Rural communities in the flood plains of the Zambezi Region’s Kabbe North Constituency will soon have a new road. The road will lead from Nakabolelwa, up to Kasika settlement.

Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says education, sustainable development and nation building are key responsibilities for maintaining self-rule. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at a belated Heroes Day commemoration at Edundja village in the Ohangwena Region.

Farmers have been cautioned to look after their livestock after 15 cattle died at Rundu this week. The cattle are believed to have eaten crops from a local garden that were sprayed with pesticides.

The Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development has advised local entrepreneurs to make maximum use of resources and programmes, structured for them, within by the ministry. The Minister was speaking at the official opening of the 11th Okakarara Annual Trade Fair in the Otjozondjupa Region

The Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Namibia wants more institutions to offer courses in health related fields to meet the increasing demand of the sector.

A two day youth conference organised by the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) is underway in Windhoek. It is aimed at empowering the youth.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Sophia Shaningwa handed over the Groot Aub settlement to the City of Windhoek on Friday. This is to bring order as well as the desired basic services to residents of the settlement.

South Africa is willing to engage the Namibian Government to resolve the plight of former South West African Territorial Forces and Koevoet soldiers. The country’s High Commissioner Yvette Myakayaka-Manzini says they are willing to engage in bilateral negotiations since the plight of the former soldiers is a ‘highly-sensitive’ matter.

The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has elected its candidates to the party’s Central Committee. The four are Mandela Kapere, Lucia Ipumbu, Sacky Shanghala and Paula Kooper.

Roads Contractor Company will not be closed as being reported in the media. Public Enterprises Minister Leon Jooste said RCC would be put under judicial management, meaning a manager would be appointed by the court to take over operations.