insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation Launches 2024 Chair & Desk Initiative for Education in Namibia The Old Mutual Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 edition of the Chair and Desk Initiative, building on the resounding success of its inaugural year in 2023. This initiative reaffirms Old Mutual's steadfast dedication to enhancing the countries educational infrastructure and cultivating a supportive learning environment for students across Namibia. In 2023, the Chair and Desk Initiative made significant strides by aiding schools in […] todayMay 27, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Farmers in Ezorongondo Hold Information Day to Address Livestock Challenges Amid Drought Farmers in Ezorongondo, located in the Epukiro constituency of the Omaheke region, organized a farmer’s information day on Friday to tackle issues concerning animal fodder, vaccines, and livestock maintenance during drought. This event, held for the second consecutive year, drew farmers from neighboring villages such as Okanguindi and Okajombo, demonstrating a keen interest in learning from experts. Frank Kanguatjivi, the Technical Advisor for communal areas at Feedmaster, emphasized the need […] todayMarch 25, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Omaheke sends last tributes to Geingob Residents of the Omaheke Region on Thursday gathered at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis to say their last goodbyes to the late president Hage Geingob. Many speakers spoke of Geingob as a leader of note, a president who stood the test of time, and someone who fought for marginalised and underprivileged Namibians. Speakers further spoke of unity of purpose, inclusivity, progress and prosperity while referring to the departed president. Speaking […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Tsjaka Residents Advocate for Comprehensive Solutions in NDP6 Consultation Residents of Tsjaka in the Omaheke Region actively engaged in a consultative meeting on the sixth National Development Plan, shedding light on crucial challenges affecting their community. Foremost among these concerns is the acute shortage of water, compounded by the disappointment of finding government-drilled boreholes in the area to be dry. Beyond water issues, residents expressed worries about insufficient land for local farmers, hurdles in rural electrification, and deficiencies in […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 6
insert_link 2 Namibia Otjinene Village Council service 17 plots in 2023 Otjinene's Village Council has been able to service only 17 plots amounting to N$1.7 million in the main area of the village due to financial constraints. Sylvester Kavita, the village council chairperson, revealed in an interview with Nampa on Monday that the limited funding has hindered their capacity to develop more plots, as the process of servicing plots requires substantial capital. Kavita further highlighted that Otjinene has managed to attract […] todayDecember 20, 2023 15 2
insert_link Namibia Leonardville in land servicing crisis Allocation of serviced erven is a great challenge in the town of Leonardville in the Omaheke Region, according to that village council's chairperson, Petra Witbooi, in an interview with this agency. Wibooi indicated that the demand for land has increased drastically over the years, with institutions like the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, Build Together programme and individuals applying for land in the village council recently. Furthermore, Witbooi said the […] todayDecember 1, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Regional Governors gather in Gobabis for 3rd Annual Forum Regional Governors convened in Gobabis for the 3rd Annual Forum to address topics such as rural development, decentralization, economic growth, and community challenges. Omaheke Regional Governor Pijoo Nganate has more. todayNovember 27, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Omaheke farmers oppose bail for ‘notorious’ stock theft accused Several farmers in the Omaheke Region on Thursday took to the streets of Gobabis, opposing bail to individuals forming part of an alleged stock theft ‘syndicate’. The concerned farmers, along with the Community Against Stock Theft Organisation, delivered a petition to the public prosecutor’s office, objecting the granting of bail to the accused citing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1978, sections 436 and 437. Accused Silver Samuel Nakanyala, Paulus Gun-Gun […] todayNovember 27, 2023 8
insert_link Uncategorized Omaheke first region to achieve full HPSI implementation The Omaheke Region is the only region that has achieved 100 per cent for implementing the Health Promoting Schools Initiative (HPSI) as they covered all 47 schools in the region. For this the schools in the region, which include all public and private schools from primary to secondary, were recognised on Friday for improving health standards through this initiative. During the award ceremony at Gobabis, Omaheke Region Governor Pijoo Nganate […] todayNovember 27, 2023 12
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
