After being diagnosed with a rare genetic blood disease that causes cancer in 2018, South African national Robin Lewis embarked on a life-changing journey to create awareness and recruit as many diverse stem cell donors in as many countries as possible.
The Namibian government has connected some rural communities just north of Keetmanshoop to the national electricity grid under its rural electrification project.
The Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, officially inaugurated the N$6.8 million rural electrification project.
As regional memorial services conclude, the remains of the late Founding President will depart from Keetmanshoop to arrive at the Hosea Kutako International Airport at 06:00 on Thursday morning.
Spiritual leaders from different church denominations in Keetmanshoop, joined by congregants, hosted a memorial service in remembrance of the late Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma.
The Namibian police have reported the murder of a 42-year-old man in Bethanie’s Riverside location.
The victim was stabbed by a 26-year-old suspect who was taken into custody.
In Keetmanshoop’s Tseiblaagte area, a 40-year-old man died following a stabbing incident at a bar.
The Chairperson of the Keetmanshoop Municipal Management Committee, Easter Isaak, has revealed to nbc News three capital projects that will soon commence at the southern town valued at N$10 million.
Police in Keetmanshoop have teamed up with reformed ex-offender Paulus Shimweetheleni, known as ‘Ninja,’ to engage directly with young people about the consequences of crime.
During a recent police community engagement, residents raised concerns over the rising crime rate, fueled largely by gangsterism.
The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) plans to embark on a sensitisation drive in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions to boost enrolment at the recently constructed Keetmanshoop Vocational and Training Centre.
This emerged during a stakeholder meeting NTA had at Keetmanshoop.
Addressing a community meeting aimed at addressing an increase in gang violence in Keetmanshoop, ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick called on parents to reflect on the role of raising children.
The murder case of Keetmanshoop resident Elleste Plaatjies, who died following an alleged brutal attack by Namibian police officers, may soon return to the court roll.
