Keetmanshoop residents blame teenage pregnancies on how some parents raise their children. This accusation was made at a public hearing with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality Social Development and Family Affairs.

The Minister of Environment and Tourism has reminded local tourism businesses about the fierce competition they face from other destinations. Pohamba Shifeta raised the concern during the opening of the 19th Namibian Tourism Expo. He vowed government’s committed to a well-organized tourism industry and also encourages the industry players to improve competitiveness.

Residents in selected rural areas in the Zambezi Region have now access to the third generation wireless mobile telecommunications network (3G) to ensure better coverage as well as quality digital communication services.

Businesses at Omaruru will soon have a place where an array of business support services will be provided to them. As soon as a branch of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is reopened at the town a drive will be launched to have a competitive and conducive environment to operate in.

The Karibib Travel and Tourism Expo 2017 kicked off at the town on Thursday with the Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises calling on entrepreneurs to add value to their products.