Court proceedings at Opuwo have been delayed because of a shortage of magistrates and interpreters, leaving accused individuals and victims waiting months for cases to be heard. The absence of a permanent regional court has allegedly left one magistrate managing…

Electricity power lines and poles at Okahandja’s Nauaib area are positioned too close to homes, creating safety concerns for the residents. The infrastructure was installed before independence and needs urgent replacement. Community leader Sethy Gariseb of the Okahandja Concerned Group…

The Otjozondjupa regional health directorate is seeking community vehicles to support the National Polio Response Campaign in Grootfontein. The campaign is scheduled for 26 to 29 January and 24 to 27 February. Senior medical officer Dr Martinus Shaninga at Grootfontein…

In a festive coincidence, three mothers gave birth to healthy babies on Christmas Day at Okahandja State Hospital. The babies, two boys and a girl, were welcomed by proud mothers and hospital staff amid the holiday celebrations. Johanna Tobias (36),…