More than 7 000 livestock have died in Otjozondjupa in the last few months due to the prolonged drought.

-Providing affordable housing and improving living standards of the rural communities remain priority for the Otjozondjupa Regional Council.

The SWAPO Party in the Otjozondjupa Region will soon elect new leadership at branches, districts and on regional levels.

Lack of infrastructure development and business opportunities hamper Otjozondjupa to fully develop economically.

-The Education Directorate in the Otjozondjupa Region plans to set up tent schools to address school shortages.

Minister Obeth Kandjoze met heads of various ministries in Otjozondjupa Region at Otjiwarongo Thursday to discuss development in the region.

The problem of proper sanitation in informal settlements remains one of unresolved challenges facing local authorities.

-Police in the Otjozondjupa Region have called on the public to refrain from criminal activities over the Easter long-weekend.

The Otjozondjupa regional council has joined the Ministry of Health in its efforts to intensify public awareness around Hepatitis E at the region.

-The Ombudsman's office has officially opened a regional office in the Otjozondjupa Region.