Grade 4 and 5 learners at Higher Hope Primary School in Walvis Bay have been sent home due to a lack of water at the school. 

The Erongo Regional Governor has called for the immediate repurposing of the abandoned 'yellow building' in Omaruru into a technical and vocational education and training centre.

Stakeholders gathered this week to chart a clear path towards turning the facility into a fully operational TVET centre.

Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses has announced a plan to restore and repurpose the long-neglected Blouberg facility in Okombahe, describing its current condition as heartbreaking.

Small tourism businesses along Swakopmund's beach are beginning to feel the slowdown as the holiday season comes to an end. 

Monarch Lifeguard has reported that the coastal beaches in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay were generally calm during the holiday period, despite the large crowds. 

However, three tragic drowning incidents have renewed calls for stricter water safety awareness.

The founder of the mentorship-focused organisation, the '4 by 4 Initiative,' is calling on the public to support their 'Back to School' project. 

Sidney Boois is asking for donations of at least one school item to a vulnerable child. 

Large amounts of litter were left behind by holidaymakers and some residents at Long Beach, much to the dismay of leaders who joined the N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Experience clean-up campaign.

The Municipality of Walvis Bay has reiterated that the use of fireworks within the town is prohibited unless prior authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities.

Christmas cheer has taken over Independence Beach in Walvis Bay, where families and friends are spending the day by the ocean.

The beach was buzzing with music, food and holiday spirits as its residents celebrated Christmas.

NBC News reporter Renate Rengura gave an update from Independence Beach.

The Erongo Police are seeking assistance in identifying a 30-year-old man who died shortly after being admitted to the Karibib Clinic on Saturday.

Sarenda Mbangu, 30, allegedly complained of hunger and feeling unwell, which led to his neighbour taking him to the clinic.