People have already started to leave towns for the festive holiday, and minibus taxi operators at Keetmanshoop are unable to meet the high demand of commuters.

Statistics released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) showed that the country's agricultural production slumped by 57% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter last year.

Namibia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shows growth of 2.8% in the third quarter of the year, up from 2.7% in the previous quarter.

The Keetmanshoop Town Council elected Councillor Annelize Knaus of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) as the new mayor during today's annual mayoral election. 

Councillor Easter Isaak nominated Knaus for the mayor position, and former Mayor McDonald Hanse seconded the nomination. 

As the terms of the country's current regional governors begin to draw to a close, the Governor's Forum has pledged to continue striving for effective service delivery during the remainder of their tenure.

James Uerikua, the Chairperson of the Governor's Forum, expressed his sentiments:

Scores of residents of Keetmanshoop braved the scorching sun as they lined up at the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare's Conditional Basic Income Grant registration.

Residents nbc News spoke to said they started queuing as early as six o'clock in the morning.

Residents of Aus Settlement in the ||Kharas Region are frustrated with a malfunctioning electricity vending machine that often leaves them without power.

The residents stated that the vending machine has been out of service for about six months.

Police in ||Kharas Region rewarded more than 100 police officers with promotions in recognition of their exceptional service.

The promotions also aim to enhance service delivery and boost the morale of officers.

Police in ||Kharas Region have launched the festive season road safety operation with a show of force.

The launch took place at the police roadblock outside Keetmanshoop.

Police in the Hardap Region have launched the festive season operation focused on protecting lives, safeguarding properties, and promoting road safety.