Keetmanshoop Primary hosts entrepreneurship day

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Keetmanshoop Primary School held its first entrepreneurship day for the year. The initiative aimed to inspire learners about entrepreneurship and innovation and to enhance their business skills.

Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Expo to proceed as planned

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Organisers of the annual Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Expo (KAITE), speaking during an exclusive interview with NBC News, assured exhibitors, residents and visitors alike that the 69th edition of the annual show will go on as planned at the Expo Show Grounds in Keetmanshoop.

Namibia Grape Company to build 76 farmhouses for employees at Aussenkehr

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In an effort to address the shortages of housing at Aussenkehr, the Namibia Grape Company (NGC), in partnership with Cape Span, will start with the first phase of constructing 76 farmhouses for employees. 

N$3 million was made available for the first phase of the housing project.

Keetmanshoop Rotary Club officially chartered to serve community needs

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With over 1.4 million members in 200 countries around the world, Rotary International continues to uphold its founding motto, Service above Self.

The latest addition to the Rotary family is the Keetmanshoop Rotary Club, formerly chartered in June 2024.

OYO raises awareness on teenage pregnancy

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The high rate of teenage pregnancies in Namibia is becoming a growing concern. 

With a national average of nearly 20% of teenage girls falling pregnant annually, the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), through its Youth Arts Festival, is touring the ||Kharas Region to raise awareness.

Keetmanshoop temporary workers protest unfair treatment

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A group of about 12 temporary workers in the Department of Roads Maintenance and Storm Water at the Keetmanshoop Municipality have expressed dissatisfaction over what they term unfair treatment at work.

The group alleges incidents of harassment and bullying at the local authority.

Swapo Party in ||Kharas prepares for upcoming elections

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In anticipation of the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities' Elections, the Swapo Party in the ||Kharas Region held its first campaign strategic workshop at Keetmanshoop, focusing on working out strategies to ensure maximum gains.