17 entrepreneurs from the Kavango West Region received equipment for their businesses through the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade's Equipment Aid Scheme.
Since the scheme's introduction nearly 15 years ago, 2,780 beneficiaries nationwide have received assistance.
Motorists will not need to budget for extra fuel during the festive season, as petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged in January 2025.
The fuel price trends in December showed a moderate rise in diesel prices, driven by the continued uptick in global demand.
The City of Windhoek's dams that supply 80% of water to the residents are below capacity, and residents are urged to embrace saving measures.
Public Relations Officer at the City of Windhoek, Harold Akwenye, urges public members to use water responsibly as water is scarce.
Lawyer Sisa Namandje has donated N$100 000 towards the Sisa Namandje Foundation to benefit less fortunate households.
Established in 2020, the Foundation operates primarily through donations from its founder and senior director, Sisa Namandje, supported by other supportive contributors.
As part of measures to ensure law and order during the festive season, the police will dispatch 19 police dogs to eight regions to help in the fight against crime over this period.
The Inspector General of the Police made this revelation during an inspection at the Okapuka Roadblock.
