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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
National Arts Council announces first 2026 grant disbursement
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has announced a total funding disbursement of N$132,066 to three successful applicants during its first 2026 grant disbursement cycle. The applicants were awarded across the individual, group and organisation support categories. The applicants comprise Dina Hiakaere from the Omaheke region, who received a grant in the craft discipline; […]
Otjombindes ǀhûhâsib !hanab ge !gâise ai!gûgaru
Auleria Wakudumo Otjombinde ǀHûhâsib !Hanab, Omaheke ǀkharib dib ge ǁaupexa 90 sîsenga sîsenose ǁgoe ǂkhamsib !aroma ǂnuwi hâ, ǁnān !Hū!nāsi ǂKhamsib !Oabas tawa ge ǁkhāǁkhākhâide a !khō!oan tsîna !khōǂgā hâse. Nē 1hanab hîa Otjombindes ǀhûhâsib xa !khōdanahe hâs ge ǂhanub ūhâ !hū!nāsi proxramgu !naka mûmûsa !gâi!gâba !hū-omkhâis !nâ ge sī!nâ. Hoa 121 ǂgiǂgos ǁhûi!nâǂharidi Namibiab... The post Otjombindes ǀhûhâsib !hanab ge !gâise ai!gûgaru appeared first on New Era .
Ombelewa yomupilima yapewa edu lokukuna eembudufukwa
Chief Tjinaani Maharero mOmaheke okwa yandja edu leehekita 95 kombelewa yOmupilima shi kunwe oshifukwa shokudja ombuta yeembudufukwa. Oshivike sha dja ko, omuprima Elijah Ngurare okwa li a ka talela po koshitukulwa shaMaheke, oko a fiya a lombwela ovanafaalama vomomudingono waTjinene va tameke okulongelakumwe mokueta po efakitoli lokuninga ombuta okudilila meembudufukwa. Nonande minista a li a fiya po elombwelo li li ngaha, kapa li pe na... The post Ombelewa yomupilima yapewa edu lokukuna eembud
Ngurare calls for preservation of genocide sites
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has called for the preservation of genocide sites across Namibia, describing them as sacred national sanctuaries. He said this at the Ozombuzovindimba cultural heritage site at Otjinene in the Omaheke region on Genocide Remembrance Day on Thursday. Ngurare said such sites must remain protected to ensure the painful history of Namibia’s […] The post Ngurare calls for preservation of genocide sites appeared first on The Namibian .
Otjombinde community garden blossoms
Auleria Wakudumo The Otjombinde Community Garden in the Omaheke region has created close to 90 casual jobs for unemployed youth, including graduates from the National Youth Service. The community-driven agricultural initiative has emerged as one of the first visible success stories under the government’s national programme, aimed at establishing community gardens in all 121 constituencies... The post Otjombinde community garden blossoms appeared first on New Era .
Ngurare wants genocide history documented
The continued academic research, documentation, and publication of the 1904-1908 genocide is being encouraged. This is to preserve the memory of the atrocities committed during Namibia’s colonial past. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare noted this on Thursday during the commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day at Otjinene in the Omaheke region. “The stories, testimonies, and historical realities […] The post Ngurare wants genocide history documented appeared first on The Namibian .
Poem – The Wind Speaks of the Unforgotten
— From the Kalahari, Memory Refuses Silence In the shifting sands of the Omaheke, the silence is a scream, Where the bitter blue of the sky met the blood-red earth. A monsoon of malice blew from the Kaiser’s hand, To strangle the nation before its next birth. I see the iron shackles of the past... The post Poem – The Wind Speaks of the Unforgotten appeared first on New Era .
Poor coordination delays Govt projects, says Ngurare
Poor coordination between government institutions is slowing down the implementation of national development projects across the country. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare said this on Tuesday during a meeting with local and regional councillors, as well as government officials at Gobabis. He said ministries, agencies, regional councils and local authorities are often working independently instead of […] The post Poor coordination delays Govt projects, says Ngurare appeared first on The Namibian .
Mambas, Bulls set the pace
The Green Mambas and Gobabis Bulls are setting the pace in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge and lead the log after three rounds of action. They are the only remaining unbeaten teams in the competition, and lead the log on six points each, while the Mambas are top of the log with the better […] The post Mambas, Bulls set the pace appeared first on The Namibian .
Two boreholes for every village possible, says Ngurare
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says providing every village in the country with two boreholes is achievable under the leadership of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Speaking during a visit to the community garden pilot project at Otjombinde in the Omaheke region, Ngurare says the initiative would strengthen government efforts to fight malnutrition, create employment opportunities in rural […] The post Two boreholes for every village possible, says Ngurare appeared first on The Namibian .
Tjonga set eyes on sport development
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Gessy Tjonga, the newly elected Epukiro Sport Council (ESC) president, said new sport development ideas will be key during his three-year tenure. Tjonga took over the presidency portfolio of the ESC from Ngatuuane Collec Hange, who had been acting since the resignation of Leo Kandetu last November. Speaking to New Era... The post Tjonga set eyes on sport development appeared first on New Era .
Women cricketers playing men’s league
Some of Namibia’s top women cricketers are playing with their male counterparts in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge which is currently underway. The competition sees franchises like the Green Mambas, the Central Sunrisers and the Gobabis Bulls battling it out for the winning prize of N$50 000. Teams owners can select whoever they want, […] The post Women cricketers playing men’s league appeared first on The Namibian .
Denied dignity in death …Gobabis cemetery turns into dumpsite
GOBABIS – The Epako Cemetery, one of Gobabis’ oldest graveyards and once a tranquil sanctuary of remembrance and history honouring the departed is a shadow of its former self. It has now turned into a dumping site where piles of trash and debris are strewn across the once-sacred grounds. The tombstones, which were decades ago... The post Denied dignity in death …Gobabis cemetery turns into dumpsite appeared first on New Era .
Namibian beef reaches lucrative markets, but lucrative for whom?
Gobabis, Aminuis, Epukiro, Otjinene and Otjombinde are theoretically by now supposed to be thriving towns and constituencies, as is indeed the entire Omaheke region.
Gobabis clarifies Legare charges
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Gobabis Municipality has clarified changes to tariffs it charges for the use of the Legare Sports Complex. This comes in response to claims circulating in posts on social media platforms issued by the Right to Shelter Foundation (A-RTS-N) regarding the council meeting on 31 March 2026. At the said meeting,... The post Gobabis clarifies Legare charges appeared first on New Era .
Ministeris ge mîǁguiba ICT ǂkhâ!nâsa Omahekeb Skolga mās ǂnamipe ge ū
Zebaldt Ngaruka ǂKHOANDAWES – !Nakaǂnôa Ministeri ǂAnǂandi tsî ǁNâuǂharugus Texnoloxib (MICT)dib, Wenzel Kavakab ge ge mî, ministeris a ǂhomisa !khaisa, Omahekeb skolgu ǀkha sîsenǁaresa, ICT omkhâisensa ǁgau!nâs !nâ ǀgaiǀgais !aroma. “ICT ministeris ase da ge sida a ǂhomisa sadu ǀkha sîsenǁaresa. Sida ge ǂōrisase Ministeris ǁGau!nâs, ǀAsa ǂâiǀgaun, ǂKhamkhoen, ǂGamǂgamsenǀhurun, ǂNuwiǁkhāsib tsî !Hao!nāsi ǁNaetigu dis,... The post Ministeris ge mîǁguiba ICT ǂkhâ!nâsa Omahekeb Skolga mās ǂnamipe
TVET Inter Games concluded in Gobabis
Zebaldt Ngaruka The TVET Inter Games 2026 hosted by Gobabis Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at the Legare Stadium, concluded last week in Gobabis. This event brought together 10 state-owned VTCs from across the country, celebrating the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and excellence among Namibia’s technical and vocational education trainees. Allen Uaonga Kahiha, event organiser, told... The post TVET Inter Games concluded in Gobabis appeared first on New Era .
Katjiuanjo takes Omaheke concerns to Parliament
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Kalahari constituency councillor and member of the National Council (NC), Zedekia Borry Katjiuanjo, says he will carry the expectations of the people of the Omaheke region at heart. Katjiuanjo made these remarks while delivering his maiden speech in the NC recently, adding that he would serve Omaheke and the entire country... The post Katjiuanjo takes Omaheke concerns to Parliament appeared first on New Era .
May tournament victory inspired Okovimburu FC
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Skimo Kahevita, the assistant coach of Okovimburu FC said the recent team’s triumph in the just ended Epukiro’s annual May holiday tournament is a motivation to the upcoming competitions. The Epukiro May tournament was held at Okovimburu Sports field. The team was crowned football champions after defeating Pamue Eleven FC from... The post May tournament victory inspired Okovimburu FC appeared first on New Era .
Man dies in car crash outside Gobabis
A man allegedly died after his car collided with a truck outside Gobabis on Saturday. The incident has been confirmed by Omaheke police deputy commissioner Chris Kalimbula. The accident occurred at about 09h00 on Saturday morning, 45 kilometres outside of Gobabis on the Gobabis-Trans Kalahari Highway, according to the police report. The driver of the […] The post Man dies in car crash outside Gobabis appeared first on The Namibian .
Ministry pledges ICT support for Omaheke schools
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Wenzel Kavaka says the ministry is ready to collaborate with schools in the Omaheke region to strengthen ICT development in education. Kavaka made the remarks at the second Omaheke Regional Education Summit, which focused on strengthening educational partnerships and building on previous initiatives... The post Ministry pledges ICT support for Omaheke schools appeared first on New Era .
Pageant sets sights on regional standards
The preliminary competitions for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia have been set for Friday and Saturday at Gobabis in the Omaheke region, with the organisers saying this year’s pageants aim to meet regional standards. The organisation is making a bold statement, says Namibian Broadcasting Corporation spokesperson Beulah Boois-Beukes in a recent interview. “The preliminary […] The post Pageant sets sights on regional standards appeared first on The Namibian .
Orlando Pirates vow revival after second relegation
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Once a powerhouse of Namibian football, Orlando Pirates now finds itself battling for survival after suffering a second successive relegation, this time dropping from the Southern Stream First Division to the second division. Interim chairperson Wilfred !Naibab painted a bleak picture of a club abandoned by many following its fall from... The post Orlando Pirates vow revival after second relegation appeared first on New Era .
MICT engages Otjombinde community
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Community members in the Otjombinde constituency have decried serious communication challenges, mainly caused by recurring power outages in the area. The concerns were raised during a recent stakeholder engagement hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Otjombinde earlier this week. Among those in attendance was Chief Kaituu... The post MICT engages Otjombinde community appeared first on New Era .
Epukiro May tournament set for Okovimburu
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The first edition of the Epukiro May football and netball tournament will commence tomorrow at Okovimburu Sports field in the Omaheke region. The competition, under the auspices of the Epukiro Sport Council (ESC), attracted 16 football teams, while 15 netball teams will participate in the prestigious competition. ESC’s acting president, Collec... The post Epukiro May tournament set for Okovimburu appeared first on New Era .
‘We had hunger for goals’ – Mberuaa … laments decline of natural strikers
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJOMBUNDIRO – Omaheke football legend Kaamberua ‘Mberuaa’ Hambira believes modern-day strikers lack the instinct and hunger for goals that defined players of his generation. The 57-year-old, who made his name as a prolific forward for African Stars, remains one of the most respected figures in the Epukiro constituency. Known for his sharp finishing...
Gobabis SC maintain perfect run in Omaheke Second Division
Zebaldt Ngaruka Gobabis Sports Club continued to stamp its authority in the Namport Omaheke Second Division with a commanding 2-0 victory over Epako Pirates on Sunday. Playing in front of a packed Legare Sport Complex, the log leaders delivered another polished performance, with goals from Kejavaza Kejaa Mungendje and Vakuna Murangi securing all three points. ...
Kavangob Aiǂoas ge Omahekeb ǁga ǂansa ǂgonas !aroma ge sari hâ i
Kavangob Aiǂoas ǀkharisi mûǂamaob, Hamunyera Hambyukab ge ǀgūǁae ǁîb di ǀawema!nans khoen ǀkha Omaheke ǀkhariba ge sari hâ i, ǁnāpan gomaǂgarib hîa dai-i tsî dai-e xu ra kuruhe xūn ai ǂâisa ǂnûihâb !garo!ādi tsî !hanaǂgāb !aroma. !Uru ǁgūbas ǁîn saris dis ge, ǀkharisi ǂande ǀgoragus tsî !gâise ra sîsen dīǀgaun tsî ǁgoaǂuidi ǂnamipe ǀawemāgus ai...
Saǁaes studentti: Diplomab ge ǁkhāǁkhāǂuis di tsoatsoas ase ǀgui i
Zebaldt Ngaruka ǂKHOANDAWES – Frans Boeppensi ge ǁîb ai!â hâ ǁkhāǁkhāǂuisendi ǀkha nî ai!gû, ǁnāpab ge ǀgūǁae Universitaits Namibiab dis (Unams) di !khawagas Kampes tawa diplomaba a !khō!oas khao!gâ. 26 Kurixa Boeppensi, hîa Saǁaes ǀhûhâsiba xu ǂoaxa hâse, Omaheke ǀkhariba xu !hui hâb ge Diploma in Junior Primary Education (DJPE) ǁkhāǁkhāǂuisens ǂan!gâsa ge !khō!oa, tsî...
San student: A diploma is just the beginning
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Frans Boeppens will continue furthering his studies past the diploma level after he graduated recently at the University of Namibia (UNAM)’s Southern Campus. The 26-year-old from the marginalised San community, hailing from Omaheke, obtained a Diploma in Junior Primary Education (DJPE) and still has a desire to study and achieve big...