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Dawid Gertze

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

Regional governor of //Kharas, calling for unified work and accountability in governance.

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  1. January 2026

  2. New Era

    Gertze said the South has much to offer and value can be added through engagements

    Source

    “Gertze, in his contribution, said the South has much to offer and that through engagements and interventions, value can be added to it.”

    Amutse pushes for //Kharas local beneficiation

  3. New Era

    //Kharas Regional Governor Dawid Gertze bemoaned ill-perceived disrespect of some administrators towards regional political leadership

    Source

    “In his remarks, //Kharas Regional Governor Dawid Gertze bemoaned the issue of ill-perceived disrespect of some administrators towards the regional political leadership.”

    Bury past, focus on future – Witbooi

  4. New Era

    Governor Dawid Gertze declared 2026 as the 'Year of Action, Unity and Self-reliance'

    Source

    “The engagement, organised by the office of the governor in collaboration with the Regional Youth Desk, aligns with governor Dawid Gertze's declaration of 2026 as the 'Year of Action, Unity and Self-reliance.'”

    ‘Drive economic growth via NYDF’

  5. The Namibian

    Governor Dawid Gertze declared 2026 as the 'Year of Action, Unity and Self-reliance'

    Source

    “The engagement, organised by the Office of the Governor in collaboration with the regional youth desk, aligns with governor Dawid Gertze's declaration of 2026 as the 'Year of Action, Unity and Self-reliance.'”

    ||Kharas youth urged to drive economic growth via NYDF
Politics

President absent from Genocide Remembrance Day events

The News

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.

Why it matters

President's absence from Genocide Remembrance Day events—despite active public schedule—raised accountability questions on a nationally significant commemoration.

31 May 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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