The Keetmanshoop Municipality has sent a warning to panel beaters and mechanical workshops not to repair vehicles belonging to the council without an official order.
The reminder comes after a council vehicle was found being repaired without authorisation by a local panel beater last week.
The festive season is one of the most anticipated periods of the year, which also comes with an appetite for shopping.
Small business owners spoke to nbc's Luqman Cloete about consumer spending during the festive season.
In the run-up to New Year's Eve celebrations, the Mariental Municipality has issued a warning that firing fireworks within the town area is prohibited.
The Keetmanshoop Town Council last week suspended Secretary Jenny Mungunda and Secretary to the CEO Sylvia Konjore for allegedly refusing to testify in the labour case of their fellow Jegg (Yegg) Christiaan, who is challenging his suspension.
The duo were suspended with pay.
Keetmshoop residents are unhappy over the lack of recreational facilities at the town, especially this time of the year when they look for relaxation.
The youth of Keetmanshoop feel let down by the absence of recreational facilities in the town.
These were the sentiments shared by some residents of Keetmanshoop when expressing their opinions on the lack of youth recreational facilities.
The ||Kharas Region has recorded a 37% decrease in crime since the start of the festive season.
Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, attributed the crime reduction to police visibility, quick response time, and public collaboration.
Abdallah Mloka was denied bail following his brief appearance on charges relating to the Immigration Control Act in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court.
State Prosecutor Marlon Adams objected to the granting of bail to the suspect on the grounds of an ongoing police investigation into the matter.
Elderly people have significantly contributed to the development of the country and deserve to be cherished.
These were the sentiments of Social Security Commission Chief Executive Officer Milka Mungunda while addressing Elders Day at Mariental.
In Keetmanshoop, a last-minute surge has seen scores of residents line up at the MTC office, eager to register their SIM cards.
The scene underscores a sense of urgency, with some locals reporting waits of over three hours in long queues.
