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Omaheke, Zambezi struggle with higher maternal deaths
Patience Makwele Namibia’s sharp decline in maternal deaths nationally is being undermined by persistent regional disparities, with the Omaheke and Zambezi regions recording maternal mortality ratios significantly above the national average. Deputy minister of health and social services Suzan Ndjaleka made the disclosure on Monday during the launch of a national training programme aimed at […]
Begraafplaas op Gobabis ‘’n openbare toilet’
Nadat inwoners van Gobabis hul kommer oor die haglike toestand van die begraafplaas op die dorp uitgespreek het, het Republikein ter plaatse gaan ondersoek instel.“Kom kyk hoe lyk...
Uproar over Gobabis pastor’s suspension
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Ephesians Congregation of Gobabis, under the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCRN), has expressed shock over the suspension of pastor Manfredt Zeraeua last Sunday. Sharing the news with New Era, Frederick Ueitele, church spokesperson and a member of the Ephesians Congregation Church Council, said the suspension emanated from Zeraeua’s employment... The post Uproar over Gobabis pastor’s suspension appeared first on New Era .
Pule: Decorated rural bull retires … focus shifts to next gen
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Following its year of triumphs in the country’s major agricultural shows in 2025, Okanene Brahman Stud bull ‘Pule’ has been retired, shifting focus to reproduction. The popular bull from Epukiro’s Otjiuamapeta settlement is the current reigning champion of the Epukiro Agricultural Expo, crowned champ of champs at both the Gobabis and... The post Pule: Decorated rural bull retires … focus shifts to next gen appeared first on New Era .
Epukiro expo promises thriller … Brahman competition to thrive
Zebaldt Ngaruka OHAMBO JATATE – A fierce contest is expected at the Epukiro Business and Agricultural Expo 2026, where Brahman cattle will take centre stage in the Omaheke region. The event is characterised as the World Cup for communal farmers. Despite being a crowning ceremony, its purpose is to empower local farmers, improve food security... The post Epukiro expo promises thriller … Brahman competition to thrive appeared first on New Era .
Meer as kos
Gobabis spog sedert April 2025 met ’n nuwe kulinêre juweel. Boerderij, die droom van bestuurder Anhia du Preez, maak sy merk met ’n uitgebreide spyskaart en unieke atmosfeer.“Van h...
Gobabis sets deadline for outstanding accounts
GOBABIS – The Gobabis Municipality has called on residents to settle their outstanding bills on or before today or face suspension of municipal services. The Municipality spokesperson, Frederick Ueitele informed Nampa on Friday that residents owe the municipality N$95 million in monthly services such as property rates, refuse removal, sewerage and fire brigade levy. “Municipality... The post Gobabis sets deadline for outstanding accounts appeared first on New Era .
Nganate tries to extinguish fire over Farm Nuwehoop issue
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Following the recent announcement of board trustees of Farm Nuwehoop, which sparked questions and criticism from the youth and community of Omaheke, governor Pijoo Marikutuka Nganate yesterday responded to the issue. Farm Nuwehoop is a flagship agricultural and food system innovation project located just a few kilometres east of Gobabis in... The post Nganate tries to extinguish fire over Farm Nuwehoop issue appeared first on New Era .
One salary, many mouths to feed
Isabella Katjaimo earns N$23 000 a month, an income that might suggest the temporary teacher in Gobabis is doing reasonably well.And yet: By the time deductions are made and everyo...
Opinion
On Saturday, 8 August 2026, I took my son and nephews to a restaurant in Gobabis to celebrate one of the nephew’s 17th birthday. The establishment, Boerderij,
Know Your Civil Servant – A 29-year journey from teacher to deputy director
Zebaldt Ngaruka Constance Wantenaar is the director for the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture in the Omaheke region. Being a public servant for more than 29 years, she says education is more than a career for her. It is a calling, a family legacy and a lifelong commitment to serving Namibia’s... The post Know Your Civil Servant – A 29-year journey from teacher to deputy director appeared first on New Era .
Okatumba Gate Agricultural Show this weekend
Zebaldt Ngaruka EISEB BLOCK – Vibrant excitement is expected at the Okatumba Gate this weekend as farmers from across the country are heading to the famous Okatumba Gate Agricultural Show starting today in Omaheke’s Otjombinde constituency. The annual event, which is also a communal Information Day, incepted in 2012, has steadily grown into one of... The post Okatumba Gate Agricultural Show this weekend appeared first on New Era .
Player registration starts in Omaheke league
The Omaheke Regional Football Association (ORFA) has officially opened player registration for its second and third divisions ahead of the upcoming season. ORFA chairperson Theobald Kahuure said the first registration window started on 3 August and will run until 9 October, with the second registration window scheduled for 9 February until 6 March 2027. “All... The post Player registration starts in Omaheke league appeared first on New Era .
‘It was not an easy journey to promotion’ – Kamberipa
Zebaldt Ngaruka DRIMIOPSIS – Uauanisa Kamberipa, the chairperson of the newly promoted Omaheke second division outfit Kalahari Lions Sport Club (SC) said the team’s journey in the third division was chaotic despite being crowned champions. The Drimiopsis-based team in Omaheke’s Kalahari constituency started its league campaign with a sluggish opening, drawing five out of seven... The post ‘It was not an easy journey to promotion’ – Kamberipa appeared first on New Era .
Man convicted of killing pregnant girlfriend sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment
Staff Reporter HIGH Court Judge Dinah Usiku has sentenced Jacobus Seun Gawaseb to 22 years’ imprisonment for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Fransiska Naobes (24). Gawaseb, aged 28, is said to have, during the late night of 2 March 2023 or early morning hours of 3 March 2023 in the Gobabis area, suspected the ... The post Man convicted of killing pregnant girlfriend sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment appeared first on Informanté .
NFA commits to grassroots football
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS - The president of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Robert Shimoshili, said the football governing body will continue working
Nganate hails indomitable Munjuku Nguvauava
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS - Omaheke governor Pijoo Marikutuka Nganate has hailed late Ovambanderu Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva as a servant who dedicated his li
Audit exposes deep protection deficits in Omaheke
Uakutura Kambaekua A series of farm inspections led by Justice and Labour Relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel in the Omaheke region, has highlighted a
Munjuku II Nguvauva military base unveiled
GOBABIS – Hundreds of people across the country flocked to Gobabis in the Omaheke region to witness the official unveiling ceremony of Chief Munjuku II Nguvau
Muveri Kavari: Making a living from greyhound breeding …successful story of a canine breeder
Zebaldt Ngaruka Emerging farmer Muveri Kavari, also a renowned dog breeder from Otjingovera Plot in Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency, says his livelihood is solely dependent on dog breeding, which he has turned into a successful enterprise using profits from his animals. The 39-year-old dog breeder has gained recognition through his participation in various local agricultural... The post Muveri Kavari: Making a living from greyhound breeding …successful story of a canine breeder appeared fi
Omitara mother recounts baby’s final hours
Patience Makwele The mother of a nine-month-old Namtani Loretta Nuses has described the frantic search for her daughter after the baby allegedly disappeared from their home in Omitara, Omaheke region, in the early hours of Saturday. Imelda Nuses said she had returned home at about 22:00 on Friday and was sleeping alongside her four-year-old son […]
Mother of baby murdered in Omitara speaks out
Staff Reporter THE small settlement of Omitara in the Omaheke Region has been left with more questions than answers following the murder of a nine-month-old baby who was discovered on Saturday morning. Imelda #Nuses explained that her daughter, Namtani Loretta #Nuses, was taken from bed while she had been sleeping next to her four-year-old brother, ... The post Mother of baby murdered in Omitara speaks out appeared first on Informanté .
Broke Gobabis ‘approves’ 100-plot sale for N$8.8m
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Gobabis mayor Elwin Gariseb on Friday differed with the community after receiving an objection to the proposed sale of 100 erven in Extension 6 to a sole applicant. It is reported that the municipality plans to sell more than 13.4 hectares of land to Mbatjiua Construction CC for N$ 8.8 million... The post Broke Gobabis ‘approves’ 100-plot sale for N$8.8m appeared first on New Era .
Gobabis municipality faces N$1.8m sewerage claim
Sostenus Wilherm The municipality of Gobabis is facing a claim of nearly N$1.8 million from Bethlehem Builders over an eight-year-old sewerage project, with the legal battle set to continue in the High Court after the municipality’s legal representative failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. The matter, involving businessman Petrus Nangoro and his company Bethlehem […]
Know Your Civil Servant – Turning knowledge into community empowerment
Zebaldt Ngaruka Eliphasine Jeree Kaapaa Nguvauva is a dedicated public servant, whose path to becoming a senior librarian has been shaped by resilience, determination and an unwavering belief in education’s transformative power. Currently serving as a Business and Research Senior Librarian at the Omaheke Regional Library in Gobabis, Nguvauva served as a Senior Librarian at... The post Know Your Civil Servant – Turning knowledge into community empowerment appeared first on New Era .
Aminuis farmers urged to drive livestock growth
Sostenus Wilherm Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has challenged farmers in Aminuis and the wider Omaheke Region to move beyond primary production and embrace value addition, warning that Namibia’s future agricultural growth depends on producers capturing more economic benefits along the livestock value chain. Speaking at the official opening of the 22nd Aminuis Agricultural and Industrial […]
Omaheke's ghost citizens exist, but not on paper
For decades and generations, many residents of Du Plessis Plaas have been locked out of jobs and services by a piece of paper most Namibians take for granted: a national identity d...
Gobabis Bulls claim Nedbank Desert Ice title
The 2026 Nedbank Desert Ice T20 League tournament reached a breathtaking finale as Gobabis Bulls overcame last year’s disappointing final defeat to claim this year’s title with a 13-run victory over Run Whisperers at the United Ground on Saturday. Last year, the Cricket Generation Academy defeated the Bulls by 33 runs in last year’s final. ... The post Gobabis Bulls claim Nedbank Desert Ice title appeared first on New Era .
Swakop Uranium facelifts to Gobabis communities
GOBABIS – The Swakop Uranium Foundation has availed approximately N$500 000 towards improving facilities at the Epako Old Age Home and the Light for the Children Kindergarten in Gobabis. Omaheke region governor Pijoo Nganate, regional and local leaders, representatives of Swakop Uranium, trustees of Swakop Uranium Foundation and members of the beneficiary institutions gathered for... The post Swakop Uranium facelifts to Gobabis communities appeared first on New Era .
Swakop Uranium Foundation injects N$500k into Gobabis care facilities
Staff Writer The Swakop Uranium Foundation has invested approximately N$500 000 to upgrade the Epako Old Age Home and the Light of the Children Kindergarten in Gobabis to boost community welfare in the Omaheke region. The official handover took place during a ceremony on 3 August 2026, attended by the governor of the Omaheke region, […]
Community leaders drive e-IDs in rural Omaheke
Molly Weyulu AMINUIS – Community and political leaders in the Omaheke region are playing a pivotal role in helping residents understand Namibia’s new electronic identity (e-ID) system, as the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s awareness campaign continues across the region’s rural constituencies. During awareness sessions in Otjinene, Okorukambe and Aminuis over the... The post Community leaders drive e-IDs in rural Omaheke appeared first on New Era .
Swakop Uranium Foundation Invests in Gobabis Community
The Swakop Uranium Foundation has invested approximately N$500 000 to upgrade the Epako Old Age Home and the Light for the Children Kindergarten in Gobabis,
Ministry demystifies electronic ID fears
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration is cautioning the members of the public to refrain from entertaining misleading information attached to the electronic identity documents (E-ID). Currently, the ministry is conducting an outreach programme on the envisaged E-ID set to be implemented in September 2026 in the country. Speaking to New... The post Ministry demystifies electronic ID fears appeared first on New Era .
Labuschagne is crème de la crème
Monika Amunyela GOBABIS – Elegance and jubilation filled Die Dam Resort on Saturday evening as Charene Labuschagne was crowned Miss Namibia 2026. The highly anticipated annual event came after months of preparation where the top 10 finalists competed for the title. The prestigious ceremony hosted guests from all over the country and multiple dignitaries such... The post Labuschagne is crème de la crème appeared first on New Era .
Pee Jay wins Miss Namibia Challenge Cup 2026
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS - A thoroughbred horse named Pee Jay won the inaugural Miss Namibia Challenge Cup staged at Gobabis Turf on Saturday in the Omaheke r
Land shortage constrains Tsjaka farmers
Overcrowding in the Tsjaka settlement in the Omaheke region is leaving communal farmers with too little land to expand livestock production, making it increasingly difficult for ho...
Mother (90), daughter (66) beat the odds together
For the past 40 years, 90-year-old Anna Jan has called Epukiro Post 3 in the Omaheke region home, alongside her 66-year-old daughter, Katrina Jan.For the two pensioners, every mont...
Kurth crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2026
Eugenia Moche The Miss Teen Namibia finale ceremony, held at Die Dam Amphitheatre in Gobabis OPM Friday, crowned Jessica Kurth as Miss Teen Namibia 2026. Outgoing titleholder Chantel Boeren passed on the crown and officially crowned Kurth as her successor. Kurth takes over the responsibilities as the new teen queen, with Skyler Viviers named first […]
Miss Namibia 2026 top 10 finalists
Monika Amunyela Namibia’s beauty queens are in full preparation mode, readying to grace the Die Dam stage in Gobabis and compete for the national crown and
Racehorses ready for Gobabis Challenge Cup
Zebaldt Ngaruka Gobabis is set for a thrilling day of horse racing this Saturday, as some of Namibia’s finest racehorses compete in the highly anticipated