Despite going through all kinds of challenges the Keetmanshoop municipal council describes the year 2017 as a success in terms of service delivery. Town mayor Gaudencia Krohne says there are significant achievements recorded as well.

The Etunda Primary School, currently under construction at a farm belonging to Founding President, Sam Nujoma, in the Otjozondjupa Region, will be handed over to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MEAC) upon its completion early next year.

The Sobbe Conservancy, in the Zambezi Region’s Judea Lyoboloma Constituency, has reported a loss of over N$82 000. This came to light at the community’s annual general meeting on Monday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration will ensure that all refugees in Namibia continue to enjoy equal rights as citizens. Hundreds of refugees commemorated International Human Rights day at Osire Refugee Camp in the Otjozondjupa Region.

Education, Arts and Culture ministry has expressed dismay over the manner in which some schools misuse and abuse government education grants.

The Governor of Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua has urged all Namibians to rededicate themselves to the essential strategy of human rights education. She was speaking at the occasion of the International Human Rights Day in Windhoek.

Human Rights Day serves as a reminder to promote peace and unity in society. Legal Assistance Centre Director, Toni Hancox made the remarks during an interview with NBC News as Namibians joined the rest of the world to commemorate Human Rights Day.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social services, Andreas Mwoombola has been transferred to the Office of the Prime Minister, as from 8 December. Secretary to Cabinet, George Simata said in a statement the transfer was necessitated by the urgent need to normalise the administration at the ministry.

The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia has been applauded for its continued quest in providing affordable houses and sanitation to ultra-low and low income earners. Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister, Sylvia Makgone heaped praises on the federation during the handing over ceremony of 20 houses built for its members at Otavi.

Residents of Okahandja Park and Babylon convened in Windhoek to brainstorm better ways to end gender-based violence (GBV). Organised by Lifeline/Childline Namibia, the event was part of the commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Windhoek.