Also known as: Gertze · Ferdinand Gertze · governor Dawid Gertze · //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze · Jacqueline Gertze · Roger Gertze · Governor of the //Kharas region
Dawid Gertze — regional governor of //Kharas, warning administrators against disrespect and absenteeism at the 2026 Regional Council opening.
Six films produced through MultiChoice Namibia's local content initiatives received 13 nominations at the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards, scheduled for 28 March, across categories including Best Feature Film, Best Script, and Best Editor. The awards are making a comeback after a six-year hiatus caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Six films produced through MultiChoice Namibia's local content initiatives received 13 nominations at the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards, scheduled for 28 March, across categories including Best Feature Film, Best Script, and Best Editor. The awards are making a comeback after a six-year hiatus caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Award-winning actor Adriano Visagie is launching a four-part MultiChoice Spotlight masterclass series to equip grassroots Namibian filmmakers and performers with business and performance skills. The quarterly in-person sessions will cover topics including the business of acting, personal branding, and opportunities such as the MultiChoice Talent Factory.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →