The Erongo Region has reported a 5% increase in crime over the past two years.

5,070 cases were reported last year in comparison to 5,332 reported this year between the period of January and July.

Walvis Bay continues to position itself to become the transit hub for southern Africa.

The town has seen unprecedented developments in the handling of more traffic, cargo, and heavy industrial business with its new container terminal and the development of the SADC Gateway Port.

Erongo Governor Neville Andre says effective governance ensures that institutions function properly, that public officials are held accountable, and that citizens have a voice in the decision-making process. 

The port of Walvis Bay is expected to receive an additional 65 cruise liners from November to January 2027.

This was revealed by Erongo Governor Neville Andre during the State of the Region Address at Swakopmund.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appealed to the Namibian nation to love one another, be united, and care for each other’s well-being.

She said this while attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mondesa, Swakopmund.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the Swapo Party will launch its election manifesto on September 14.

Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was addressing Swapo members at Swakopmund, says the party will only make genuine commitments they can deliver to the nation.

Vice President of the Swapo Party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called for unity among Namibians to drive the economic development of the country.
  
Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government wants to serve the nation with integrity, transparency, and full commitment. 

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete, says a well-functioning public administration can address issues such as unemployment in the country, economic disparity, reduction of poverty, and prevention of exploitation of workers.

The Chairperson of the Swapo Party's national leaders assigned to the Erongo Region, Alpheus !Naruseb, says that the party will not shy away from talking about the achievements made by the party over the past 34 years.

!Naruseb made this statement during a mini-rally held at Okombahe.

The Hai||om San community of the Erongo Region is calling for access to education opportunities for all members.

They say education is the cornerstone of progress, and they believe that such an opportunity will greatly enhance their learning and development.