Parents demand appointment reversal of Mina Sachs Primary School's principal

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A group of parents of learners at Keetmanshoop's Mina Sachs Primary School are demanding the reversal of the appointment of the new principal. 

The disgruntled parents marched to the ||Kharas Education Directorate office to petition against what they termed 'an irregular recruitment process'. 

Hans Jaartze sentenced to seven years imprisonment

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A resident of Keetmanshoop, Hans Jaartze, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for a knife murder.

26-year-old Jaartze pleaded guilty to a murder charge at the start of his trial in the Keetmanshoop Regional Court.

He blamed alcohol for taking the life of his victim.

||Kharas Education Directorate plans to reduce utility expenses

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The ||Kharas Education Directorate plans to install pre-paid water and electricity metres at its buildings in the new financial year in an effort to reduce utility expenses.

The regional director, Jesmine Magermann, said this during the principals' meeting held recently at Keetmanshoop. 

Small business profit margins narrow

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The festive season is one of the most anticipated periods of the year, which also comes with an appetite for shopping.

Small business owners spoke to nbc's Luqman Cloete about consumer spending during the festive season.

Lack of recreational facilities at Keetmanshoop

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The youth of Keetmanshoop feel let down by the absence of recreational facilities in the town.


These were the sentiments shared by some residents of Keetmanshoop when expressing their opinions on the lack of youth recreational facilities.

Credit Control Bill consultations kick off in ||Kharas Region

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Residents of the ||Kharas Region have welcomed the objectives of the draft Credit Consumer Bill (CCB) but called for wider control measures to be introduced.

They shared their sentiments during a consultation meeting with the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) at Keetmanshoop.