Also known as: Khomas region · Khomas regional
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The Namibian
… A total of 329 children living and working on the streets were integrated into 31 boarding schools across Khomas, Hardap, Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions. …
Minister Emma Kantema presents gender equality and child welfare budget in National AssemblyThe Namibian
Khomas under-20 netball captain Hiturepi ‘Golden Girl’ Kahuikee says leadership comes with constant pressure to set an example, both on and off the court. …
‘Golden Girl' on leadership under pressureThe Namibian
… MVA spokesperson John Haufiku says the Khomas region recorded the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2026 with 106 cases, down from 115 in 2025. …
Cars kill 47 pedestrians in three monthsThe Namibian
The Khomas region in zone 2 registered the highest annual inflation rate of 3.2% for March, surpassing the national rate of 2.1% for the month. …
Khomas inflation hits national high for MarchNew Era
… Zone 2, which includes the Khomas region, recorded the highest inflation at 3.2%, above the national average of 2.1%. …
Inflation slowed to 2.1% in MarchThe Namibian
… According to the 2023 census report, the Aawambo are the largest ethnic group in the country and the Khomas region, accounting for 50.6% and 35% of the population, respectively. …
Time to Decolonise Our ClassroomsNew Era
… The Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre plays a central role in Namibia’s inland fish farming programme, producing tilapia fingerlings which are supplied at subsidised prices to small-scale farmers in the Hardap, //Kharas, Khomas, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Erongo regions. …
Hardap aquaculture centre meets target despite challengesNew Era
… At the heart of the investment lies the construction of a Windhoek District Hospital, a 500-bed Class C facility expected to significantly ease the chronic bed shortages in the Khomas region. …
DBN injects N$1bn into Nam health infrastructureNew Era
… Special Olympics athletes will be selected during the national championships in Swakopmund in May, while other sports such as judo, tennis, table tennis, U/17 football, athletics, and para-athletics will hold trials across various regions, including Khomas, Windhoek, and Swakopmu …
NCS adopts clustered model to select Team NamibiaThe Namibian
Kavango East retained their Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup netball title after defeating Khomas 35–28 in a fiercely contested final at Keetmanshoop yesterday. …
Kavango East defends netball cupThe National Arts Council of Namibia has awarded N$132,066 through its first grant cycle of the year to three creative projects across individual, group and organisational categories in Omaheke, Khomas and Oshana regions, supporting initiatives aligned with the sixth National Development Plan's recognition of the creative sector.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Arts Council of Namibia has awarded N$132,066 through its first grant cycle of the year to three creative projects across individual, group and organisational categories in Omaheke, Khomas and Oshana regions, supporting initiatives aligned with the sixth National Development Plan's recognition of the creative sector.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Juvenile Tycoon Investments, an eight-member youth organisation, has set up more than 700 backyard gardens in Windhoek over four years to empower young people, create employment, and improve food security. The group conducts training sessions on gardening, composting, animal husbandry, poultry management, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The San Chiefs Council and Damara King's Council are demanding formal inclusion in Namibia's ongoing genocide reparations negotiations with Germany, citing historical atrocities including extermination campaigns, displacement and forced labour affecting their communities. The councils are calling for seats at the negotiating table alongside Ovaherero and Nama representatives, and for reparations and restitution including compensation for ancestral lands and cultural losses to directly benefit affected descendant communities.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Progress Farming Co. faces possible charges for advertising the auctioning of Farm Neu Progress No. 506 in Khomas without the Ministry of Agriculture's approval. The ministry says the advertisement falsely claimed the farm is open to international buyers without government approval, contradicting Namibian agricultural land transaction laws.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture has clarified that farm Neu Progress in the Khomas region lies within expanded Windhoek local authority boundaries established in 2011, meaning the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act of 1995 does not apply to it, and provisions including the government's right of first refusal and ministerial consent for foreign ownership are not applicable.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has agreed to stop the planned demolition of an N$500 000 unapproved home at Max Mutongolume informal settlement in Havana, following negotiations with the family that owns it. The family of 15, who have lived in the area for 18 years, requested relief from compliance directives and the city agreed to review the house for possible regularisation.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police report growing complaints from people scammed by unregistered rental finders on social media, with some tenants losing between N$1,500 and N$11,000 in fake deposits for properties they never secured, particularly in Windhoek.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
International University of Management founder David Namwandi announced construction of a 120-bed private hospital located three kilometres northwest of Ondangwa, expected to open mid-2027. The facility will serve as a training hospital in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
18 May 2026 · New Era →
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus says Namibia cannot delay technology adoption and must advance its digital economy, emphasising the need for collaboration between government and the private sector to equip young people, especially women, with ICT skills. She made the remarks during the launch of the Women in Tech and 2026 National Talent Cultivation Project.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
The International University of Management is constructing a 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa, expected to open by mid-2027, which will also serve as a training facility in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Farm Neu Progress Number 506, an almost 7,000-hectare property 51 kilometres east of Windhoek with game farming infrastructure and a private landing strip, is being auctioned on 21 May by South African firm In2Assets in Durban. The listing appeals to international buyers and states the farm is open to foreign purchase with no special government approval required.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in April 2026, though transport and fuel costs remain under pressure. Consumers in northern regions (zone 1) paid the highest diesel price at N$24.31 per litre, while Khomas residents (zone 2) paid the lowest at N$24.12.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated a renal dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo State Hospital, with government investment of more than N$7 million, to provide kidney disease treatment locally and reduce the need for patients to travel to other towns.
14 May 2026 · Informanté →
A 38-year-old man was arrested in Katutura, Khomas Region on Friday morning for possession of pangolin skin. Possession of pangolins or their parts is illegal in Namibia as they are protected species; multiple arrests have been made in recent years in northern and central regions.
12 May 2026 · Informanté →
National Council member Nestor Sheimi raised concerns that the lack of mobile network coverage along the road between Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund leaves motorists vulnerable, warning that lives could be lost if accidents occur. He called on the ministry and MTC to urgently install network towers capable of covering long distances and provide 5G services in the area.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police is not disclosing whether suspended inspector general Joseph Shikongo retains his salary and benefits during suspension; Nampol referred media inquiries to the Presidency's statement, which does not address the conditions of Shikongo's suspension.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian government and City of Windhoek have agreed to convert N$357.8 million of government debt into 423 hectares of land in Khomas for housing development, expected to enable construction of more than 6,000 homes. The Windhoek Observer describes this swap as a significant housing intervention that demonstrates how political will and practical governance can address Windhoek's housing crisis.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek and government approved a debt swap converting N$357.8 million of the city's historical debt into 423 hectares of land, unlocking more than 6000 residential erven in the Khomas region. Phase one will release about 4856 housing erven in Havana and Groot Aub, alongside land for national projects including offices for the Namibia Revenue Agency and a high-performance sports centre.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Meteorological Service predicts frost in central and southern regions on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to drop further. Cold and windy conditions are likely to persist and intensify, with some rain showers also expected in the southern and Zambezi regions.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Education says the reintroduced trimester system is improving learning outcomes and follows requests from school management, parents and teachers for shorter learning cycles and better teacher focus. A school principal supports the system but notes concerns about children enrolling mid-year, particularly in urban areas.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Consistent showers are expected across several areas of Namibia during the long weekend, with the southern parts of the country—particularly Hardap and //Kharas regions—most affected and at risk of localised flooding. Areas including Aus (50 mm), Grunau (26–30 mm), and Keetmanshoop (20 mm) have already received substantial rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday morning.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts substantial showers across the country today, with the heaviest thundershowers expected in the Hardap and //Kharas regions, potentially causing flash floods. Several other regions including Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, Khomas, and Omaheke are also expected to experience rain showers and windy conditions.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has requested cancellation of a N$194-million tender to build new central medical stores in Windhoek, citing that the expected outcome did not justify costs. The cancellation follows allegations of political interference and concerns raised by the Global Fund over the redirection of its N$194-million donation originally earmarked for the project.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kavango East Netball Association has formally challenged Netball Namibia's preliminary under-19 national squad selection, citing poor regional representation after their team won the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026 championship yet had only one player selected, compared to nine from the Khomas region. The association warns that under-representation of players from outside Windhoek risks damaging confidence in national pathways and affecting participation in future tournaments.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan, the UN, and global partners have launched major investments to strengthen Namibia's health system, including three key projects focused on emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and diagnostic capacity. The initiatives, valued at approximately N$18.4 million, will benefit more than 118,000 people across eight hospitals and vulnerable regions including Kunene, Omusati, and Otjozondjupa.
22 April 2026 · New Era →
Following regional and local elections, councillors have taken office in Khomas, Namibia's most populous region and home to the capital Windhoek. The region comprises 10 constituencies and its economy is driven by government services, finance, retail, construction, tourism and small to medium enterprises.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The Collective, a new initiative founded by Hanjo de Klerk, aims to unify Namibian athletics by identifying and nurturing young athletes through structured coaching, performance tracking and partnerships with schools and government bodies. The platform targets U/15, U/17 and U/19 athletes across multiple regions and seeks to create a clear development pathway from grassroots to international competition by 2030.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Netball Namibia has defended its selection process for the preliminary under-19 national squad following backlash over the skewed selection of players from Khomas region and minimal inclusion from defending champions Kavango East. The federation says selection decisions are based on how players complement the team as a whole and are overseen by a panel of qualified selectors, though critics question how the runner-up team received nine selections compared to one from the championship winners.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Collective, a new structured athletics development platform, has been launched in Windhoek to nurture talent and improve performance standards by connecting coaching, performance data, and competitive exposure for Namibian athletes. The platform operates through a three-tier model serving elite athletes and developing competitors across four regions, with support from qualified coaches and a focus on athletes in the under-15, 17 and 19 age categories.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek sponsored Namibian College of Open Learning's annual prize ceremony recognizing exceptional students in 2025 national examinations, with awards including certificates, tablets and monetary prizes for category winners across NSSCO and AS levels.
15 April 2026 · New Era →