A major rescue mission is being mounted in the Fish River Canyon to rescue close to a hundred hikers trapped in the canyon by rising waters.

The residents of Keetmanshoop have welcomed the cold and rainy weather conditions experienced at the southern town, appreciating the much-needed rain as a blessing.

Reporter Luqman Cloete took to the streets to hear from the residents how they experienced the cold weather.

NamWater has opened the sluices of Naute Dam to release water after its water level surpassed its capacity of 100%. 

Former Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi has set the record straight on her removal as LPM council representative by the party, denying any wrongdoing that may have triggered the move.

Student teachers at UNAM's Keetmanshoop campus have called for improved funding for practical training programmes.

This was revealed by a lecturer from UNAM's School of Education, Simon Albin, during an interview with NBC News following the conclusion of the school's seminar.

The Governor of ||Kharas region, Dawid Gertze, has announced that plans are underway to establish a Governor's Development Advisory Council to drive the regional development plans.

He said this when delivering his second State of the Regional Address at Keetmanshoop today. 

||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze says the Namibia Climate Fund investment plan is key to turning green hydrogen plans into concrete projects that will involve and benefit local communities.

Today was a special day for Elizabeth Christiaan of Farm Istawises in the ||Kharas Region as she celebrated her 101st birthday.

The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, and ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Gerrit Witbooi, joined family and friends to celebrate Christiaan's milestone of 101 years.

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 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.