The just sworn-in Keetmanshoop Town Council office bearer, Gertzon Witbooi, has pledged to work with fellow councillors across party lines for the betterment of the residents. 

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has appointed a committee to investigate the Vaalgras Traditional Authority leadership succession dispute. 

The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has called for a collective commitment to the preservation of the country's rich and diverse heritage. 

Gertze made the call in a message delivered on his behalf at the official opening of the 2026 Heritage Week celebrations in Vaalgras. 

The Tses Village Council has decided to terminate the employment of its Chief Executive Officer, Fritz Christiaan, two weeks prior to the expiration of his contract. 

People with disabilities in Keetmanshoop have appealed to ||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze, requesting assistance to ensure they also benefit from the recently introduced increase of 100 in the old-age pension grant.

Cold, wet and windy weather conditions are expected for the southern parts of the country this week. 

Weather forecaster Albertina Anderson said a slow-moving low-pressure weather system has made landfall in the south. 

Church leaders from different denominations and community members gathered in Keetmanshoop to observe the National Prayer Day. 

The national spiritual event addresses various societal challenges, particularly those related to gender-based violence and road accidents.

Residents of Tses Village in the ||Kharas Region have protested against what they describe as a lack of socio-economic development in the village.

The Swakara Industry is gaining traction after being severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a cash flow crisis.

This was revealed by the Swakara Board Chairperson Julene Meyer during the Swakara Industry Forum annual general meeting held in Keetmanshoop.

The wastewater infrastructure in Koës Village is facing severe strain, with the oxidation ponds on the brink of overflowing and contaminating underground water. 

This was revealed by the Koes Village Council Acting CEO Johannes Brand during the council's engagement with the Governor of ||Kharas Region.