The ||Kharas Governor has officially kicked off a youth and industry symposium in Lüderitz - a conversation that focuses on mining, oil and gas and the green hydrogen sectors that reshape Namibia's economic future.

Land acquisition for agricultural projects was one of the most pressing issues raised by participants during an information session on the National Youth Development Fund application process.

The construction of a new fence and the renovation of hostels at Suiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop has commenced.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi officiated over the groundbreaking ceremony marking the commencement of the construction for a new fence and the renovation of hostels at the school. 

The Landless People Movement (LPM) and Swapo Party finished in a tie in the Keetmanshoop Local Authority elections, which leaves IPC as the kingmaker with one deciding vote. 

With the coronation of a traditional leader set for this Saturday, members of the !Aman Traditional Authority delivered a petition to the ||Kharas regional Governor Dawid Gertze on Thursday, demanding that the government stop the coronation of Daniel Frederick.

Voters at Keetmanshoop have commended the electoral body for a smooth election process.

Keetmanshoop Mayor Annelize Knaus commended the team for their competency.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has inaugurated the N$500 million Gaidip Oasis Agricultural Project near the banks of the Orange River in the ||Kharas Region.

Dr. Ngurare inaugurated the project on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah. 

The Cuvelai Special Housing Project, which was launched on Friday, will build 2,000 affordable houses in Keetmanshoop.

The project, a nationwide initiative, aims to tackle Namibia's critical housing shortage.

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the youth of Namibia to make use of available opportunities provided by the Namibian government.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the call at the Swapo Party's final campaign rally ahead of Wednesday's Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned to Namibia from Johannesburg, South Africa, where she attended the G20 Summit as an invited guest of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah landed at the Keetmanshoop Airport.