The buildup to the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections has been intense and interesting.

At the W.K. Rover Hall at Keetmanshoop in the ||Kharas Region, law enforcement members, including police, correctional service, and defence force officers, queued up as early as six o'clock. 

The upgrading of the gravel road between Aroab and Keetmanshoop has been identified as one of three proposed construction projects in the ||Kharas Region. 

TransNamib workers based in the ||Kharas Region say the suspension of rail services in the country is affecting them psychologically.

They expressed these sentiments at Keetmanshoop during a nationwide peaceful demonstration organised by the Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union.

The University of Namibia inaugurated the Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre at its Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop. 

The state-of-the-art facility will improve research and practical training in petroleum geology, engineering geology, geophysics, and data analysis. 

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia said the evidence that students provided during a debate on mineral resources and their impact on the southern community is commendable.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) met with political parties, faith-based organisations, and other stakeholders in ||Kharas Region on issues related to the electoral process.

The engagement took place at Keetmanshoop. 

The rising rate of school dropouts at Suiderlig High School in Keetmanshoop, ||Kharas Region, has become a serious concern. This year alone, 21 learners have left school, a significant increase from just six dropouts recorded last year.

Literacy is a fundamental right that encompasses much more than the ability to read or write.

The ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick, made this statement while addressing the belated International Literacy Day celebration ceremony in Keetmanshoop.

More than 600 temporary jobs were created in rural areas through the government's food for cash programme over the past twelve months.

The statistics were revealed by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development at a five-day Rural Development Review and Planning workshop at Keetmanshoop.