Swakopmund resident Maria Bloodstaan, who has used her hands to heal aching bodies and comfort struggling community members for the past 50 years, is seeking help to procure a massage table.

Currently, the 60-year-old Bloodstaan uses her bed to treat clients.

Fitness may soon become part of the daily routine at Ongwediva Town Council, as the local authority considers establishing gym facilities for staff in a bid to improve wellness, reduce stress, and strengthen service delivery.