//Kharas — Namibian region featured in coverage of football, weather, infrastructure, and governance.
NamPost has intensified collaboration with regional leaders across seven regions to improve the distribution of National Social Cash Grants, following engagement sessions focused on addressing service delivery challenges and enhancing efficiency since taking over the programme on 1 October 2025.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
NamPost has intensified collaboration with regional leaders across seven regions to improve the distribution of National Social Cash Grants, following engagement sessions focused on addressing service delivery challenges and enhancing efficiency since taking over the programme on 1 October 2025.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially opened the N$127 million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre, one of several regional centres run by the Namibia Training Authority. The centre, financed by an African Development Bank loan, has enrolled 253 trainees (101 women) in courses including solar installation, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and logistics.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Keetmanshoop District Hospital has inaugurated a state-of-the-art dialysis facility funded by the Social Security Commission, reducing the need for patients to travel to Windhoek for renal care. Health Minister Luvindao said the centre marks a milestone in advancing accessible healthcare and is part of plans to establish a national kidney transplant service.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Meteorological Services expects rain on Thursday to affect Omaheke, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Kavango East, Kavango West and Zambezi regions. Authorities urge the public to exercise caution during heavy rainfall, avoid crossing flooded rivers, and activate flood preparedness measures, particularly in the Zambezi Region where the river is already overflowing.
19 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Land Reform has committed to urgently rehabilitating the Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre, which produces tilapia fingerlings for small-scale fish farmers across six regions. The executive director set a target for the facility to return to full production by December this year.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 MTC Volleyball National League begins this Saturday in Otjiwarongo, featuring eight teams in each men's and women's category and seven rounds hosted across multiple regions. Defending men's champions Namibia Correctional Service aim for a third consecutive title, while the league welcomes new teams from Kavango East and introduces Gobabis as a new host town.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has warned councillors to uphold proper governance standards and settle outstanding local authority bills, or face personal liability and account disconnections. He called on them to prioritize service delivery over party politics and work collectively for the benefit of residents.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Swapo's regional coordinator Matheus Mumbala addressed concerns in government institutions in //Kharas, calling for investigations and audits of the Keetmanshoop Electricity Business Unit and town councils from December 2020 to December 2025, and urging district leadership renewal and unity among councillors on development and service delivery.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Police arrested a 43-year-old in Aus with mandrax tablets and suspected drug proceeds, and a 22-year-old in Kavango West's Karanawa village with cannabis. Both suspects remain in custody pending court proceedings and investigation.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the renaming of the NFA Presidential Cup in honour of the late Dr Hage Geingob, recognising his legacy as a passionate supporter of Namibian football. The president outlined ambitious targets to develop sports infrastructure across all 121 constituencies and establish centres of excellence by 2030, emphasising sport's role in youth development, national unity and economic growth.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →