Author: Steven Klukowski (Steven Klukowski )

A delegation from the Southern African Nama Development Association (Sandeva) was recently in the //Kharas region to further streamline modalities of teaching the Nama language in schools in the Northern Cape Province.

Although bedridden as a result of wounds inflicted on her by the repugnant apartheid regime, Ida Jimmy-Haeiros (78) has not given up her political activism.

Namdeb chief operations officer Jurgen Jacob is positive the mine has the ability to produce diamonds up to 2050.

In an effort to increase its revenue stream, the Keetmanshoop Municipality last week signed an agreement with Powercom for the latter to manage, maintain and facilitate the Oxpass telecommunications tower.

OMDis Transformation Agency general manager Tony Bessinger says there is no way that Oranjemund will become just another ghost town like Kolmanskop in the south.

Pupils at PK de Villiers Secondary School in the southern Namibia, in collaboration with subject experts, recently launched a campaign against bullying, especially at school. 

Information deputy minister Emma Theofelus said through exchanging ideas and experiences, the true potential of Oranjemund can be unlocked to forge a brighter future for all. 

An initiative to help primary school learners with numeracy and literacy skills conducted a successful training programme for youth volunteers in Keetmanshoop recently. 

Creating 18 000 direct employment opportunities, pumping N$60 billion into local procurement over a four-year construction period and paying annual land rental fees up to a maximum of N$330 million, the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project in the //Kharas region holds significant potential as a catalyst for economic recovery. 

McDonald Hanse, mayor of Keetmanshoop said the inclusivity of //Kharas and Hardap residents to benefit from opportunities presented by the envisaged green hydrogen project in the southern part of the country will ensure that the voices of the people are heard, their perspectives are considered and contributions acknowledged accordingly.