-Most northern areas have received good rainfall and more can be expected this weekend.

-Some livestock farmers from the four northern regions are now competing for limited water points, as most lakes have dried up due to drought.

The Chinese Embassy donated scholarships to the tune of N$180 000 to nine schools in the northern regions.

-An outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle has been confirmed in three northern regions.

-The Minister of Health and Social Services will visit the Ohangwena region on Friday to assess the malaria situation there.