Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge says his office remains committed to ensuring that senior citizens receive quality services and social support.

Elderly residents of Impalila Island in the Zambezi Region celebrated the belated International Day of Older Persons organised by an NGO, Hope of Life.

In appreciation for older persons' contribution to society, Hope for Life distributed mattresses and blankets. 

Senior citizens whose government social grant is their only source of income continue to bear the burden of caring for family members. 

However, the household of Kapango Kapango, a resident of Fumbe Village in the Kavango East Region, is worse off than many others and is in a sorry state.

The Mariental Municipality has written off municipal debts amounting to over N$1.2 million owed by senior citizens.

The decision follows a council resolution taken at an ordinary meeting held in September. 

NamPost will ensure comfort and safety for senior citizens during the rollout of the social grants come 1st October, when it takes over from Epupa Investment Technology.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality has written off municipal debts totalling N$75 million for senior citizens, the unemployed, and people with disabilities. 

Senior citizens were the dominant demographic at the start of voting in the Kamanjab Constituency by-elections today. 

While voter turnout in more remote areas was hampered by inaccessible roads in flooded areas, those who turned up called for tangible development in their areas.

The recent attacks on elderly residents in the coastal towns of Henties Bay and Swakopmund have raised significant concerns about the safety of senior citizens in the Erongo Region. 

The festive season mood of sharing and caring is still being felt in some parts of the country.

Senior citizens received a meal, hygiene sessions, and gifts as part of the Otjinene Village Council's 10th anniversary celebrations.