Omaheke farmer and two other benefactors donated safety boots to six needy COSDEC trainees at Gobabis.
The donation follows COSDEC Omaheke reaching out for assistance for trainees at the centre who lacked safety boots.
Speaking on behalf of the donors was Sarah |Goagoses.
Police in the Omaheke Region have raised concerns over a spike in vehicle part thefts. Over ten cases have been reported since September, and two suspects have been arrested so far.
The farming community is encouraged to transform farming practices to mitigate the impact of climate change.
This call was made by the Marketing and Communication Officer at Agri-Transform, Ismael Henock, while speaking at the Farmers Information Day at Gobabis.
Gobabis residents are urged to use water sparingly, with only 18 boreholes available to supply them with water.
The main water source, the Otjivero Dam, levels are at seven percent due to poor rainfall received.
The incoming National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) Gobabis local authority councillor, Uataviza Patire, has committed to improving basic services in the town's informal settlements.
Patire succeeds former mayor Elvire Theron, who resigned from the party to join the Republican Party.
