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… He added that regionally, the Khomas Region recorded the highest number of crashes year-to-date, with 493, followed by Erongo with 171 and Otjozondjupa with 130. …
MVA Fund calls for urgent change in road user behaviour as 229 lives lost in six monthsThe Namibian
… Hosted simultaneously across three regions: //Kharas (Oranjemund), Erongo (Swakopmund), and Khomas (Windhoek), the series of galas showcased Namibia’s swimming depth and ensured athletes from all corners of the country had the chance to shine. …
Cold weather, hot results at Short Course Gala 2Windhoek Observer
… Regionally, Khomas recorded the highest number of crashes at 493, followed by Erongo with 171 and Otjozondjupa with 130. …
Over 1 300 road crashes recorded in six monthsNamibian Sun
Agricultural support programmes are beginning to bear fruit in the Erongo region, with hundreds of farmers receiving training, equipment, livestock and technical support aimed at b... …
Erongo farmers reap benefits of govt supportWindhoek Observer
CHAMWE KAIRA The inauguration of NamPower’s N$394 million Sekelduin Substation marks a major investment in Namibia’s electricity infrastructure that will improve power reliability in the Erongo region while supporting economic growth, industrialisation and future energy projects, …
NamPower’s N$394m substation to strengthen Erongo power supplyThe Namibian
… He said the substation was developed in response to rising electricity demand in the Erongo region, driven by mining activities, industrial development and population growth. …
NamPower rolls out N$4-billion transmission networkThe Namibian
… The preparation process is supported by a US$500 000 (approximately N$8.21 million) initial project preparation grant, which has funded technical and financial consultations, environmental assessments, and site visits to the Erongo and ||Kharas regions. …
Namibia lays groundwork for N$4.1b climate fundNamibian Sun
Erongo's education system is under growing pressure from rapid population growth, with the region needing at least three new schools or 60 additional classrooms every year to keep ... …
Erongo needs three new schools every yearThe Namibian
The Erongo region’s roads death rate has increased by 32% by the middle of this year, despite billions being pumped into infrastructure investment. …
Erongo roads get billions, but deaths keep risingNew Era
Isabel Bento DAURES – As Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses delivered her State of the Region Address yesterday, residents across the Daures constituency waited with bated breath, hoping issues shaping their daily lives would feature prominently in her vision for the region’s fut …
Erongo pins hope on SoraErongo governor Nathalia Goagoses has officially handed over the Usakos Multi-Purpose Sport Facility to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology to begin construction. The facility is expected to provide youth development and talent identification opportunities in the Erongo region.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Erongo governor Nathalia Goagoses has officially handed over the Usakos Multi-Purpose Sport Facility to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology to begin construction. The facility is expected to provide youth development and talent identification opportunities in the Erongo region.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Inspection teams have started searching an area of about 900 square kilometres in the Erongo region for sites planted as part of a nuclear inspection exercise valued at N$150 million.
16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
ACC director general Bryan Eiseb says the Anti-Corruption Commission must do more to combat corruption in the Erongo region, comments he made at a media briefing in Swakopmund.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has been urged to intensify efforts against corruption in Erongo, where bribery is the most commonly reported offence and dozens of cases remain unresolved. ACC director-general Bryan Eiseb warned that corruption could divert public resources from essential services and derail Namibia's hopes of benefiting from its emerging oil and gas sector.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's headline annual inflation for September stood at 5.4%, with core inflation at 4%. Zone 1 (northern regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation at 4.3%, while Khomas Region recorded the highest at 6.2%.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, through partnership with the Namibia Housing Action Group, has constructed and delivered over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide since 1998. Since July last year, the SDFN has constructed and delivered 2 354 houses and established more than 1 000 active savings groups with over 33 000 members across the country's 14 regions.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses has called for money advanced by the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) for housing developments to be repaid and reinvested into new projects.
7 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
According to Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omaheke recorded the highest fertility rates, with women averaging more than five children each, while Namibia's overall total fertility rate stood at 3.897 children per woman, with marked differences between rural areas at 5.027 and urban areas at 3.166.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over outsourcing, job insecurity, occupational safety, retrenchments and inadequate worker benefits following oversight visits to mining operations in Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, //Kharas and Khomas regions, and recommends strict monitoring of subcontractors.
5 October 2026 · New Era →
Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian has appointed Ester Mbathera as editor, overseeing editorial operations of The Namibian, The Current, Spotlight supplements, and Desert FM. Mbathera, who previously worked at The Namibian as a freelance senior reporter covering fishing and mining, most recently served as news editor at The Namibian and editor of The Current before this promotion.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At least 1,760 teachers were recruited over the past four years while classrooms increased from 1,550 to 1,836. An Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian raised concerns that new Jolly Phonics and PE4Life programmes in Junior Primary are adding pressure to teachers in overcrowded classes, but the Education Minister said the programmes were incorporated into the curriculum rather than added on top.
1 October 2026 · New Era →
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in uranium developer Deep Yellow Ltd after reducing its holding to 46,976,651 ordinary shares, falling below the substantial shareholder threshold on 24 September 2026, through market transactions and unwinding of securities lending arrangements.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The One Economy Foundation will hold its 11th annual fundraising soirée on 1 October in Windhoek to support youth-focused programmes across Namibia. Founded in 2016, the foundation targets young Namibians aged 13 to 35 facing barriers to healthcare, education, skills development, and employment.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board says local participation in mining extends across the mine lifecycle—from exploration through logistics, services, and maintenance—but Namibian entities often lack awareness of tenders or capability to compete for procurement contracts that mining companies are required to source locally.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts widespread showers, strong winds, and flash floods today, with the Hardap and //Kharas regions expected to be most affected and severe thunderstorms anticipated in southern regions. Isolated to scattered thundershowers are also expected in interior areas including the north-western regions, Erongo, and Omaheke, while moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal areas.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →
Karibib residents face a severe mosquito infestation driven by leaking sewage pipes that has intensified over the past five months, making daily activities difficult. Town council and health authorities are implementing urgent intervention measures to address the problem.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded 48 deaths and 211 injuries from 112 truck-involved crashes nationwide by 16 September 2026, with Erongo and Otjozondjupa accounting for approximately 60% of fatalities. Collisions were the dominant crash type, representing about 77% of all injuries and fatalities.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thirty-five children under the age of five died after being admitted to hospital for malnutrition in the Erongo region between January 2024 and July 2026.
21 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Thirty-five children under the age of five died from malnutrition in Erongo between 2024 and July 2026, with 450 others admitted for malnutrition-related conditions during the same period, according to health officials presenting figures at regional council meetings.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate, the highest in the SADC region, reflects a mismatch between qualifications produced and actual job readiness. About a third of TVET graduates are not in employment, education, or training, while employers report persistent shortages in digital and technical skills even as the system oversupplies graduates in business management and public administration.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses has highlighted the risk that vulnerable communities can be manipulated and exploited by investors despite the necessity of investment for job creation and economic expansion. The editorial argues that communities lack the technical expertise and negotiating power to engage with wealthy corporations on equal terms, making them vulnerable to promises of immediate benefits.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses has warned investors against exploiting divisions within indigenous communities to advance business interests, urging them to move beyond consultations and token donations to structure benefit-sharing initiatives around actual community needs.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rosatom and Kazakhstan have signed a contract to build a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power plant with two reactor units. Rosatom Africa says the project is relevant to Namibia, which produces around 12% of global uranium but imports up to 22% of its electricity, and notes that Namibia and Russia are already discussing nuclear cooperation including uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and educational programmes.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Usakos Town Council has partnered with Chakula Investments to establish a youth-run butchery in the Erongo region town, where two young people will be selected and trained to manage operations. Chakula will provide business management training and meat supply, while the council provides a stall at its SME park, aiming to create sustainable youth businesses and improve meat accessibility.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Left-handed guitarist Immanuel 'Brazho' |Gomusab, self-taught from Tsaobes settlement in Erongo, fronted cover bands Black 5 and Silver Stars, performing renditions of international hits and later opened for South African band Harari. Brazho attributes his success to long hours and strict rehearsal discipline rather than overnight success.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate for August reached 5%, up from 3.2% in August 2025, with monthly inflation at 0.6%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Zone 2 (Khomas Region) recorded the highest annual inflation rate at 5.9%, while Zone 1 recorded the lowest at 4%.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Three remote schools in Erongo region have received new classroom blocks and storerooms, plus renovations to existing facilities worth N$3.2 million, delivered through MTC's Rural Schools Project in partnership with the MVA Fund. Each school received a newly constructed block with two classrooms and a storeroom alongside structural refurbishments.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →