Also known as: ERC
Erongo Regional Council — administrative body overseeing the Erongo Region in Namibia, addressing education, health, disaster management, and infrastructure.
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Windhoek Observer
Erongo Regional Council invested N$8.5 million to guarantee uninterrupted water supply to Uis
“The Governor confirmed that Uis has been officially upgraded from a settlement to village status, making it the eighth local authority in the region, with the regional council investing N$8.5 million to guarantee uninterrupted water supply.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo SORA decries 33.7% education pass rate and rising road fatalitiesWindhoek Observer
Erongo Regional Council's Directorate of Education will consult on distribution of sanitary pads to vulnerable girls and women across the region
“/Goagoses accepted the sanitary pads, which will be distributed to vulnerable girls and women across the region in consultation with the Directorate of Education within the Erongo Regional Council.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Local businessman donates 1,500 sanitary pads to Erongo governor’s officeInformanté
Erongo Regional Council announced that it is conducting an official data-capturing exercise for persons with disabilities in the region
“THE Erongo Regional Council has announced that it is conducting an official data-capturing exercise for persons with disabilities in the region.”
Erongo Regional Council conducts data-capturing exercise for persons with disabilitiesThe Namibian
Erongo Regional Council chairperson was present to welcome the team at Swakopmund
“We already started with our celebration on our arrival at Swakopmund the morning of the 7 April when we were welcomed by our supporters, the governor, the Erongo Regional Council chairperson and the Swakopmund mayor.”
We worked hard for the Newspaper Cup title – MoutonNew Era
Erongo Regional Council received a presentation from Green Brine Technologies seeking 25 hectares of land
“Assley Kalola, the project coordinator, during a presentation to the Erongo regional council in a bid to acquire 25 hectares of land from the council, said their plan is to combine renewable energy, industrial production and environmental protection.”
Namibian start-up sets eyes on desalination brineNew Era
Erongo Regional Council has acknowledged water supply and infrastructure constraints across the region
“The Erongo Regional Council has also acknowledged water supply and infrastructure constraints across the region, saying growing demand in both formal and informal settlements is placing existing systems under strain.”
Omaruru needs N$28m to upgrade informal waterThe Namibian
Erongo Regional Council has acknowledged water supply and infrastructure constraints across the region
“The Erongo Regional Council has also acknowledged water supply and infrastructure constraints across the region, saying growing demand in both formal and informal settlements is placing existing systems under strain.”
Omaruru needs N$28m for better access to waterThe Namibian
Erongo Regional Council has provided support to Erongo regional netball team
“We've had great support from institutions like Erongo Red, the Erongo Regional Council, the Office of the Governor, and the directorate of education in the past.”
Erongo netball eyes stronger performanceThe Namibian
Erongo Regional Council is responsible for managing the regional allocation
“The project is being implemented as part of the national N$140-million sport infrastructure programme, with the Erongo Regional Council responsible for managing the regional allocation.”
Usakos multi-purpose sport facility construction kicks off under N$140m national programmeThe Namibian
Erongo Regional Council owes over N$1 million in unpaid leave days to seven former councillors
“Seven former Erongo Regional Council councillors claim the council owes them over N$1 million in unpaid leave days, citing a contradictory government directive.”
Erongo councillors claim over N$1 million owed in unpaid accrued leave daysThe Erongo Regional Council has suspended teaching and learning at all schools in Kuisebmond and Narraville for 13–14 October 2026 due to planned water supply interruptions announced by Walvis Bay municipality. National examinations will proceed as scheduled for affected learners.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Erongo Regional Council has suspended teaching and learning at all schools in Kuisebmond and Narraville for 13–14 October 2026 due to planned water supply interruptions announced by Walvis Bay municipality. National examinations will proceed as scheduled for affected learners.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The upgraded Karibib–Usakos Road and Usakos Traffic Circle in Erongo Region have been officially opened by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, marking a milestone in regional connectivity and safety. The minister warned road users to adhere to traffic regulations and cautioned truck drivers against overloading, saying the practice could damage the million-dollar investment.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
Between January and July 2026, 95 children under five in Erongo Region were hospitalised due to malnutrition, with seven deaths recorded. The Chief Health Programme Officer noted that hospital admissions represent only part of the malnutrition problem, as 418 children under five were diagnosed with malnutrition region-wide during the same period.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Erongo Regional Council held an emergency disaster risk management committee meeting in Swakopmund to address veld fires it says have reached an alarming stage.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses criticised senior education officials, regional leaders, and the Erongo Regional Council chairperson for skipping the opening of the Erongo Arts and Culture Regional Festival 2026 in Karibib, and said she has expressed her disappointment to education minister Sanet Steenkamp, demanding an explanation for their no-shows.
20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Wildfires continue to destroy hundreds of hectares of grazing land in Dâures constituency, with emergency teams and communities battling to contain the blaze. Dry, windy weather has complicated containment efforts, but coordinated action involving the Namibian Air Force, local farmers, traditional authorities, and volunteers has helped suppress the fires.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Devastating wildfires in Dâures Constituency have destroyed grazing land and threatened communities, prompting the Namibian Air Force to assist in suppression efforts. The Dâures Constituency Office is coordinating an emergency response with the Erongo Regional Council, central government, traditional authorities, farmers and volunteers.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has allocated N$10 million towards a Food/Cash-for-Work Programme for the current financial year to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and create community assets, in response to Namibia's unemployment rate of 36.9% and youth unemployment of 44.1%.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Navy engaged approximately 3,000 learners from Erongo schools at the Erongo Annual Career Fair in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund from 13–17 July 2026, presenting recruitment pathways, training programmes, and career opportunities in maritime defence.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Erongo Directorate of Education has relaunched applications for 2027 pre-primary and Grade 1 admissions after suspending the initial registration process to assess school infrastructure and develop a fairer placement strategy. Applications for Swakopmund and Walvis Bay circuits will run from 21 to 27 July.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Erongo Regional Council has issued an appeal for responsible fire management as active wildfires continue to threaten the Daures and Karibib Constituencies. The council warned of the devastating impact uncontrolled fires can have on communities, livestock, wildlife, grazing land, infrastructure, and the natural environment, and urged residents to refrain from burning vegetation without necessary precautions and to report fire outbreaks immediately.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine celebrated its golden jubilee with a gala dinner in Swakopmund, bringing together government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. The event highlighted the mine's deep ties with the Erongo Region and its commitment to continued operations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Langer Heinrich Uranium has donated a fully equipped 4×4 off-road ambulance to the Ministry of Health and Social Services Erongo Directorate to strengthen emergency healthcare services in Arandis and surrounding communities. The donation brings the total number of ambulances provided by LHU to the directorate to seven, with a combined value exceeding N$6.1 million, supporting services across Arandis, Omaruru, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Henties Bay.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Overcrowded classrooms and rising demand for pre-primary placements are straining public schools, with some schools accommodating around 45 pupils when the recommended ratio is 35 pupils per teacher. The education directorate in Erongo region has temporarily suspended new pupil enrolments at public primary schools in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Enrolment for pre-primary and grade 1 learners at government schools in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay has been suspended following an influx of hundreds of parents camping outside schools to secure placements. The suspension will allow the Directorate of Education to assess current enrolment levels and verify available school capacities.
29 June 2026 · New Era →
Education leaders from Erongo Region gathered in Swakopmund to tackle the region's declining academic performance, prompted by results showing it ranked ninth nationally at Ordinary Level and eleventh at Advanced Subsidiary Level in 2024 and 2025, a fall from its former status as a leading education region.
25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses delivered her State of the Region Address, reporting that the region's unemployment rate dropped from 32% to 30% over the past year while acknowledging challenges including a 33.7% education pass rate and rising road fatalities.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Minister of Works and Transport officially launched a N$4.2 million mobile NaTIS truck in Omatjete on Monday, offering vision testing, biometric capturing, learner licence testing, and vehicle licence issuances to residents. The mobile unit is presented as cost-effective compared to building conventional Registering Authority centres.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Gideon Tshomokuti of Benguela Petroleum Supplies donated 1,500 sanitary pads, valued at nearly N$30,000, to the Office of the Erongo Governor in collaboration with JaDa Pads. The donation followed a courtesy visit during which Tshomokuti discussed the company's operations and future plans with Governor Nathalia /Goagoses, with focus on regional development and youth unemployment.
11 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Erongo Regional Council has launched a five-day procurement training programme aimed at addressing delays and administrative problems affecting project implementation and service delivery. The training brought together members of the procurement management unit, bid evaluation committees and procurement committees to tackle weak procurement capacity and procedural challenges that have delayed projects and affected budget implementation.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has launched an investigation into Omaruru Municipality over allegations of double plot allocations, governance failures, and irregular accommodation arrangements involving the chief executive, as well as failure to hold regular council meetings. Minister James Sankwasa said some allegations appear valid while others stem from misunderstandings, and an internal audit is pending to determine the scope of the issues.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Erongo Regional Council is conducting a data-capturing exercise for persons with disabilities from 5 to 8 May 2026 to update its regional database and improve the coordination and delivery of programmes for disabled people in the region.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Education Minister inaugurated a computer laboratory at Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School in Uis, donated by Swakop Uranium Foundation with 20 computers and networking infrastructure. The minister reaffirmed government commitment to digital education through partnerships while acknowledging persistent technology access gaps in rural areas.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo's under-20 football team won the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, defeating Kunene 2-1 at Keetmanshoop. Team manager Daniel Mouton attributed the victory to determination, unity, and support from stakeholders including the governor's office.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Electricity distributor ErongoRED says it has expanded electrification access across the Erongo region, with a combined urban and rural rate now at about 79%, reflecting steady infrastructure rollouts and projects underway in areas including Harambe, DRC, Karibib and Usakos. The utility is working to align with national development priorities under Vision 2030 while facing challenges including copper theft, which costs about N$5 million annually.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Green Brine Technologies, founded in early 2023, aims to turn desalination waste into valuable industrial chemicals using renewable energy, with pilot testing expected this year and full-scale commercialisation targeted for 2029. The company projects creating over 120 permanent jobs by 2029 and contributing up to US$7.2 million in annual tax revenue by 2031.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Rapid population growth and proliferation of informal backyard housing in Walvis Bay have driven electricity consumption to record levels, with the suburb of Kuisebmond alone consuming 54% of Swakopmund's total power use. The municipality faces increasing pressure to provide affordable housing and land, with approximately 23 000 backyard shacks housing 42 000 people and thousands more on waiting lists.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Former United Fishing Enterprises workers and others in Namibia's fishing industry have submitted petitions to the Erongo governor, demanding stable employment after years without work since 2018. They cite the pilchard moratorium and quota allocation systems as obstacles to permanent jobs and call for government intervention to create opportunities in the sector.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Omaruru Town Council needs an estimated N$28 million to upgrade water infrastructure in informal settlements, as it faces ageing systems, vandalism of communal water points, and rising demand linked to rapid urbanisation. Recent borehole drilling has stabilised overall water supply, but the council continues to tackle illegal connections and plans phased upgrades of asbestos pipelines while seeking government support.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Omaruru Town Council requires an estimated N$28 million to upgrade water infrastructure in informal settlements as it grapples with ageing systems, drought-related challenges, and rapid urbanisation. While recent borehole drilling has stabilised overall supply, the council faces ongoing issues with vandalism, illegal connections, and the need to replace asbestos pipelines, with funding remaining a critical constraint.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →