Erongo Region electrification rises to 78%

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Public-private partnerships have the potential to increase the current rate of electrification in the Erongo Region from 78% to more than 80%.

This is according to the regional electricity distribution body, Erongo Red.
 
 Out of 75 000 households in Erongo, 16 700 remain unelectrified. 

Entrepreneurs applaud ARAF trade fair for boosting local businesses - nbc

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Entrepreneurs hailed the ARAF trade fair at Usakos for providing a market for local products.

ARAF is a joint trade fair created by the Omaruru, Karibib and Usakos Town Councils to celebrate local entrepreneurship, micro- and small enterprises, corporates, agriculture and music.

Omatjete gets water as 31km pipeline from Ozondati commissioned

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Omatjete and the surrounding areas in the Erongo Region now have access to water, following the commissioning of a 31-kilometre water pipeline from Ozondati.

Since 2019, residents at Omatjete and surrounding areas in the Erongo Region have endured a water shortage that turned into a crisis.

Erongo Police seize N$3 Million in drugs

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The Erongo Region Police have confiscated N$3 million worth of drugs since the beginning of the year.

This was announced by the Head of the Crime Investigation Division, Erastus Iikuyu, at an event hosted by the Coastal Drug Awareness Campaign at Walvis Bay.