Author: Steven Klukowski (Steven Klukowski )

A group of small-scale contractors staged a peaceful demonstration yesterday at the //Kharas regional office of the Roads Authority of Namibia for allegedly not being considered for a cleaning tender in the southern town.

There is no accountability at the Oranjemund Town Council.

Retired teacher and active sports enthusiast Wolfgang Cloete says he wants to relaunch his //Kharas Sport and Fun Programme (KSF) initiative to keep the youth of that town away from the social ills.

As part of its objective to make the environment in the southern town attractive for tourists, the Keetmanshoop municipality, with assistance from the Namibian Defence Force and volunteer residents, cleaned up Extension 7 recently. 

Nama Traditional Leaders Association secretary general, Deodat Dirkse said Shark Island should not be regarded as a tourist attraction and rather be declared as a sacred site.

Despite having no formal education or vocational training, a 38-year-old man is making a living as a self-taught mechanic in his village of Tses, //Kharas region. 

A Berseba pensioner has taken on the role of caretaker for a 56-year-old woman who is mentally and physically challenged, and battling cancer. 

It is imperative that parents are actively involved in their children’s upbringing, education, and path toward becoming model citizens.