The Keetmanshoop Town Council has approved the renaming of nine streets in the Central Business District, Kronlein, as well as Tseiblaagte residential areas. 

Light to moderate rains recorded over the weekend brought relief from the heat wave in some parts of the country. 

Over the past week, temperatures have hovered between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius in places such as Keetmanshoop, which received some light showers on Friday and Saturday. 

The Acting Deputy Education Director in the Omaheke Region, Eliakim Kavari, has called upon learners to prioritise their education.

Kavari made this remark about last year's academic results, where the region remained at the bottom of the national ranking statistics. 

The Chairperson of the National Disability Council of Namibia, Charlie Matengu, says senseless acts towards people with disabilities must be condemned, and Namibians should work towards creating a more compassionate and understanding community.

Two minors drowned in an open pit at Rundu today while playing in the water.

The children accompanied their mother, who had gone to the swamp for fishing.

According to the mother, Franciska Hausiku, she left her three children under a tree near one of the open pits while she moved on to the next.