The Swanu candidate looking to serve Okahandja Constituency, Eben Kangumine, has said her goal is to develop the town for the benefit of its residents.

An independent candidate endorsed by the Okahandja Ratepayers Association, describing himself as "Okahandja's last hope", has said his campaign is centred on championing artists' rights and pushing for the long-overdue enactment of Namibia's updated Copyright Bill.

Community activist Johannes Gaseb has raised concerns over what he describes as the unlawful conduct of RedForce Namibia, accusing the debt-management company of overstepping its mandate by cutting off residents' water supply in Okahandja.

The Okahandja Municipality was presented with a new fire station during a ceremony held at the facility, signifying advancement in enhancing the emergency response capabilities within the town.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) consecrated its new Bishop Abraham ||Keibeb at an event in Okahandja.

Bishop ||Keibeb, who was consecrated along with his deputy, Bishop Lorenst Kuzatjike, will serve for six years.

The Okahandja Municipality and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning met with Okahandja street vendors to hear their daily challenges.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, engaged the Okahandja Municipality to address the various concerns raised by residents.

Sethy Gariseb, a social justice activist, wrote a letter to his office complaining about poor service delivery, which prompted the visit.

The test results of DNA, taken from four persons of interest in the murder of a young girl in Okahandja, Ingrid Maasdorp, are still being awaited.

The Okahandja Town Council says several development projects are nearing completion, including a new fire station with a cost of over N$17 million, and they are scheduled to be inaugurated next month.

Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo gave an update on ongoing investigations into the killings that occurred in the town earlier this year and on the municipality's steps to improve public safety.