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.

The rainy season that brings hope for water and food security also comes with some disruptions, especially for motorists in urban areas.

Potholes seem to be emerging on almost every street in the capital, costing drivers thousands of dollars for vehicle repairs.

The community of Otjimbingwe and its surrounding areas have for long faced the emotional and economic hardship of travelling up to 60 kilometres to access mortuary services.

This situation has been placing significant strain on already vulnerable families.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving the Ministry's mission of providing integrated, affordable, and responsive healthcare to all Namibians.

Lüderitz has been experiencing significant water constraints for the past week, caused by a pipe burst along the feeder line that leads to the NamWater terminal reservoir.