-Keetmanshoop residents joined by political party leaders blocked access to the Shoprite store in solidarity with the striking workers who are demanding better wages and improved employment conditions.

-The taking over of the distribution and supply of electricity to the residents and businesses by the Keetmanshoop Municipality, from Selco, has increased the municipality's monthly revenue.

-Two men aged 27 and 21 are expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Monday for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at Gainachas in the //Kharas Region.

-Residents of the //Kharas and Hardap regions have welcomed the good rains received over the weekend but those residing in informal settlements at Keetmanshoop, were unfortunate as the rains caused some damage.

-A 25-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region on Friday.

-The Van Rhyn Dam on the outskirts of Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region was a hub of activity as many flocked there in numbers to enjoy Christmas and Family Day.

-Only two babies were born in Keetmanshoop while Karasburg did not deliver a baby on Christmas Day.

-The Keetmanshoop Town Council members were sworn in today and elected LPM's Maree Smit as Mayor of Keetmanshoop. Smit, vowed in her acceptance speech, to take political decisions on behalf of Keetmanshoop residents, without fear or favour.

-The newly elected LPM Councilors for the Keetmanshoop Urban, Rural and Berseba Constituencies say they are ready to serve the people.

-The Landless Peoples' Movement (LPM) says time to change political alliances is now in order to provide better basic services to people and the economy to benefit all Namibians.