Khomas Regional Council

Also known as: the Regional Council

Khomas Regional Council — local government body in Namibia's Khomas Region, prioritizes water, sanitation, and rural development across constituencies including Windhoek Rural.

2019-06-212026-09-12

What’s been said

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August 2026
24 AugNew Era
Khomas Regional Council financed 192 small and medium enterprise projects through its Income Generating Activities Programme with N$2.5 million
Source
“During the financial year under review, the Khomas Regional Council financed 192 small and medium enterprise projects through its Income Generating Activities Programme, with funding amounting to N$2.5 million.”
High rental costs threaten small businesses
19 AugThe Namibian
Khomas Regional Council owns Park Foods Mall
Source
“Funky Town has fared better than its neighbour the Park Foods Mall, owned by the Khomas Regional Council.”
Funky Town struggles to fill boutique slots
12 AugNew Era
Khomas Regional Council has funded clinic construction, renovations, school infrastructure, and community projects
Source
“He said the money has funded a range of projects, including the construction of a clinic at Farm 508, renovations at Katutura, Hakahana and Okuryangava clinics, improvements to health facilities, soup kitchens, school infrastructure, smart classrooms, constituency projects and youth development initiatives.”
‘City bankrolls Khomas RC with N$100m’ … Kahungu demands receipts
July 2026
20 JulWindhoek Observer
Khomas Regional Council says it remains committed to supporting vulnerable members during winter season
Source
“The Khomas Regional Council says it remains committed to supporting the most vulnerable members of the Khomas Region during the winter season through its constituency offices.”
Khomas council distributes 83 blankets to vulnerable communities
March 2026
20 MarNew Era
Khomas Regional Council is partnering with other organizations in the Khomas Uhuru march and cultural activities
Source
“The event is in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, the Office of the Khomas Governor, the Khomas Regional Council, the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Press Agency.”
Khomas Uhuru march today
January 2026
29 JanNew Era
Khomas Regional Council officially opened its 2026 calendar with focus on progress and commitment to improving lives across the region
Source
“The Khomas Regional Council officially opened its 2026 calendar on Friday, with regional leaders focusing on progress made, acknowledging ongoing challenges, and emphasising their commitment to improving the lives of residents across the region.”
Khomas prioritises health, sanitation
26 JanInformanté
Khomas Regional Council has launched and rolled out Strategic Plan for 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 prioritising water, sanitation, education, health, and other services
Source
“Chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council, Stefanus Ndengu, said that the Council has launched and rolled out its Strategic Plan for the period 2025/2026 to 2029/2030, which prioritises water provision, sanitation, education support, health infrastructure, safety and security, youth empowerment, sports development, and social welfare initiatives, among others.”
Water provision and sanitation take priority at Khomas Regional Council opening
8 JanNew Era
Khomas Regional Council includes Willem Gariseb as additional member of management committee
Source
“Gariseb was sworn in as one of the additional members of the Khomas Regional Council management committee after the elections.”
Inside Gariseb’s vision for Windhoek Rural
May 2025
17 MayThe Namibian
Khomas Regional Council has made genuine effort to improve residents' lives
Source
“If we cannot be served by the municipality, let Groot Aub be declared a settlement under the Khomas Regional Council again – the only authority that has ever made a genuine effort to improve our lives.”
Groot Aub: A Forgotten People at a Forgotten Place

Politics

Nujoma urges Namibians to draw strength from liberation heroes

The News

At the National Commemoration of Heroes' Day at Heroes' Acre, Khomas Region Governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma called on Namibians to draw inspiration from the bravery of liberation heroes and apply their courage to achieve shared prosperity, acknowledging the reburial of fallen freedom fighters and extending the concept of heroism to contemporary citizens including teachers, healthcare workers, and security personnel.

26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 26 August

Nujoma urges Namibians to draw strength from liberation heroes
At the National Commemoration of Heroes' Day at Heroes' Acre, Khomas Region Governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma called on Namibians to draw inspiration from the bravery of liberation heroes and apply their courage to achieve shared prosperity, acknowledging the reburial of fallen freedom fighters and extending the concept of heroism to contemporary citizens including teachers, healthcare workers, and security personnel.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 24 August

High rental costs hinder small business growth in Khomas
High rental costs for privately owned shops and a shortage of public trading spaces are major obstacles to small business growth in the Khomas region, particularly among young entrepreneurs, according to the Khomas Annual Regional Report for 2025/26. The report calls for the City of Windhoek and other stakeholders to establish more affordable public markets.
24 August 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 19 August

Funky Town Mall struggles to fill boutique and dining slots
Khomas Grove Mall (Funky Town), a retail hub in Khomasdal with an 80–85% occupancy rate and strong anchor tenants, has struggled to fill secondary lifestyle, dining, and boutique spaces on its upper floors, though ground-floor retail remains fully occupied.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 12 August

Windhoek official questions use of N$112 million to regional council
Fransina Kahungu, a former Windhoek mayor, has questioned how the City of Windhoek's estimated N$112 million transferred to the Khomas Regional Council over the past five financial years has been spent, saying residents lack evidence of how the funds improved their lives. The regional council says the money has financed clinics, schools, constituency projects and other development initiatives.
12 August 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 5 August

Windhoek assures Groot Aub residents of free municipal services
The City of Windhoek, together with the ministry of urban and rural development and Khomas Regional Council, held a consultative meeting with Groot Aub residents to discuss land ownership, housing, and infrastructure. Municipal services including water, sewerage, and solid waste will remain free of charge, and the city is investing N$18.4 million in water infrastructure improvements, including an ongoing Phase 2 pipeline upgrade.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 3 August

Health Ministry wins Nipam overall public sector award
The Ministry of Health and Social Services won the overall award at Nipam's second public sector awards ceremony in Windhoek, recognized for investing in professional development and employee capacity building. The ceremony also celebrated 38 public servants who completed Nipam's accredited management programmes at NQF levels 6, 7 and 8.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 July

Namibia marks World Population Day with youth investment call
Namibia commemorated World Population Day 2026 with focus on youth health, opportunities, and teenage pregnancy prevention, launching a UNFPA report that surveyed over 108,000 young adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries. The report found that while many young people aspire to marriage and children, financial insecurity, rising living costs, and housing challenges are preventing them from achieving their desired futures.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 20 July

Khomas council distributes 83 winter blankets to vulnerable communities
Windhoek Rural constituency councillor Willem Gariseb handed over 83 winter blankets to vulnerable communities in the Khomas Region, with distributions including 33 blankets to Kaapsfarm, 30 to Braungardsbrun elders, and 20 to Braungardsbrun School Hostel. The Khomas Regional Council said the initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to provide relief and support to vulnerable residents during winter.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 28 June

Valombola trainees donate school furniture to Khomas Region
Trainees at the Valombola Vocational Training Centre manufactured 700 pieces of school furniture valued at N$297,696—comprising 300 chairs and 400 desks—which were handed over to schools in the Khomas Region. The donation was funded through pledges made at a National Fish Consumption Day Gala Dinner and facilitated by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 26 June

Windhoek-Okahandja road upgrade completed at N$1 billion cost
The upgrade of the Windhoek-Okahandja Section 4A road to dual carriageway freeway standard has been completed at a cost of approximately N$1 billion and created 379 jobs. Active road projects in the Khomas region now exceed N$1.9 billion across four major contracts.
26 June 2026 · New Era →

Friday 20 March

Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day
Windhoek will host the Khomas Uhuru march and Namfest@36, featuring a 1,000-person parade, innovation talent shows, and music performances by local artists, to celebrate national unity before the official Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow.
20 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

Khomas council prioritizes water, sanitation, health improvements
The Khomas Regional Council opened its 2026 calendar with a focus on its five-year Strategic Plan, allocating over N$2.5 million for water projects including borehole rehabilitation and drilling, over N$1 million for sanitation with 60 toilets completed and 115 under construction, and funding health infrastructure improvements including antenatal care facilities and air conditioning at clinics.
29 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

Khomas Council prioritises water, sanitation in five-year plan
The Khomas Regional Council has launched a 2025/2026–2029/2030 Strategic Plan with water provision and sanitation as key priorities. The Council allocated over N$2.5 million for water projects including rehabilitation of 11 boreholes and drilling of five new ones, and N$2.6 million for constructing 175 dry toilets in rural areas, with 60 already completed.
26 January 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 8 January

Windhoek Rural councillor outlines five-year rural development plan
Swapo councillor Willem Gariseb has presented a five-year strategic plan (2025–2030) for Windhoek Rural constituency centred on five pillars: infrastructure development, economic empowerment and job creation, education and skills development, health and social welfare, and governance and accountability. Key targets include rehabilitating 200km of rural roads, providing water access to 95% of households, electrifying remote communities, creating 1,000 jobs in agriculture and tourism, and improving healthcare and education access.
8 January 2026 · New Era →