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Miss Namibia winners to receive livestock donation from cultural group
Staff Reporter THE winners of the 2026 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants will each receive two goats and two sheep after the Khoandawes Taradi Omkhaikus Cultural Group donated a total of four goats and four sheep to the Miss Namibia Organisation ahead of the national finals in Gobabis. The donation was officially received ... The post Miss Namibia winners to receive livestock donation from cultural group appeared first on Informanté .
NFA a ngabeka OFA okukufa ombinga molixa yotete
Abraham Mwanyekange Olutu ta li wilike okatanga kokeemadi mo Namibia ledina Namibia Football Association (NFA) ola ngabeka Omaheke Football Association (OFA)
Court Briefs
Iuze Mukube A summary of cases that appeared in the Namibian courts this week. Girlfriend’s murder Jakob Makatan, who stood accused of murdering his then girlfriend, Christine Brander in November 2021 in the Omaheke region, was convicted on one count of murder and another of defeating or obstructing the course of justice charge in relation... The post Court Briefs appeared first on New Era .
Omaheke challenges NFA play-off ban
The Omaheke Regional Football Association (ORFA) has challenged the Namibia Football Association's (NFA) decision to disqualify the region from participating in the Southern Stream First Division […]
Omaheke social grants top N$12 million
More than N$12 million in social grants was disbursed to over 17 600 beneficiaries in the Omaheke Region during the reporting period.Governor Pijoo Nganate revealed the figures dur...
Concern over waste collection in Gobabis
Residents of Freedom Square in Gobabis, formerly known as Damara Block and Kanaal B, have raised concerns over delayed rubbish collection and a lack of basic services in the area....
McLeod-Katjirua supports shebeen closures
GOBABIS - The governor of the Omaheke Region says she will not interfere with police operations against illegal shebeens.In an interview with Nampa this week, Laura […]
Gobabis plans N$8.8m land sale for housing
The Gobabis Municipality plans to sell 100 residential plots worth more than N$8.8 million to Mbatjiua Construction CC to help address the town’s housing backlog. A municipal notice published this month shows that over 13.4 hectares of land in Extension 6 has been earmarked for the construction of residential houses. The municipality is now seeking […] The post Gobabis plans N$8.8m land sale for housing appeared first on The Namibian .
Gobabis rushing to ‘clean-up house’ before Miss Namibia
Three children squat and defecate among a heap of rubbish, a goat chews on a discarded plastic bag and an elderly woman picks up something from the trash to take home. This is the scene that greets visitors along the dusty streets of townships such as Kanaan at Gobabis. At night, the streetlights remain off. […] The post Gobabis rushing to ‘clean-up house’ before Miss Namibia appeared first on The Namibian .
Two suspects arrested for alleged livestock theft near Du Plessis
Staff Reporter TWO men have been arrested in connection with alleged livestock theft after a goat was reportedly slaughtered on a farm near Du Plessis in the Omaheke Region on Friday. According to the police, the suspects entered the farm, slaughtered a goat and fled the scene with the carcass, which they hid in a ... The post Two suspects arrested for alleged livestock theft near Du Plessis appeared first on Informanté .
Omaheke governor Nganate encourages top officials to use state hospitals
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has told government officials to use public healthcare facilities in the Omaheke region, since they have been upgraded. Speaking during his state of region address on Monday, he said the facilities are clean and service delivery has improved. “I’m going there for my medical treatment, and I want government officials to […] The post Omaheke governor Nganate encourages top officials to use state hospitals appeared first on The Namibian .
Ongoporo ya Tjozondjii ya kwizikire Omaheke omagete hamboumwe
Zebaldt Ngaruka Onÿuvasaneno yEpango pokati komberoo ye norutu oruyaruremo motjiwana rongoporo yourana ya Tjozondjii ohepero tjinene komekurisiro worukondua. Ongooneya ya Maheke, Pijoaa Nganate, matja. mehungire Omandaha ohunga nongaro orukondwa muriri mobmwiko na mo ndunnio yovature varo. Embo ehpngonekwa rehungi rombura indji maritja: Okupaturura Omasorero wa Maheke mOmipepo nOzongoporo. Ongooneya ndimatja oro kuraisa kokutja orukondua kar... The post Ongoporo ya Tjozondjii ya kwizikire Omahe
Volleyball action set for Gobabis
Hilma Nalupe Zebaldt Ngaruka All roads lead to Gobabis this weekend, as round five of the MTC Volleyball National League (VNL) will be held at Legare Stadium in the Omaheke region. The league features eight men’s and eight women’s teams competing across various towns, as the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) continues its drive to bring... The post Volleyball action set for Gobabis appeared first on New Era .
Gravel roads and drinking fuel Omaheke crashes
The police in the Omaheke region arrested 189 drunk drivers between 2023 and 2026, as stakeholders met at Gobabis to address the region’s rising road safety concerns. Regional police commander Heinrich Tjiveze revealed this during a consultative meeting on road accidents with the parliamentary standing committee on transport, infrastructure and housing at Gobabis yesterday. He […] The post Gravel roads and drinking fuel Omaheke crashes appeared first on The Namibian .
National Council calls for urgent action on rising road accidents
Allexer Namundjembo National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing chairperson George !Garab has called for a coordinated national response to address Namibia’s growing road accident crisis, saying road safety is not only a transport issue but also a public health, economic and national development concern. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Gobabis on […]
Governor touts Omaheke gains
Patience Makwele Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has defended the region’s development record, pointing to gains in agriculture, healthcare, housing and infrastructure while arguing that mining could become a pathway out of poverty for thousands of residents. However, community members say many rural areas continue to see little change despite decades of government promises, warning that […]
Omaheke serious about child nutrition – Nganate
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate says the region is strengthening its efforts to reduce child malnutrition by partnering with HeadStartKids Namibia in developing a five-year climate resilient child nutrition and essential services initiative. HeadStartKids is an early childhood nutrition programme combating malnutrition, particularly among children under the age of five years. Speaking during the state of […] The post Omaheke serious about child nutrition – Nganate appeared first on The Namibian .
Young African vow to bounce back after dismal campaign
Gobabis-based Young Africa FC founder, Marley Ngarizemo admits his outfit did not have a good run in the Namibia Premier Football League, NPFL 2025/26 season, and hopes for better performance in the upcoming campaign. Responding to questions by The Namibian Sport Ngarizemo says: “Yes, it’s true that the team did not have a good run […] The post Young African vow to bounce back after dismal campaign appeared first on The Namibian .
Nganate urges Omaheke Region to consider benefits of proposed Leonardville uranium project
Staff Reporter THE Governor of the Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, has described the proposed uranium mining project near Leonardville as a significant economic opportunity for the region and urged the community to consider its potential benefits amid ongoing challenges of poverty and unemployment. “With regard to uranium mining, Headspring Investment is currently exploring an in-situ ... The post Nganate urges Omaheke Region to consider benefits of proposed Leonardville uranium project appeared
Gobabis VTC rolls out homegrown loading rails
Needs investment to expand The Gobabis Vocational Training Centre has started manufacturing vehicle loading rails locally, a product that has previously been imported from South Africa. The move is aimed at boosting Namibia’s manufacturing capacity and reducing reliance on imports. South Africa (SA) is Namibia’s largest source of imports and a primary destination for Namibian […] The post Gobabis VTC rolls out homegrown loading rails appeared first on The Namibian .
VP’s appeal changes life of Omaheke girl
Patience Makwele An appeal made during the Vice President Lucia Witbooi’s visit to the Omaheke region earlier this year has changed the life of an eight-year-old girl after members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) donated a wheelchair that will allow her to attend school next year. Unondjamo Stoffart, who lives with a mobility disability […]
Gobabis community garden transforms lives
GOBABIS – In a region where many families depend on soup kitchens to survive, a neglected community garden on the outskirts of Gobabis is being transformed into a weapon against hunger. It plans to supply fresh vegetables, eggs and other nutritious food to 20 feeding centres before the end of the year. The project, funded... The post Gobabis community garden transforms lives appeared first on New Era .
Wheelchair donation gives Omaheke girl new mobility ahead of school
Staff Reporter AN eight-year-old girl from the Omaheke Region who lives with a mobility disability has received a wheelchair donated by members of the Namibian Defence Force’s (NDF) 126 Motorised Infantry Battalion, following an appeal made during the Vice President’s visit to the region earlier this year. The wheelchair was presented to Unondjamo Stoffart, a ... The post Wheelchair donation gives Omaheke girl new mobility ahead of school appeared first on Informanté .
OBSERVER COASTAL | N$3m boost for Farm Nuwehoop set to transform food security in Omaheke
Renthia Kaimbi The Farm Nuwehoop project in the Omaheke Region was officially revitalised on Friday through a substantial N$3 million investment by the Swakop Uranium Foundation to bolster agricultural development and combat food insecurity. The handover ceremony, which took place at the farm, marked a new chapter for the previously struggling initiative, now transformed into […]
High Court convicts Gobabis man of girlfriend’s murder
A Gobabis resident accused of carrying out a fatal assault on his pregnant girlfriend three years ago has now been found guilty on a charge of murder. Jacobus Gawaseb (29) was convicted on a count of murder, committed with a direct intention to kill, in a judgement delivered by judge Dinnah Usiku in the High […] The post High Court convicts Gobabis man of girlfriend’s murder appeared first on The Namibian .
Poverty, discrimination keep San children out of school
San communities say poverty, discrimination, teenage pregnancy, and a lack of access to quality education continue to rob many children of their right to education. This traps generations in a cycle of marginalisation, says Maria Garises, an Omaheke San community member. These concerns were raised during the launch of the San Children Embrace Education Project […] The post Poverty, discrimination keep San children out of school appeared first on The Namibian .
‘Silent killer’ Kamberipa nets top coaching job
Former Desert Jewels attacking player Vijanda Kamberipa has brought her decorated playing career full circle by taking over as head coach of the national under-19 netball team. The retired player, who starred for Unam and the Desert Jewels during her heyday, was born at Aminuis and raised at Omitiomire in the Omaheke region. Her school […] The post ‘Silent killer’ Kamberipa nets top coaching job appeared first on The Namibian .
OtjaKapuuo sponsors primary schools
Zebaldt Ngaruka In their efforts to contribute to sport development in the rural schools, the OtjaKapuuo Peer Group donated soccer balls, training equipment and printing papers to three primary schools in Omaheke’s Epukiro constituency over the weekend. OtjaKapuuo Peer Group consists of men circumcised in 1978 to 1980 and the name derived from the late... The post OtjaKapuuo sponsors primary schools appeared first on New Era .
Know your civil servant: Committed to educating the Namibian child
Zerbart Ngaruka For Henry Ueitjitavi Katuuo, every learner represents a future leader, professional and nation-builder. As principal of Rietquelle Secondary School in the Omaheke region, he has dedicated his career to ensuring that young Namibians, particularly those in rural communities, have access to quality education and opportunities that can transform their lives. His commitment to... The post Know your civil servant: Committed to educating the Namibian child appeared first on New Era .
Child hunger in Omaheke exposes Namibia’s wealth paradox
Patience Makwele The plight of vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region has once again cast a spotlight on the paradox of hunger in resource-rich Namibia, with regional leaders questioning how children continue to suffer from malnutrition despite the country’s economic potential. The concerns were raised on Tuesday as employees of the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) […]
Gobabis nurses battling overtime payment
Nurses at Gobabis State Hospital say months-long delays in overtime payments have left staff frustrated and financially strained, with some claiming they have not been paid for overtime work since January. These complaints come as the Ministry of Health and Social Services acknowledges outstanding overtime claims from the 2025/26 financial year, but says the payments […] The post Gobabis nurses battling overtime payment appeared first on The Namibian .
Humanity over profit woman quits business, builds children’s haven
GOBABIS – When Johanna Nakale, 52, walked away from selling alcohol nearly a decade ago, she never imagined her decision would change the lives of dozens of vulnerable children in Gobabis. Today, the former businesswoman has become a mother figure to 16 children, many of whom were abandoned, neglected, or living in difficult circumstances. Nakale’s... The post Humanity over profit woman quits business, builds children’s haven appeared first on New Era .
Culture, apartheid force men to suffer silently – traditional leaders
Traditional leaders and social commentators say cultural norms, historical injustices and societal expectations have contributed to many men remaining silent about abuse and emotional distress. These remarks come in the wake of a recent case in which David Suze (42) from Gobabis alleged that he was attacked and stabbed in the abdomen by his girlfriend […] The post Culture, apartheid force men to suffer silently – traditional leaders appeared first on The Namibian .
Vandalism causes Gobabis stench
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Municipality of Gobabis has registered its disappointment over the recent act of vandalism on a town’s mainsewer pipeline by unknown suspects. Frederick Ueitele, the municipality’s spokesperson in an interview said the damaged sewer pipe was seen on Monday and suspected to have been vandalised on Sunday. “This is worrisome act,... The post Vandalism causes Gobabis stench appeared first on New Era .
Gobabis man claims violent attack by girlfriend
A 42-year-old man says he has had enough physical abuse from his girlfriend of five years when he escaped death after she allegedly stabbed him in the abdomen last month. David Suze tells The Namibian that the incident happened in May at his home at Gobabis, after he broke up with his partner. “Because of […] The post Gobabis man claims violent attack by girlfriend appeared first on The Namibian .
Gobabis hunts vandals after sewer pipeline sabotage
The Gobabis municipality is searching for the individuals responsible for vandalising a sewer pipeline, causing significant damage and sewage spillages. In a notice issued on Monday through its social media platforms, the municipality expresses concern over the continued destruction of public infrastructure. “This damage adds to existing sewer line problems which the municipality is already […] The post Gobabis hunts vandals after sewer pipeline sabotage appeared first on The Namibian .
/Nami #Nus: Lessons From the Past for a Sustainable Future
THE NAME Aminius, which is actually /Nami #Nus, a Khoekhoegowab (spoken by Nama people) word meaning ‘Ostrich Farm’ (volstruisplaas in Afrikaans), tells a story that many people in the Omaheke region may no longer remember. Place names often preserve the history of a community. In the case of /Nami #Nus, it serves as a reminder […] The post /Nami #Nus: Lessons From the Past for a Sustainable Future appeared first on The Namibian .
Correctional Service chief visits Gobabis facility to boost efficiency, discipline
Staff Reporter COMMISSIONER-GENERAL Raphael Hamunyela, head of the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS), visited the Gobabis Correctional Facility on Thursday as part of efforts to strengthen operations and institutional discipline. According to the NCS, Hamunyela’s visit focused on operational efficiency, staff welfare, and administrative matters at the facility. He engaged with officers and management on challenges ... The post Correctional Service chief visits Gobabis facility to boost efficien
Supportive…
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu said the success of the newly graduated police officers would not have been possible without the sacrifices, support and encouragement of their families.Speaking at the graduation ceremony at Legare Stadium in Gobabis, she thanked relatives and loved ones for standing by the recruits throughout their... The post Supportive… appeared first on New Era .
Omaheke kuna kukwatesako magadi gonondongo zikare projeka
Auleria Wakudumo Nzodi ezi zina karapo asi vatulisepo projeka zondjema zonondongo kunakuzigazara vakazitulisepo momukunda gwaOmaheke, ngesi kuna kugwana makwetesoko unene apa nye kazigwene mbudi ezi Hompa Tjinaani Maharero gorudi rovaherero vana gava evango lyevhu lyokusika ko nohecta dokusika ko 95 momukunda gwaOtjinene vazangurepo nondongo edi navakaruganesa vepangero. Egawo evhu eli kuna kara nye asi kuna... The post Omaheke kuna kukwatesako magadi gonondongo zikare projeka appeared first on