The Namibia Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness held its first-ever qualifier event in Swakopmund on Saturday.

The first-ever qualifying event, held on Saturday, was for the IFBB African Championships taking place in Egypt for male athletes and in South Africa for female athletes.

The qualifier event, held at Crossfit Swakopmund, included various bodybuilding categories as well as the IFBB Fitness Challenge.

The Minister of Works and Transport has reiterated the government's commitment to improving the transport sector.

John Mutorwa says the government will continue to invest in infrastructure while enacting progressive policies and collaborating with stakeholders, with the ultimate aim of boosting trade.

The Deputy Prime Minister officially opened the Inter-Modal Africa Conference and Exhibition at Swakopmund.

Over 300 experts, leaders, and stakeholders are discussing trends, innovations, and challenges in the transport and logistics industry.

Municipalities and town councils in the Erongo Region also honoured the late President Hage Geingob through a memorial drive.

All emergency response vehicles in the region led the Memorial Drive convoy.

The parade aimed to give residents a moment to reflect on the service the late Geingob delivered to Namibia.

Workers spoke highly of the late president's service and leadership style at the Swakopmund municipality.

The pressure on healthcare services and facilities is growing in the Erongo Region due to an ageing population, staff shortages, and an underdeveloped healthcare system.

During an interview with nbc News, Regional Health Director Anna Jonas says there is an acute lack of proper mental healthcare facilities as well as congested clinics and health centres both in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund districts due to urban migration.

Recently, a 26-year-old mentally unstable male patient was admitted to the Swakopmund State Hospital for mental treatment.

The nation's first Director of Elections and former Deputy Minister of Local Government, Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, has died at the age of 88.

The renowned academic and politician was discovered dead in his Swakopmund home, with the cause suspected to be a heart attack, as confirmed by one of his daughters.

Born on May 21, 1935, in Gibeon, Totemeyer's life story was characterised by resilience and academic achievements.

A leading author of Rumanyo literature—a combination of Rugciriku and Rushambyu, mostly taught in Kavango East schools—died last week.

Dr. Herbert Diaz died at a hospital in Swakopmund at the age of 75.

The late Dr. Diaz authored at least ten books, including Tu Ru Dwe Shivuya, Mandavero, and Mumpadi Dakare, among others.

His books were used in some schools in the then-Kavango Region and inspired many learners.

Dr. Diaz also served the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture in various positions.

The increasing use of drugs and alcohol, especially among teenagers, has become a serious concern for residents of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in the Erongo Region.

This was shared during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs consultations on gender-based violence and femicide in the towns.

Committee chairperson Gotthard Kasuto says consultations follow a petition in 2020 by the Shut It All Down Movement to Parliament seeking an end to sexual violence and femicide.

The founder of the coastal conservation clean-up campaign, Rudie van Vuuren, is calling on locals and tourists alike to keep the Namibian beachfront clean after visiting the coastal towns.

He made this call during the clean-up campaign held along the beach between Henties Bay, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay.

The central coast bulges with holidaymakers every festive season, during and after which a lot of trash is left behind.

This is especially the case along the stretch of coastline between Henties Bay, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay.

Schools in the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are overwhelmed with the number of pupils to be admitted, with parents still queuing up for applications.

Parents and guardians were observed flocking to schools at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, hoping to have their children placed in Pre-Primary to Grade 11.

After a well-deserved rest, the holiday season has ended, and parents across the country have hit the roads in search of stationery, school outfits, or, in some cases, placement.

The prices charged by long-distance transport operators are expected to revert to normal tomorrow.

Normaly, if you are travelling between Windhoek and Mariental, the price of a seat is N$180; Windhoek to Karasburg costs N$450; Windhoek to Cape Town costs N$1000; while from Windhoek to Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, commuters can expect to fork out N$200 and N$220, respectively.

During the festive season, however, commuters and drivers were allowed to negotiate based on their pockets.

But as of Tuesday, prices are expected to normalise.