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The Namibian
… The region borders the Oshikoto, Omaheke, Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Erongo and Khomas regions, improving accessibility for students from across a wide geographical area.
Nust moves agriculture campus to OtaviNew Era
… Some of the sites identified include Bukalo and Sibbinda in the Zambezi region, Usakos and Uis in Erongo, Divundu and Mayana in Kavango East, Otjinene and Tallismanus in Omaheke, and Aranos and Rehoboth East in Hardap. …
Government launches construction of 28 constituency sports facilitiesInformanté
… The minister further assured that the Ministry of Education is committed to tackling school overcrowding across the country and intends to roll out targeted decongestion projects in highly congested schools in the Erongo, Khomas, Kavango, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi regions. …
Steenkamp inaugurates new classrooms and ablution facilities at Suiderhof Primary SchoolNew Era
… The speedy forward, a proud descendant of the minority Topnaar unique ethnic group #Aonin, sub-clan of the Nama ethnic group, primarily located on the banks of the Kuiseb River in the Erongo region, got exposed to competitive football when he teamed up with his buddies to form a …
Tales of the Legends – Paying dignified homage to beloved ‘Mini MuffinNew Era
OMARURU – Farmers in the Erongo region lost livestock worth N$2.6 million to stock theft in 2025. …
Erongo farmers lose livestock worth N$2.6m … stock theft up by 31%, 41 arrestedNew Era
… There are 29 large projects, at least one per region, with up to three in regions like //Karas, Erongo, Kavango West, Khomas, and Ohangwena. …
Gov slams local authorities over school land feesThe Namibian
… According to the Erongo police, the incident happened at about 00h20 on Friday, about 7km from Karibib towards Omaruru. …
Defence force member killed on Karibib roadNew Era
SWAKOPMUND – The Sunam joint venture will need at least N$ 2.1 billion for the construction of the new desalination plant in Erongo. …
N$2.1b desalination plant …NamWater 30%, Swakop Uranium 70%New Era
WALVIS BAY – Police in Erongo have arrested 221 suspects in connection with drug-related cases from October 2025 to date. …
Erongo: Over 200 arrests in drug raids … N$2.5 million worth of narcotics confiscatedThe Namibian
… Ballotti says there are currently 29 large capital projects underway, with a minimum of one in each region and a maximum of three in regions such as //Kharas, Erongo, Kavango West, Khomas, and Ohangwena. …
Over 500 education ministry capital projects underwayA new dialysis unit inaugurated at Walvis Bay District Hospital is expected to serve 54 state patients in the Erongo region, reducing their need to travel for treatment and lowering costs to the state.
A new dialysis unit opening at Walvis Bay hospital reduces travel burden and costs for state patients across the Erongo region.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A new dialysis unit inaugurated at Walvis Bay District Hospital is expected to serve 54 state patients in the Erongo region, reducing their need to travel for treatment and lowering costs to the state.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two separate suicide incidents within days of each other have occurred in the coastal region. A Swakopmund resident was found deceased in her vehicle after shooting herself, and the body of a Tsumeb businessman was discovered near the coast after he walked into the sea.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Home Affairs is reviewing immigration legislation enacted in 1993 to address modern migration complexities, introduce pre-arrival information submission systems, and create provisions for investors, business visitors and specialised workers to support economic growth and border security.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly reconvenes on 2 June 2026 after a month recess during which MPs conducted oversight visits, stakeholder consultations, and regional and international parliamentary engagements. Deputy Speaker Katamelo was appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, while parliamentary committees assessed poverty alleviation and service delivery, including concerns over an incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
The body of Nafutal Shinedima, 37, who went missing on 27 May, was recovered from the ocean near Swakopmund on Sunday after a two-day search. His brother identified the body, which was found in the area where he was suspected to have entered the sea.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Andrada Mining Limited has secured N$98 million in conditional debt financing from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia to support expansion projects at Uis Mine in Erongo. The funds will be used for construction and commissioning of an ore-sorting circuit, increased crushing capacity, accelerated stripping activities, and resource estimates.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A desert locust outbreak has been detected in parts of Erongo and Hardap, with swarms destroying grazing and vegetation across at least 15 farms covering 300–400 square kilometres. The Ministry of Agriculture says the locusts are in the flying stage, making control difficult, and has deployed vehicle-mounted sprayers to contain the outbreak.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Erongo governor's office has ordered M15 Mining Contractor, hired by Osino Resources Corp, to halt operations immediately after jobseekers' CVs were found dumped at Karibib. The governor called the incident "disrespectful and unacceptable" and directed the company to appear before her office to account for the matter, though Karibib Town Council suggested it resulted from a misunderstanding during a relocation and clean-up process.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek High Court judge has authorised the deputy sheriff to sell Hodago Fishing's vessel Venus 1 through public auction after the financially troubled company failed to repay Standard Bank Namibia N$36 million in loan and facility agreements. Gendev Fishing Resources, in which the Swapo-owned company Guinas Investments holds 96.5%, has 45% shareholding in Hodago Fishing.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse says his ministry will investigate allegations that CVs submitted by unemployed Namibians to M15 Mining Contractor, a Chinese company working for Osino Resources Corporation in Karibib, were dumped in the open. Amutse described the handling of job seekers' personal information as unacceptable and indicated the Ministry of Labour may also become involved due to both labour and ethical concerns.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
International University of Management founder David Namwandi announced construction of a 120-bed private hospital located three kilometres northwest of Ondangwa, expected to open mid-2027. The facility will serve as a training hospital in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
18 May 2026 · New Era →
The International University of Management is constructing a 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa, expected to open by mid-2027, which will also serve as a training facility in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in April 2026, though transport and fuel costs remain under pressure. Consumers in northern regions (zone 1) paid the highest diesel price at N$24.31 per litre, while Khomas residents (zone 2) paid the lowest at N$24.12.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Canadian exploration company Ongwe Minerals says new drilling results at its Manga prospect in Erongo region show a 2-kilometre-long underground gold zone larger than initially expected, with gold values ranging from low levels to 470 parts per billion. The company plans to extend drilling and sampling to track mineralisation further east beneath soil and calcrete cover.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School at Uis in the Erongo region has received 20 computers, a printer and networking equipment valued at N$347 000 from the Swakop Uranium Foundation to bridge technological gaps in rural education.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Leo Scholz, a 7-year-old who started playing football at DTS in 2016, has developed into a goalkeeper and shot-stopper. He recently made his Namibia U/17 national team debut, fulfilling a long-held dream to represent his country.
7 May 2026 · New Era →
Paladin Energy says rising global nuclear energy demand and a uranium supply shortage are creating opportunities for the company to strengthen value from its uranium assets, including the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia's Erongo region. The company is focused on increasing production while maintaining financial flexibility and benefiting from long-term uranium supply contracts.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Radial Truss Industries, dismissed from the N$77 million Oe !Gab Primary School project at Tubusis village in February, disputes poor workmanship accusations and says the project was 90% complete at dismissal. The contractor blames subcontractor withdrawals linked to rising costs from Covid-19, the Ukraine war, and procurement delays for project delays, while the Ministry of Education cited poor workmanship as grounds for dismissal.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A Ministry of Health and Social Services 14-seater minibus collided with an oncoming truck on the Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road on Friday, killing all occupants including the driver and three nurses accompanying patients. The youngest victim was nine-year-old Lazarus Hamutenya, who was being transported to Katutura State Hospital from Khorixas District Hospital.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 67-year-old woman died in a car accident on the B2 road outside Karibib on Sunday when a minibus driver lost control of the vehicle, bringing the death toll from car accidents over the long weekend to 20. Six passengers sustained serious to moderate injuries while six others escaped unharmed.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
At an Anti-Corruption Commission consultative meeting in Erongo, regional leaders said corruption is slowing development and weakening public trust. An evaluation of the current anti-corruption strategy showed a 71% implementation rate, with Namibia's corruption perception index score remaining at 49 for four years, below the target of 65.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts substantial showers across the country today, with the heaviest thundershowers expected in the Hardap and //Kharas regions, potentially causing flash floods. Several other regions including Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, Khomas, and Omaheke are also expected to experience rain showers and windy conditions.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Inge Zaamwani has ordered urgent action on water shortages, delayed responses and land servicing challenges in the Erongo region. Zaamwani said the region can no longer describe itself as water-stressed while located next to the ocean and having desalination potential.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Inge Zaamwani has ordered urgent action on water shortages and land servicing challenges in Erongo, calling for accelerated development of a second desalination plant and efficient operation of the existing one. She emphasized that water must be both developed and made affordable for residents and businesses.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani has urged the Livestock Support Programme to prioritise cattle distribution to drought-stricken farmers in 2025, particularly in Erongo, Kunene, and //Kharas regions where livestock losses have been severe.
27 April 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 →
Germany has funded the "Speak Up" project addressing gender-based violence in Hardap, Erongo and Omusati regions with 84,432.35 euros (N$1.59 million). The project, running from April to December 2026, will use music, dance, play, and intergenerational dialogues to promote positive masculinity and mental health awareness, particularly among young people.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
Musician Big Ben will perform at Zoo Park in Windhoek tomorrow with his full band, The Last Band, playing over 30 songs from his catalogue. The concert will include dedications to fallen leaders and will feature opening acts The Ells and DJs Kiki and Ambizzy, with gates opening at 16h00 and the show starting at 19h00.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A three-day medical campaign in Omusati's Outapi area provided free healthcare services including HIV testing, medical consultations, reproductive health counselling, and screenings for blood sugar, haemoglobin and cancer to 678 residents. The initiative, led by Dune Seven Medical Centre in collaboration with local partners, aimed to improve healthcare access in underserved communities and promote early disease detection.
16 April 2026 · New Era →