The Mayor of Swakopmund, Dina Namubes, is disappointed by the poor attendance of parents at meetings on education.

Namubes and other leaders said the poor attendance shows a lack of parental involvement in their children's education.

Parents who attended the Parents' Education Conference at Swakopmund have urged their peers to instill discipline in their children at home instead of blaming teachers.

Community radio stations continue to play their part not only in the dissemination of important information but equally in their efforts to develop their communities.

The Rotax Max National Go Kart Championships resume this year with the first leg at Swakopmund on Saturday. About forty three drivers in various classes took part in the season opener.

Drikus Coetzee and Risa Dreyer claimed the Nedbank Cycle Challenge 100km titles in the capital on Sunday.