The ||Kharas Regional Education Director Johannes ||Hoeseb says the region only has isolated cases of parents still seeking school placement for their children.

At Keetmanshoop, some parents were in a joyful mood, while others were frustrated as only a few children secured placement.

Dawid Van Staden came to a local primary school to secure a place for his daughter.

Road's Authority Transportation Executive Officer, Sidney Boois, has called on motorists to exercise a high level of compliance with road safety and traffic rules.

The government has reiterated its call for a multi-sectoral approach to tackling Gender-Based Violence.

The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka addressed a belated International Human Rights Day and Women's Day commemoration at Keetmanshoop. 

A group of Keetmanshoop Municipality workers is accusing the council of giving preferential treatment to some employees.

They staged a demonstration in the town, led by the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU).

Councillor McDonald Hanse was re-elected as the Mayor of Keetmanshoop Town Council during the annual mayoral elections. 

Councillor Johannes Vries nominated Hanse for the mayoral position, which was seconded by Councillor Fatima Jossop. 

||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick has reminded heads of government agencies and the private sector representatives that the task to improve the lives of the region's inhabitants is everyone's responsibility. 

Everyone in the community has a moral obligation to ensure that young people internalize and practice decent moral values.

Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency Councillor Gerrit Witbooi made the remark at an occasion signaling the official commencement of the Kronlein Primary School jubilee celebrations.

Pick n Pay Namibia, a subsidiary of Ohlthaver and List Group, has closed two of its stores at Keetmanshoop and Windhoek's Eros Residential Area, citing the poor operational performance of the outlets.

Keetmanshoop store PnP opened its doors in February 2013.

||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick has reiterated that collective efforts are needed to fight corruption, thereby maintaining a healthy nation. 

She was speaking at a regional stakeholders meeting that deliberated on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan Implementation at Keetmanshoop.