Author: Steven Klukowski (Steven Klukowski )

After struggling through multiple years of drought that forced them to reduce herd sizes resulting in diminished income and operations, farmers in the //Kharas region greeted the recent persistent rains with jubilation. 

Percy Charlies, a community activist based in Keetmanshoop, said residents in the town have registered their unhappiness after NamWater suspended water supply to their areas for two consecutive days last week without properly informing them.

Keetmanshoop Rural councillor Gerrit Witbooi, listed an array of projects including agriculture projects, road works, housing and sports facilities in the vast and diverse constituency that will enjoy his attention and dedication this year.

The Landless People’s Movement’s lead youth leader Duminga Ndala says young people should no longer allow greedy politicians to steal from them, or old people to dictate the terms of their future.

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Two new Landless People’s Movement councillors were sworn in last Friday to replace the trio recently recalled by the party’s leadership. 

Swapo’s assigned leader for //Kharas, Laurencia Stephanus said without the party’s singular call for unity of purpose, resistance would have been jeopardised and freedom and independence never attained.

The Swapo party says it will continue to represent the people of the //Kharas region irrespective of their political affiliation or traditional affiliation.

Daniel Apollus, a pensioner residing in Klein Vaalgras, said it is challenging for him to collect water at a point far from his home due to his deteriorating health and lack of resources.

Residents of the southern village of Vaalgras in the //Kharas region are split on the question of whether a possible oil discovery in the area would benefit the community.