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John //Khamuseb

Also known as: John Julius //Khamuseb · Khamuseb · Otjozondjupa Governor John Julius //Khamuseb

Governor of Otjozondjupa region, advocates for education infrastructure funding and road safety investment.

2026-01-202026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb warned that technology focus should not overlook basic skills

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    “Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb said the focus on technology should not result in basic skills being overlooked.”

    Ballotti warns against rushing Namibia’s digital education drive
  3. Windhoek Observer

    Governor John Julius //Khamuseb called for more money to be channeled into education infrastructure

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    “Patience Makwele Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb has called for more money to be channeled into education infrastructure, saying the roughly 10% allocated for development is not enough to meet the needs of schools.”

    Governor demands bigger education development budget
  4. Windhoek Observer

    //Khamuseb said the government needed to reconsider how it funds education as the country pushes to introduce more technology into schools

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    “Speaking at the National ICT in Education Convention and Exhibition (NICE2026) in Otjiwarongo on Monday, //Khamuseb said the government needed to reconsider how it funds education as the country pushes to introduce more technology into schools.”

    Governor demands bigger education development budget
  5. September 2026
  6. Windhoek Observer

    Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb said communities continued to face unemployment, poverty, water and sanitation challenges

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    “He said communities continued to face unemployment, poverty, water and sanitation challenges, infrastructure gaps and limited access to public services.”

    Regional councils face test over decentralisation promises
  7. Windhoek Observer

    Otjozondjupa Governor John Julius //Khamuseb argued that participation should be measured by meaningful influence on decisions and development

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    “Otjozondjupa Governor John Julius //Khamuseb correctly shifted the conversation towards outcomes when he argued that participation should be measured by whether it has a meaningful influence on decisions and development.”

    Decentralisation: Namibia’s Political Dream Still Waiting to Become Reality
  8. Informanté

    Otjozondjupa Governor John Julius //Khamuseb joined community march in Tsumkwe with //Khumub and San traditional leaders

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    “//Khumub, who joined Otjozondjupa Governor John Julius //Khamuseb and Chiefs representing various San traditional communities during a community march in Tsumkwe, said culture represents identity, memory, knowledge and belonging.”

    //Khumub highlights San heritage, language preservation
  9. July 2026
  10. Windhoek Observer

    Governor John //Khamuseb called for stronger national investment in road safety along the B1 highway

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    “Sostenus Wilherm Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has called for stronger national investment in road safety along the B1 highway, warning that the country's busiest transport corridor has become synonymous with devastating loss of life and that urgent collective action is needed to reverse the trend.”

    Otjozondjupa governor rallies national action as B1 road deaths mount
  11. Windhoek Observer

    Governor //Khamuseb said road safety cannot be left solely to traffic authorities and every road user has a role to play

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    “He stressed that road safety cannot be left solely to traffic authorities, saying every road user has a role to play in preventing crashes.”

    Otjozondjupa governor rallies national action as B1 road deaths mount
  12. June 2026
  13. Informanté

    Governor John Julius //Khamuseb expressed concern over critical shortage of functional police vehicles in the region

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    “THE Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region, John Julius //Khamuseb, has expressed concern over the critical shortage of functional police vehicles in the region, saying the lack of resources is hampering efforts to combat crime.”

    Otjozondjupa grapples with critical police vehicle shortage
  14. Informanté

    //Khamuseb revealed region has 137 vehicles, only 89 operational

    Source

    “He revealed that the region currently has a police fleet of 137 vehicles, of which only 89 are operational.”

    Otjozondjupa grapples with critical police vehicle shortage
Society

Deputy education minister warns against hasty digital learning expansion

The News

Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti has warned that Namibia's plans to expand digital learning face significant challenges including poor internet connectivity in remote schools, ageing ICT equipment, electricity shortages, and high data and maintenance costs. Ballotti cautioned that Namibia must not rush to introduce new technology while basic conditions for learning remain problematic in some schools.

7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Deputy education minister warns against hasty digital learning expansion

    Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti has warned that Namibia's plans to expand digital learning face significant challenges including poor internet connectivity in remote schools, ageing ICT equipment, electricity shortages, and high data and maintenance costs. Ballotti cautioned that Namibia must not rush to introduce new technology while basic conditions for learning remain problematic in some schools.

    7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Otjozondjupa governor urges larger education infrastructure budget

    Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb called for more money to be allocated to education infrastructure, saying the roughly 10% currently allocated for development is insufficient to meet schools' needs and enable the introduction of technology. He suggested the government should consider redirecting funding from other ministries to strengthen education.

    6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Regional councils face scrutiny over decentralisation powers and funding

    Regional councillors are facing renewed scrutiny over limited decision-making powers, inadequate funding and delays in transferring government functions, nearly three decades after Namibia adopted its decentralisation policy. At a consultative conference in Otjiwarongo, the parliamentary standing committee noted that 42 functions from six ministries had been coordinated for decentralisation, although most had been delegated rather than devolved, and that the programme remained slow with poor coordination among challenges.

    30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia's decentralisation remains delegation, not true devolution

    Nearly three decades after adopting decentralisation as a pillar of democratic governance, Namibia has delegated 42 functions from six ministries to regional councils, but most are delegated rather than devolved—meaning councils perform functions on behalf of central government rather than acquiring independent authority, leaving political power concentrated centrally.

    30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Deputy Minister urges preservation of San languages and heritage

    At Namibia's Annual San Cultural Festival in Tsumkwe, Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub emphasized that preservation of San languages, cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge is essential to maintaining San community identity, and highlighted opportunities for communities to benefit from cultural tourism and cultural enterprises.

    29 September 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Otjozondjupa governor calls for national road safety investment on B1

    Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has called for stronger national investment in road safety along the B1 highway, warning that the country's busiest transport corridor has become synonymous with devastating loss of life. A road safety community engagement initiative launched in Otjiwarongo will travel to multiple towns during the week, involving the directorate of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture and other stakeholders.

    28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Otjozondjupa region has only 89 operational police vehicles

    The Governor of Otjozondjupa Region reported that of a police fleet of 137 vehicles, only 89 are operational due to mechanical defects, hampering crime-fighting efforts. Despite the shortage, law enforcement has issued 11,392 traffic fines worth N$11.8 million and recorded 808 motor vehicle accidents with 45 fatalities during the reporting period.

    30 June 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Otjozondjupa governor calls for farm price regulation

    Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb has called on government to consider measures to regulate farm prices, arguing that without intervention, equitable access to land is hindered.

    30 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 29 June

  1. NEPC calls for closer collaboration on government success stories

    The board chairperson of the New Era Publication Corporation highlighted the importance of enhanced cooperation between government institutions, public entities and the media to ensure that development successes receive recognition. He stated that NEPC's mandate is to support the government's efforts in building a better Namibia through credible journalism and urged stakeholders to proactively share information about their achievements.

    29 June 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Otjozondjupa region holds first regional Genocide Day commemoration

    Residents of Otjozondjupa will visit sacred gravesites of those who died in the 1904-1908 Ohamakari battle—a war of resistance by the Ovaherero against German imperial forces—with commemoration events hosted at the Okakarara Cultural Centre. The regional governor calls on residents, particularly youth, to attend and preserve the memory of the Ovaherero sacrifices.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 15 May

  1. Government transfers youth and sports functions to 14 regional councils

    Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has warned against political and administrative power struggles as the government decentralises youth empowerment, sports promotion and development planning functions to all 14 regional councils, with 327 staff members expected to be seconded during the transition. Sankwasa stressed that decentralisation cannot succeed if institutions compete for authority and called for clarity on reporting lines and responsibilities between governors, regional councils and decentralised staff.

    15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 13 April

  1. Governor James Uerikua remembered at memorial service

    Hundreds gathered in Otjozondjupa to pay respects to former governor and National Assembly member James Unomasa Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter weekend along with his 14-year-old son, Venturo. Former First Lady Monica Geingos and fellow leaders praised his legacy as a visionary who championed agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Lawmakers mourn death of Swapo MP James Uerikua

    Swapo member of parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua died in a vehicle accident in Otjozondjupa on Friday. Fellow lawmakers described him as a skilled debater and intellectually gifted parliamentarian, mourning his loss to the National Assembly and the country.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Otumborombonga to get new primary school with private funding

    The Otjozondjupa education directorate has received a two-hectare piece of land from the Otumborombonga community for the construction of a primary school, funded by a German couple and valued at approximately N$2.2 million. The school, expected to cater to learners from pre-primary to Grade 7, will ease pressure on distant schools and reduce travel burden for approximately 7,000 residents in the area.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Parliamentary committee inspects health capital projects in Otjozondjupa

    A 15-member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality and Social Services commenced visits to capital projects initiated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Otjozondjupa region. The committee is conducting oversight and evaluation of the projects, following reports from the regional governor that many health infrastructure projects in the region remain dormant, incomplete, or non-functional despite multi-year budgeting.

    20 January 2026 · New Era →

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