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.

-Construction of the new Otjozondjupa referral state hospital at Otjiwarongo will start this year.

-The Otjozondjupa Police have vowed to be on high alert at road-safety check point across the region.

-Save the Rhino Trust Namibia is embarking on an outreach programme in Kunene, Erongo and Otjozondjupa regions, to sensitise holidaymakers on the plight of rhinos and other endangered wildlife animals.

-Residents of Otjongombe village, in the Otjozondjupa Region's Omatako Constituency, are happy that they no longer have to walk long distances to relieve themselves in the bush. This is thanks to the construction of 55 dry toilets at the village.

-Otjiwarongo's constituency Councillor says he is happy with the progress made in completely eliminating the bucket toilet systems in the Otjozondjupa Region.