-The recent good rains not only brought hopes of good harvests to residents in Omusati and Oshana Regions, but locals have plenty of fish as most flood plains are now full of water.
-The National Council Parliamentary Standing Committee on Habitat has expressed its satisfaction with the drought emergency response program roll-out in the Oshana Region, despite some hiccups in reporting measures.
-The Oshana Governor Elia Irimari, says his region is well equipped to ensure that those affected by the floods are assisted.
-About 12 000 patients on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy in the Oshana Region received maize meal, beans and vegetable oil as part of the United States of America's drought assistance programme.
-The Governor of the Oshana Region, Elia Irimari, has donated 25 life jackets to residents of Okatyali Constituency to be used when crossing rivers with canoes.
-Parents flocked to various schools in the Oshana Region to search for places for their children.
-No serious crimes were recorded in the Oshana Region during the Christmas period.
-Oshana Regional Council staff were trained on the concept of productivity, including techniques and tools to help them achieve the goals and targets they have set for themselves.
-Farmers in some villages in the Oshana Region are still battling with the lack of grazing despite the good rains received over the past few weeks.
-Community members of Okaukuejo and Ombika have expressed concern over the demarcation of Ombika and Okaukuejo as part of Oshana, instead of Kunene, under which they were classified.
