Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (nbc) Director General Stanley Similo hosted a thank-you party to recognise the commitment and diligence of staff at the nbc's Keetmanshoop Contribution Centre. 

A group of Keetmanshoop residents alleged nepotism in the appointments at the municipality as well as unfair labour practices. 

The protesters, in a petition, accused the acting HR Strategic Executive Manager, Adam Isaack, of alleged nepotism. 

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has underscored the crucial role the road network plays as a lifeline of communities. 

He said this while officiating at the opening of the recently rehabilitated portion of the Tses to !Gochas B1 road between Keetmanshoop and Mariental. 

While many Namibians spent the day commemorating Heroes' Day, others took to the streets, demanding the government implement a Basic Income Grant (BIG) for unemployed citizens up to age 59.

The Swapo Party National Leader assigned to the ||Kharas Region, Tom Alweendo, has reminded party members that election campaign messages will determine the outcome of the November 27 national elections. 

He made the remarks at the party's regional elective conference held at Keetmanshoop. 

Keetmanshoop residents living in peri-urban areas have expressed gratitude for receiving food parcels under the government's drought relief programme.

||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick has called for concerted efforts to address the needs of all citizens in the region. 

She made the call during the regional development report at Keetmanshoop. 

The Keetmanshoop Electricity Business Unit (KEBU) has urged pensioners to register for the social electricity tariff to benefit from a discounted electricity rate. 

Residents who were recently allocated plots of land at the Brukaros informal settlement in Keetmanshoop are still lacking basic services, despite promises made nearly two years ago.

The Nama community from across the country gathered at Keetmanshoop to celebrate their rich cultural heritage during the four-day annual Nama Cultural Festival. 

Now in its fifth year, the festival creates a platform for the Nama community to showcase various aspects of their culture.