Alcohol was a contributing factor in a number of incidents reported in the ||Kharas Region over the Easter holiday.

The Easter holiday is one of the most remembered periods in the Christian calendar, as it marks the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

This period is also about family bonding through various activities.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani, visited the site earmarked for the Africa Aquaculture Company offshore salmon farming project in Lüderitz to see the progress and plans for the upcoming operations.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, stated that other towns should also benefit from the seasonal opportunities generated by this year's annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.

Zaamwani made the remarks during a gala dinner of the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.

The Karaku Marine Company beefed up the food security programme at the Marmer Primary School Community Hostel in Aus, ||Kharas Region, with fish products.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality has postponed the planned water supply disconnection that was scheduled for the 24th of March until the 7th of April 2026.

The municipality announced in a public notice that the disconnections will apply to all consumers with outstanding balances older than 31 January 2026.

The National Disability Council of Namibia and the Keetmanshoop District Hospital received assistive devices for people with disabilities from the Rotary Club of Keetmanshoop.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has expressed appreciation to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for producing a documentary that captured her journey from a seasoned educator to the office of the Vice President.

The Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, has called on Namibians to follow the example of the country's forebearers, urging citizens to embrace selflessness, unity and resilience in serving the nation.

She was speaking at the Independence Day celebration at Karasburg.

The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, said corruption is eroding public trust, undermining development, and betraying the sacrifices of Namibia's liberation heroes, and made a strong call for moral renewal.