Namibia's coastal towns are battling against high temperatures and sandstorms.

The Windhoek-Okahandja Road Project is expected to be completed by May next year.

The construction of the road, which started in 2016, will allow easy access to and from Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and the Ovitoto roads.

Organisers of the Discover Namibia Intra Africa Trade Expo and small business owners are hopeful that the upcoming event will boost the economy of Swakopmund.

Preparations for the event are in full swing at the Germina Shitaleni Multi-purpose Centre at Mondesa.

Government communication officers must strive to make communication channels more accessible to all citizens, regardless of location or socio-economic status.

A 25-year-old unemployed resident of Swakopmund who is a mother of 6-week-old triplets is calling on the public for assistance to help her take care of her babies.

Klementina Hangula, 25, is overwhelmed after giving birth to triplets at the Swakopmund Hospital last month.