Police in the Erongo Region are continuing their search for a man who reportedly jumped into the sea from the Swakopmund jetty in an apparent suicide attempt.

Ombara Manase Christian Zeraeua of the Zeraeua Traditional Authority has expressed the need for coordinating the mining of natural resources in Erongo.

Manase spoke during the handover of donations to four needy schools at Omatjete in Daures Constituency.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, has underscored the critical need for Namibians to fully benefit from the country’s abundant natural resources, particularly in regions like Erongo, which is rich in natural deposits.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) in the Erongo Region has expressed deep sorrow and shock following the horrific incident that claimed the lives of six family members on Saturday, 5 April, at Usakos.

The Hai||om community has raised concerns about persistent challenges in the education sector, particularly the lack of adequate funding for students to further their studies.

Karibib Councillor Melania Ndjago emphasized the vital role small-scale farmers play in food production, income generation, and improving living standards. 

During a recent event, Ndjago oversaw the distribution of 80 Boer goats to eight communal farmers, valued at nearly two hundred thousand dollars. 

The 10th African Day of School Feeding was commemorated at Swakopmund, celebrating the progress made with school feeding programmes across Africa. 

In the Erongo Region, approximately 34 schools, benefiting well over 11,000 learners, directly benefit from the school feeding programme.

As Namibia was preparing for its 35th Independence celebration last Friday, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the Erongo Region was ensuring that all citizens feel included in the nation's progress. 

The tourism officer for the Erongo and Kunene regions, Suama Nambala, has highlighted the immense contribution cruise lines make to Namibia's growing tourism sector, emphasising their vital role in providing a much-needed economic boost to the country.

The Namibian government has announced the expansion of communal land in three regions to address grazing pressure and support livelihoods.