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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June 2026
30 JunNamibian Sun
Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb called on government to consider measures to regulate farm prices
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“Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb has called on government to consider measures to regulate farm prices, arguing that without intervention, equitable access to land woul...”
Farms cost too much, governor says
29 JunNew Era
Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb welcomed the initiative, highlighting that effective communication and public engagement are crucial for national development
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“Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb welcomed the initiative, highlighting that effective communication and public engagement are crucial for national development.”
NEPC calls for closer collaboration to help tell success stories
May 2026
27 MayThe Namibian
John //Khamuseb has announced gravesite is located near Okakarara Cultural Centre
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“Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has announced that the gravesite is located near the Okakarara Cultural Centre, which will host the primary commemoration events.”
Otjozondjupa to mark historic first Genocide Day commemoration at Ohamakari
15 MayWindhoek Observer
John //Khamuseb called transition a deliberate and strategic shift for local governance
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“Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb welcomed the transition, calling it "a deliberate and strategic shift" aimed at improving local governance and service delivery.”
Sankwasa warns against power struggles in decentralisation
April 2026
13 AprNew Era
John //Khamuseb said his predecessor Uerikua elevated the region's status and championed development
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“Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb said his immediate predecessor, Uerikua, elevated the region's status and was always at the forefront of championing development across the board.”
Uerikua immortalised in Otjozondjupa …Sheya remembers all-season comrade, brother
4 AprThe Namibian
John //Khamuseb described Uerikua as an intellectual of format and master of rhetoric and logical debater
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“Otjozondjupa governor and parliamentarian John //Khamuseb described Uerikua as "an intellectual of format", a "master of rhetoric and logical debater" and a leader with "great oratory skills and knowledge on a variety of topics".”
What is parliament without James? – lawmakers mourn Swapo MP Uerikua
March 2026
19 MarNew Era
Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb led groundbreaking ceremony and emphasised urgency of the project
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“Otjozondjupa governor, John //Khamuseb, led the groundbreaking ceremony and emphasised the urgency of the project.”
Otumborombonga to get primary school
January 2026
20 JanNew Era
Otjozondjupa region governor John Julius //Khamuseb informed the committee that many projects are dormant, incomplete or non-functional
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“Otjozondjupa region governor John Julius //Khamuseb informed the committee during the briefing that Otjozondjupa faces numerous challenges in the implementation of capital projects at various state hospitals in the region.”
MP visit Otjiwarongo capital projects

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →