A collection of cultural artefacts, linked to railway workers and communities affected by colonial rule, has been returned home from Switzerland after more than 120 years.

Deep Yellow Namibia, through its Namibian operations, has donated branding and presentation materials to the Erongo Health Directorate to strengthen public engagement and communication efforts.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has warned local authorities that fail to submit audited financial statements, collect outstanding revenue, and improve service delivery that they should not expect government bailouts or funds.

The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure are forced to travel long distances or rely on private facilities for life-saving dialysis.

What began as a small woodworking project in Mondesa, Swakopmund, has grown into a source of livelihood for several young men seeking a better future.

39-year-old Arnoldus Hoakhaob started Inspired Wood Craft more than five years ago with the intention of teaching men and women furniture making.

In a small beauty salon in Swakopmund the sound of nail files and laughter tells a story far bigger than beauty.

They tell a story of survival, courage and one of breaking stereotypes.

Calls for reparative justice and national unity took centre stage during the Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration held at Swakopmund.

The Erongo Region's polio campaign was launched at Hanganeni Primary School by the Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Victor Maswahu, on behalf of the Erongo leadership.

The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Johannes Shimbilinga, has welcomed the reopening of the revamped Independence Beach Park at the cost of about N$10 million during a Community Fun Day held at the town's promenade.

More than 50 pairs of school shoes, sanitary towels and deodorant were handed over to the Office of the Erongo Governor as part of a community empowerment drive by the 4x4 Initiative Foundation in Swakopmund.