The Keetmanshoop Agriculture, Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE) significantly contributed to the economic growth of Keetmanshoop and the region's development for over seven decades. 

The ||Kharas Governor's Youth Desk has equipped young people in Keetmanshoop with leadership and financial literacy training meant to prepare them to take on active roles in their communities.

The seventh annual Nama Cultural Festival concluded on Saturday in Keetmanshoop with large crowds filling the grounds, including members of the Nama community, residents from various parts of the country and international tourists.

Africa Day serves as a reminder of the importance of pride, unity, cultural heritage and the spirit of ubuntu that binds Africans together. 

These were the sentiments shared when the Keetmanshoop NBC News team hit the streets to gauge residents' reflections on the importance of celebrating Africa Day. 

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) has embarked on reviving dormant basin management committees to enhance sustainable water resources management through community participation. 

The ||Kharas 102.3 FM community radio has expanded its coverage in the ||Kharas Region despite financial challenges.

Its assistant station manager, Mona Lizel Basson, in an interview with NBC News, announced CRAN recently issued licences for frequencies in the town of Karasburg and |Koes Village .  

The mayor of Keetmanshoop, Francis Swartbooi, has accused a state witness of discussing details relating to her drinking and driving case while still under oath. 

She made the assertions during the continuation of her trial in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. 

Keetmanshoop residents are currently receiving training in horticulture, mushroom cultivation and value addition to improve food security and livelihoods.

The training conducted by the University of Namibia (UNAM) started on Monday and will run until Thursday. 

Keetmanshoop transport operators, mainly those operating mini-buses, have decided to keep fares unchanged despite rising fuel prices in a bid to retain customers.

The operators say the industry has become overly competitive, as smaller seven-seater vehicles at times prove more popular.

The annual Nama festival returns to Keetmanshoop with a focus on cultural preservation and unity. 
The 7th edition of the festival is scheduled for the 28th to 30th of this month.