The Keetmanshoop Municipality Traffic Department has issued 25 fines since the start of the festive season, compared to over 40 in the same period last year.

With families preparing for long trips to spend New Year's Day with loved ones, the Puma Loading Terminal at Keetmanshoop is gearing up for an influx of public transport commuters.

With only two days until Christmas, foot traffic has surged at the Keetmanshoop Shopping Mall as residents hurry for last-minute festive shopping.

The NBC News crew in Keetmanshoop spoke to shoppers amid the bustling town, capturing their Christmas plans and messages.

A group of concerned Keetmanshoop residents protested against the municipality over alleged poor governance, financial mismanagement, nepotism, corruption and poor service delivery.

The Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPBD), in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, (KAS), held consultations with micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in Keetmanshoop. 

Documents that remain outstanding have again delayed the bail hearing of brothers George and Bino Cloete in the Keetmanshoop Magistrates Court. 

The Keetmanshoop Magistrates Court has postponed the bail hearing of brothers George and Bino Cloete, two of the three suspects facing two counts of violating the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and illicit trafficking under the Diamond Act. 
 

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. 

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

Keetmanshoop Mayor Annelize Knaus commended the team for their competency.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality handed over 23 Build Together houses to families in the Tseiblaagte residential area of Keetmanshoop.

The Mayor of Keetmanshoop, Annelize Knaus, stated that the programme continues to reduce the town's housing backlog each year, and she congratulated the new homeowners.