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Khomas

Also known as: Khomas region · Khomas regional

2022-10-072026-07-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Informanté

    She was accompanied by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Khomas Governor Sam Nujoma, while Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman received her at the branch.

    Bank Windhoek opens Goreangab Digital Banking Hub in Windhoek
  3. The Namibian

    Life is already tough for us directors, imagine parents who do not work,” he says.Lewin says schools found charging more than what is permitted will face ‘serious’ consequences, adding that his office is strict when it comes to schools not complying with the law.Khomas regional e

    Directors say school admission fee should be optional
  4. The Namibian

    The funding, distributed across individual, group and organisational categories, supports initiatives in the Omaheke, Khomas and Oshana regions.

    Arts council boosts local culture with N$132 000
  5. The Namibian

    Katamba says Khomas regional councillor Christoph Likuwa facilitated the group’s use of the trust’s premises.Likuwa says he was impressed with the group’s work as they trained other young people in many aspects of farming and would like to help them more.

    Youth group sets up 700 backyard gardens in Windhoek
  6. May 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Meanwhile, Damara cultural activist Bebe |Huseb criticised Khomas governor Sam Nujoma for commemorating the day in another region instead of attending events in Khomas.

    San, Damara demand genocide seat
  8. The Namibian

    Progress Farming Co. faces possible charges for advertising the auctioning of a farm situated in the Khomas region without the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform’s approval.

    Company faces charges over farm auction
  9. The Namibian

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has clarified its earlier position regarding the advertisement and auction of farm Neu Progress in the Khomas region.

    Govt clarifies farm Neu Progress auction after boundary review
  10. The Namibian

    Affirmative Repositioning Khomas regional chairperson Sem David describes the agreement with the city as a milestone.

    City saves Havana family’s dream house
  11. The Namibian

    POLICE CASES ON THE RISE Acting head of the crime investigations division in the Khomas region, detective chief inspector Oliver Hendrik, confirms that they have received a number of complaints against several ‘rent finders’ and that they are investigating.

    Social media rental finder scams on the rise in Namibia, police warn
  12. New Era

    According to Namwandi, the university now has campuses in the Ohangwena, Erongo, Khomas, Kavango West and Oshana regions, with a student population of 28 500 this academic year.

    IUM targets 120-bed hospital near Ondangwa
Sport

Nangolo faces Lameck for national bantamweight boxing title

The News

Joy Nangolo will headline the 'Local is Lekker' Boxing Bonanza this Friday at Swakopmund's Multipurpose Centre, facing Fabian Lameck in the main bout for the national bantamweight title. The event will feature nine all-local bouts and fighters from five regions.

22 July 2026 · New Era

Yesterday

  1. Nangolo faces Lameck for national bantamweight boxing title

    Joy Nangolo will headline the 'Local is Lekker' Boxing Bonanza this Friday at Swakopmund's Multipurpose Centre, facing Fabian Lameck in the main bout for the national bantamweight title. The event will feature nine all-local bouts and fighters from five regions.

    22 July 2026 · New Era

  2. Police seek public help locating two wanted suspects

    The Namibian Police Force is appealing for public assistance to locate two suspects wanted in connection with criminal cases in Windhoek: Aubrey !Nobangu Geiseb, wanted in connection with alleged theft under false pretence involving N$180,000, and Martina Astopher, wanted in connection with theft of a motor vehicle.

    22 July 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Police seek help locating missing 21-year-old Windhoek man

    The Namibian Police Force is seeking public assistance to locate 21-year-old Erick Tueya Delton Chipawa, reported missing from Windhoek after failing to arrive as expected. Chipawa was last known to be in Swakopmund on 7 July 2026, where he told his brother via SMS he would travel to Windhoek the next day but has not been seen since.

    21 July 2026 · Informanté

  2. Windhoek lacks attractions to retain tourist interest

    The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 20 July

  1. 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

  2. Venaani backs Nuclear Bill to grow uranium-driven economy

    PDM president McHenry Venaani has endorsed the draft Nuclear Bill, arguing that Namibia should use its uranium resources to drive economic growth and value addition rather than export raw minerals. The government has concluded nationwide public consultations on the proposed legislation, which seeks to modernise the nuclear regulatory framework and establish three specialised institutions to oversee the peaceful use of nuclear technology.

    20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 16 July

  1. Windhoek commuters frustrated by worsening traffic congestion

    Road users in Windhoek report spending hours on the road during peak periods, with journey times significantly longer than before. An Elisenheim resident cited a morning trip that now takes 45 minutes to over an hour, compared to 30 minutes previously, and identified a bottleneck near the B1 and Namibia Breweries turnoff where traffic lights have not been functioning.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Ministry identifies 373 street-connected children in 2023

    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare identified 373 children living and working on the streets in 2023 and plans to conduct a regional study this year to determine actual numbers and social and economic factors driving children to street life. The Khomas region recorded the highest number of street-connected children.

    16 July 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Namibia records 229 road deaths in first six months of 2026

    Namibia recorded 229 road deaths in the first six months of 2026, with 37 lives lost in the initial period. Pedestrian fatalities in Windhoek increased 29% compared to 2025, with the Khomas region consistently recording the highest pedestrian deaths and the B1 road identified as a hotspot for accidents.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Transport inflation highest among consumer categories in June

    Transport costs drove Namibia's June inflation at 12.9% annually, the largest contributor to rising living costs, while overall annual inflation rose to 4.4%. Food price pressures eased, with fish and meat inflation falling sharply year-on-year.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Parliamentary committee investigates hookah use among Namibian learners

    Members of Parliament have launched stakeholder consultations from 13 to 31 July 2026 to examine the health impact of hubbly bubbly (hookah) use on Namibian youth in several regions. Previous oversight visits to Hardap, Khomas, and Erongo regions in August 2024 found widespread use among learners, with concerns about addiction, academic performance, and mixing hookah with alcohol or drugs.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 9 July

  1. Khomas police deny fuel shortage disrupted operations

    The Namibian Police dismissed allegations that a fuel shortage disrupted operations in Khomas, saying only Wanaheda and Windhoek police stations ran out of petrol while diesel remained available and both stations have now been refuelled. Regional commander Johanna Ngondo said each station has an allocated fuel quota and that pending requests to headquarters should not be used as an excuse to avoid attending to cases.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. NABTA calls on Parliament to address public transport safety

    The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has urged Parliament to intervene on rising road accidents in the public transport sector, citing factors including driver fatigue, speeding, reckless driving, substance use, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance and ageing fleets. The association told lawmakers that public transport moves over 70% of Namibians daily and warned that continued inaction threatens passenger and driver safety.

    9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Higher education enrollment reaches 97,333 students in 2025

    Namibia's higher education sector enrolled 97,333 students in 2025, with public institutions accounting for 50,941 and private institutions for 46,392. The University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology, and International University of Management were the largest institutions by enrollment.

    8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Namibia braces for frost and sub-zero temperatures Thursday

    The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts sharp temperature drops on Thursday, with central and southern regions most affected. Rehoboth and Windhoek are expected to record minimum temperatures of -1°C, while several other areas in Hardap and //Kharas regions will see temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.

    1 July 2026 · Informanté

  2. Ministry acknowledges vaccination gaps despite 90 percent polio coverage

    Namibia's Deputy Health Minister said some children were missed during polio outbreak response vaccination campaigns, despite achieving more than 90 percent coverage nationwide. The ministry is reviewing vaccination coverage, microplanning, team deployment, vaccine logistics, and other aspects of the campaign to ensure comprehensive protection against poliovirus transmission.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Pre-primary demand outstrips school capacity in Namibia

    Overcrowded classrooms and rising demand for pre-primary placements are straining public schools, with some schools accommodating around 45 pupils when the recommended ratio is 35 pupils per teacher. The education directorate in Erongo region has temporarily suspended new pupil enrolments at public primary schools in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibia halts polio vaccinations after 90% coverage target

    Namibia has successfully interrupted transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 following a nationwide vaccination campaign that reached more than 90% of targeted children, with no virus detected since 4 March 2026. The response was supported by more than N$76.5 million in financial aid from the WHO.

    30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  3. Namibia halts polio vaccinations after reaching ninety percent coverage

    The Ministry of Health announced that Namibia has successfully interrupted transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 following a nationwide vaccination campaign that reached more than 90% of targeted children and received more than N$76.5 million in WHO support. No circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected since 4 March 2026.

    30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  4. NSA emphasizes need for coordinated national statistical system

    The Namibia Statistics Agency and Khomas regional leadership stressed the importance of improved coordination, funding, and data use during a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics sensitisation meeting. The NSA Statistician General noted that reliable statistics require cooperation among multiple stakeholders including ministries, agencies, local authorities, regional councils, the private sector, academia, and civil society organisations.

    30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Sunday 28 June

  1. Khomas region achieves 95% HIV status awareness among residents

    Khomas governor Sam Nujoma said the region has recorded 95% HIV status awareness among people living with HIV, while the government has committed more than N$59.2 million towards healthcare infrastructure projects including hospital renovations and upgrades.

    28 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. Khomas Region recorded 3,396 crime cases in eight months

    The Khomas Regional Governor announced that the region recorded 3,396 cases across priority crime categories between August 2025 and February 2026, with housebreaking and motor vehicle theft being the most common offences, followed by drug-related crimes, domestic violence, and murder. During the same period, drugs valued at N$15.88 million were seized and 262 suspects were arrested on drug-related charges, though the governor noted the Namibian Police Force faces staffing shortages and equipment gaps.

    26 June 2026 · Informanté

  3. Over 1,100 Khomas learners without school placements

    More than 1,100 learners in the Khomas region were left without school placements at the start of the academic year, according to Khomas governor Sam Nujoma.

    26 June 2026 · Namibian Sun

Thursday 25 June

  1. MVA Fund urges behaviour change amid 229 road deaths

    The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund reported 229 fatalities, 1,333 crashes and 2,273 injuries in the first six months of 2026, down 6% in deaths compared with the same period in 2025. The Fund called on road users to take personal responsibility for safety, citing particular concern about pedestrian vulnerability.

    25 June 2026 · Informanté

  2. Namibian swimmers set multiple records at Short Course Gala

    Namibia's swimmers delivered record-breaking performances at the second Short Course Gala on 19–20 June 2026, with Jessica Humphrey breaking the 50m freestyle open record and three age-group records, and other swimmers setting records across various events.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. 1 333 road crashes recorded in Namibia's first half of 2026

    Namibia recorded 1 333 road crashes between January and June 2026, resulting in 2 273 injuries and 229 fatalities, according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund. Although crashes, injuries, and fatalities all declined compared to the same period in 2025 (down 11%, 9%, and 6% respectively), the MVA Fund described the loss of life as "unacceptable."

    25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Police seek public help locating motor vehicle theft suspect

    The Namibian Police Force in Khomas Region is appealing for public assistance in locating Gabriel Shigwedha Shivute, wanted in connection with a motor vehicle theft case registered at Katutura Police Station. Shivute was last known to be at Goreangab Dam Location in Windhoek.

    23 June 2026 · Informanté

  2. Police appeal for public help locating two missing Windhoek men

    The Namibian Police Force in Khomas Region is seeking public assistance to locate two missing men: 33-year-old Immauel Eixab, last seen in October 2022 at Academia dumping site, and 38-year-old Samuel Tomas, last seen on 7 March 2026 at B L Service Station in Katutura. Members of the public with information are urged to contact Detective Senior Inspector Sinvula.

    23 June 2026 · Informanté

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