Young scientists from ||Kharas Region have showcased their talent and scientific brilliance at the annual regional science fair and quiz.
Learners from 25 schools presented their research projects at the science fair.
The ||Kharas region has recorded 261 teenage pregnancies and 1,051 pregnancy-related school dropouts between 2022 and 2026.
This was revealed during Miss World Namibia Elly Aron's courtesy visit to the Regional Educational Directorate Office in Keetmanshoop.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, has called for a shift from exporting raw agricultural commodities domestically to create jobs.
The Governor of the ǁKharas Region, Dawid Gertze, dressed as Santa Claus, brought festive cheer and gifts to young patients at Keetmanshoop State Hospital today.
A total of 15 children received gifts during the visit.
