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Dawid Gertze

Also known as: governor Dawid Gertze · //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze · Governor of the //Kharas region · ǁKharas Governor Gertze

Dawid Gertze — Governor of //Kharas Region, overseeing infrastructure, road fund utilization, and youth empowerment initiatives.

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What’s been said

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  1. May 2026
  2. Informanté

    Governor Dawid Gertze encouraged young people to learn from history and position themselves as development contributors

    Source

    Addressing the conference, Governor Dawid Gertze encouraged young people to learn from their history while positioning themselves as active contributors to Namibia's development.

    ||Kharas and Hardap drive unity and development talks ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day
  3. Informanté

    ǁKharas Governor Gertze has invited members of the public to attend the commemoration

    Source

    ǁKharas Governor Gertze has invited members of the public, particularly residents of the ǁKharas and Hardap regions, to attend the commemoration in large numbers, describing it as a moment of unity, remembrance and respect.

    Namibia to hold Genocide Remembrance commemoration in Lüderitz
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Governor Dawid Gertze said the youth desk was created to ensure young people become active participants in development and decision-making

    Source

    Speaking at the launch, ||Karas governor Dawid Gertze said the youth desk was created to ensure young people become active participants in development and decision-making processes.

    YOUNG OBSERVER | ǁKaras launches youth desk to boost empowerment
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Gertze launched the Youth Empowerment Strategic Framework 2026–2029

    Source

    During the same event, he also launched the Youth Empowerment Strategic Framework 2026–2029, which will guide youth programmes over the next four years.

    YOUNG OBSERVER | ǁKaras launches youth desk to boost empowerment
  6. March 2026
  7. New Era

    //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze stated that voices reaching his office speak of people wanting to be part of new emerging industries

    Source

    //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze acknowledged this shift, stating that the "voices that reach my office speak of people that want to be part of the new emerging industries."

    KVTC: Namibia’s southern energy corridor
  8. New Era

    //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze said ACC has laid groundwork but earnest engagement from all stakeholders remains critical

    Source

    Delivering his statement, //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze said while the ACC has laid the groundwork, earnest engagement from all stakeholders remains critical.

    ACC consults on anti-corruption strategy
  9. New Era

    //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze said the initiative fulfils a promise to uphold the right to accessible healthcare for every citizen

    Source

    Also speaking, //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze said the initiative is not merely the opening of a centre but also the fulfilment of a promise to uphold the sanctity of life and the right to accessible healthcare for every citizen in the vast region.

    Keetmans gets dialysis centre
  10. The Namibian

    ||Kharas governor Dawid Gertze described dialysis unit as transformative moment in region's history

    Source

    ||Kharas governor Dawid Gertze described the establishment of the dialysis unit as a transformative moment in the region's history.

    Keetmans hospital gets shot in the arm
  11. New Era

    Governor of the //Kharas region Dawid Gertze said the Cup aligns with the current administration's vision for youth and sport

    Source

    Governor of the //Kharas region, Dawid Gertze, said the Cup aligns well with the current administration's vision for youth and sport, describing it as one of the fundamental pillars on which the future will be built.

    Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup heads south
  12. February 2026
  13. New Era

    //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze delivered an address expressing appreciation for the facility

    Source

    Delivering his address, //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze could not hide his appreciation.

    Keetmanshoop VTC opens doors
Society

||Kharas governor's youth desk aids region's young people

The News

The ||Kharas governor's youth desk, established in 2025, has assisted young people through leadership and financial literacy training, tertiary applications, scholarships to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology, school uniforms, and international exchange opportunities. The desk provides information on development funds and employment opportunities and serves the entire region through local networks.

20 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 20 July

  1. ||Kharas governor's youth desk aids region's young people

    The ||Kharas governor's youth desk, established in 2025, has assisted young people through leadership and financial literacy training, tertiary applications, scholarships to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology, school uniforms, and international exchange opportunities. The desk provides information on development funds and employment opportunities and serves the entire region through local networks.

    20 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Kharas police propose no bail for fatal traffic offences

    The ||Kharas deputy commissioner has proposed denying bail to traffic law offenders who cause fatal accidents and increasing fines for serious traffic violations from N$4,000 to N$8,000, citing drink-driving as a major contributor to road deaths. The regional governor meanwhile criticized local authorities for spending only about N$12.36 million of a N$29.66 million road maintenance budget.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Kaikhabe Daman chief urges unity over traditional leadership disputes

    Kaikhabe Daman Traditional Community chief Tuvemue Mbaisako has called for an end to long-standing divisions and conflicts over traditional leadership, saying personal ambitions and pride have clouded judgment and intensified disputes over decades. He urged communities to choose dialogue over division and reconciliation over resentment to enable development and peace.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 25 June

  1. Kharas governor touts N$600m infrastructure and housing projects

    Kharas governor Dawid Gertze has highlighted infrastructure and housing development across the region, citing more than N$600 million in completed, ongoing and planned projects.

    25 June 2026 · Namibian Sun

Monday 22 June

  1. Kharas municipalities underutilise Road Fund Administration allocations

    //Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze has raised concern over sluggish procurement processes in local authorities that are locking up millions of dollars in Road Fund Administration monies, with several municipalities and village councils returning a combined N$11.4 million and only 16.7% of N$857,100 allocated for traffic law enforcement being utilised.

    22 June 2026 · New Era

Friday 19 June

  1. Southern region governor urges traditional communities to resolve disputes internally

    The Governor of //Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has called for unity among traditional communities in the south, urging them to resolve disputes internally rather than through court action. He stressed that prolonged court battles are draining scarce resources meant for development and that traditional disputes should be resolved through dialogue, wisdom and reconciliation.

    19 June 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 16 June

  1. //Kharas Governor criticises local authorities on road fund spending

    The Governor of the //Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has criticised local authorities for failing to utilise allocated Road Fund Administration funds, noting that out of N$29.66 million earmarked for road maintenance, only N$12.36 million was spent, resulting in an expenditure rate of below 50%. He called on underperforming municipalities and village councils to streamline their procurement processes, pointing out that several authorities including Lüderitz, Karasburg, and all village councils spent none of their combined N$11.4 million allocation.

    16 June 2026 · Informanté

Monday 15 June

  1. Over 4,300 criminal cases recorded in //Kharas Region, 41% clearance rate

    The //Kharas Regional Governor reported that 4,300 criminal cases were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026, with a 41% clearance rate. Contributing factors cited include alcohol and drug abuse, poverty, unemployment, and greed, while stock theft, money-laundering, and drug-related crimes were among major offences during the period.

    15 June 2026 · Informanté

  2. ||Kharas leaders call for green hydrogen jobs for youth

    ||Kharas Regional Council chairperson Gerrit Witbooi says regional leadership wants to see the Climate Investment Fund's green hydrogen projects deliver employment, skills development, and enterprise creation for local young people, particularly in towns such as Lüderitz and Aus.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 31 May

  1. President absent from Genocide Remembrance Day events

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not attend Genocide Remembrance Day events held at Shark Island and in six regions, drawing criticism from political and community leaders, though the vice president attended events in Ohangwena. The president's absence came despite an active public schedule that included attending agricultural and cultural festivals and other state events.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 27 May

  1. ||Kharas and Hardap regions host unity and development programme

    The ||Kharas and Hardap regions are holding a two-day programme in Lüderitz led by regional governors, bringing together government, traditional authorities, youth, and development partners to promote unity, remembrance, and development ahead of the annual Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration on 28 May. The programme includes a Heritage Meets Development Stakeholder Conference themed "From Genocide to Renaissance," focusing on youth participation, cultural preservation, sustainable development, and inclusive economic growth.

    27 May 2026 · Informanté

Monday 18 May

  1. Namibia holds Genocide Remembrance in Lüderitz in May 2026

    Lüderitz will host the annual Genocide Remembrance commemoration at Shark Island on 27–28 May 2026, bringing together government leaders, communities and youth to honour victims of the genocide. The event includes a Youth Engagement Session on 27 May aimed at encouraging reflection on history and preserving Namibia's shared heritage.

    18 May 2026 · Informanté

Friday 15 May

  1. ǁKaras region launches youth desk to boost empowerment

    The ǁKaras region has launched the Governor's Youth Desk and Youth Empowerment Strategic Framework 2026–2029 to strengthen youth participation in governance, skills development and economic empowerment. The initiative, announced at an event in Keetmanshoop attended by over 100 young people, aims to connect youth to opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, leadership and employment.

    15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Vice President reaffirms support for Hyphen green hydrogen project

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Hyphen green hydrogen project in Lüderitz to reaffirm government support for the initiative and highlight its role in economic transformation, job creation, and sustainable development. The project is structured as a public-private partnership with government holding a 24% stake under a concession agreement signed in June 2023.

    5 May 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Keetmanshoop Vocational Centre opens for green energy training

    Namibia inaugurated the N$107 million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) on 19 March 2026, a facility designed to train youth in green hydrogen, oil and gas, solar installation, and water sanitation to support the country's southern energy corridor development. The centre welcomed 253 inaugural trainees, including 101 women, and aims to provide international-standard technical certification to build a home-grown workforce for the region's emerging energy industries.

    31 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 23 March

  1. ACC gathers input for next anti-corruption strategy plan

    The Anti-Corruption Commission held a consultative workshop in Keetmanshoop with //Kharas regional stakeholders to gather input for the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026-2030. ACC Director General Paulus Noa emphasized that fighting corruption and promoting ethical values is a collective responsibility requiring preventative measures across all sectors of society.

    23 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 March

  1. Keetmanshoop opens first state dialysis centre

    Keetmanshoop District Hospital has inaugurated a state-of-the-art dialysis facility funded by the Social Security Commission, reducing the need for patients to travel to Windhoek for renal care. Health Minister Luvindao said the centre marks a milestone in advancing accessible healthcare and is part of plans to establish a national kidney transplant service.

    20 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Keetmanshoop hospital upgraded with new dialysis unit

    The government has inaugurated a N$7.3-million dialysis unit at Keetmanshoop District Hospital and plans to upgrade it to an intermediate facility, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment. The upgrade is part of a N$16-billion national health systems strengthening programme, with over N$100 million already invested in ||Kharas region health infrastructure since 2023.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. 24th Nedbank Newspaper Cup launches for April in Keetmanshoop

    The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, a national football and netball tournament that has run since 2001, was launched yesterday and will take place from 3–5 April in Keetmanshoop with all 14 regions participating. Officials including Deputy Minister of Sport Dino Ballotti and Netball Namibia President Juanita Witbeen praised the event for promoting youth sports development and discovering talent for national teams.

    10 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Center opens with 138 students

    The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Center officially opened, enrolling 138 students in eight fields including water supply, mechanical engineering, solar installation, electrical engineering, ICT, welding, logistics, and occupational health and safety. The facility aims to serve qualifying trainees from //Kharas and Hardap regions and support skills development for the region's economic growth.

    17 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 30 January

  1. Minister calls for local mineral beneficiation in //Kharas region

    Mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse visited //Kharas and urged locals to benefit more from the region's natural resources through value addition and local participation in mining activities. He also warned small miners that Exclusive Prospecting Licences could be revoked if not optimally used, and noted government efforts to expand electricity access.

    30 January 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 14 January

  1. //Kharas leadership calls for unity, service delivery focus

    At the //Kharas Regional Council's 2026 opening, chairperson Gerrit Witbooi urged the council to focus on present and future deliverables rather than past failures, while regional governor Dawid Gertze warned administrators against disrespect, absenteeism, and tardiness, and called for unified work under the Swapo manifesto and NDP6.

    14 January 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Kharas launches youth entrepreneurship fund awareness campaign

    The //Kharas Governor's Youth Desk held an awareness session in Keetmanshoop to educate local youth about the National Youth Development Fund, a government initiative supporting youth entrepreneurship and innovation. Participants received guidance on application procedures, business planning fundamentals, and financial literacy, with regional leaders urging youth to transition from job-seeking to job creation.

    13 January 2026 · New Era

  2. Kharas youth trained on accessing government entrepreneurship fund

    The ||Kharas governor's office held an awareness session at Keetmanshoop to educate youth on the National Youth Development Fund, a government initiative supporting youth entrepreneurship. Participants received training on business planning, financial literacy, eligibility criteria and application procedures, with officials urging young people to become job-creators rather than job-seekers.

    13 January 2026 · The Namibian

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