The Christiaan Royal House has unanimously resolved to designate Nathaniel Christiaan as the new captain of the Bondelswarts tribe.
Traditional Councillor Amalia Alberts says the application for Christiaan's designation has already been forwarded to relevant authorities for processing.
The University of Namibia inaugurated the Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre at its Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop.
The state-of-the-art facility will improve research and practical training in petroleum geology, engineering geology, geophysics, and data analysis.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has approved N$60 million in funding over three years for the construction of the UNAM Southern Campus Geosciences building, where specialised laboratories, including the oil and gas lab and the hydrology and engineering labs, will be housed.
Dr. Seth Eiseb, the Director of the University of Namibia's Southern Campus, said that despite its infancy, the Southern Campus is destined for great things.
UNAM's Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, is concerned about the application versus admissions ratio at the UNAM Southern Campus.
He raised this during his State of the University Address, which is part of the ten-year celebrations of the Southern Campus at Keetmanshoop.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia said the evidence that students provided during a debate on mineral resources and their impact on the southern community is commendable.
Over 160 exhibitors from various sectors, including corporations, small-scale farmers, and SMEs, will participate in the 2024 Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Show.
A three-day workshop on social and multimedia, organized by the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in the ||Kharas Region, commenced today (Friday) in Keetmanshoop.
The rising rate of school dropouts at Suiderlig High School in Keetmanshoop, ||Kharas Region, has become a serious concern. This year alone, 21 learners have left school, a significant increase from just six dropouts recorded last year.
542 people have committed suicide thus far, and the Health Ministry is intensifying efforts to create awareness and advocate for mental health education in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions ahead of World Mental Health Day.
The day is commemorated each year on the 10th of December.
