News reports
Order a long-term news report on Omaheke region
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
Headspring Investments, a Russian-owned state subsidiary of Rosatom, is accused of influencing communities to accept the mine in the Omaheke region amid concerns over the contamination of the Stampriet aquifer. …
RP accuses Headspring of influencing communitiesNew Era
In the heart of the Omaheke region lies the small but resilient village of Leonardville, a community built on unity, culture, and a deep desire for opportunity. …
Opinion – Headspring project’s impact on Leonardville communityNew Era
… Educator at heart It all began in 1992 in Tallismanus, a small town in the Omaheke region, where Tjiroze first discovered her calling. …
Know Your Civil Servant – Teaching should be a calling and passion – TjirozeThe Namibian
… Farm Rus-en-Vrede, east of Leonardville in the Aminuis constituency in Omaheke region. …
||Kharas rivers flowInformanté
… Meanwhile, in the Omaheke Region, Gobabis recorded 27 mm between Sunday and Monday morning, while Poortje near Gobabis recorded 40 mm of rain during the same period. …
Rainfall persists, flood risks increaseNew Era
… Sankwasa, who was recently in Gobabis to officiate the induction and training sessions for local authority councillors and chief executive officers in the Omaheke region, said the swearing in was not only unprocedural but also undermines existing laws and the Electoral Act. …
Sankwasa nullifies swearing-in at GobabisThe Namibian
… It is an honour to welcome you to my office on this important occasion marking the handover of valuable, much-needed materials to Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in the Omaheke Region, in support of education and community development. …
Vice president Lucia Witbooi at donation handover in Windhoek for Pupkewitz MegabuildInformanté
Staff Reporter VICE PRESIDENT Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi has received much-needed educational materials from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in the Omaheke Region, emphasising the importance of private sector support in strengthening Namibia’s educatio …
Vice President Witbooi receives Pupkewitz Megabuild donation for Omaheke schoolInformanté
… These include Leonardville (20mm) in the Omaheke Region, Omaruru (6mm) in the Erongo Region, Aranos (11mm) in the Hardap Region, and Windhoek (20mm) in the Khomas Region. …
More thunderstorms and possible flash floods expected on FridayThe Namibian
… Luvindao said the challenge is particularly evident in the Omaheke region, which has the highest TB case notification rate in the country despite being sparsely populated. …
Namibia fails to detect 34%of TB casesThe Zambezi region has been selected to host Miss Namibia 2027, following Omaheke's hosting earlier this year. Governor Dorothy Kabula said the pageant platform will showcase the region's people, culture, tourism attractions, businesses and investment opportunities to Namibia and the world.
17 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Zambezi region has been selected to host Miss Namibia 2027, following Omaheke's hosting earlier this year. Governor Dorothy Kabula said the pageant platform will showcase the region's people, culture, tourism attractions, businesses and investment opportunities to Namibia and the world.
17 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 25-year-old gym instructor admitted guilt in the Windhoek High Court to nine charges including the murder of bank employee Frieda Amadhila (29), his former girlfriend, after breaking into her flat in April 2024. He also pleaded guilty to assault, fraud, and cattle theft related to the same woman and her sister.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi attended a handover ceremony in Omaheke Region where NAM-MIC Holdings donated school and hostel equipment valued at N$260,000 to Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School and Goeie Hoop Primary School.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court granted a preservation order over two vehicles and N$810 linked to the killing of two white rhinoceroses at an Omaheke region farm. Five suspects have been linked to the alleged killings, with prosecutors alleging one vehicle was used for reconnaissance visits to farms and the other to transport poachers.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek and several regions across central, northern, and southern Namibia received substantial rainfall over the weekend, with some areas also experiencing hail. Recorded rainfall ranged from 4mm to 25mm across various locations including Tsumeb, Gobabis, Koës, and Khorixas.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
The NamHack Innovators from the University of Namibia received a special prize at the Global HackAtom international student championship in Russia, earning an invitation to the Obninsk Tech Summer School in 2027. The team represented Namibia in the final held in Ekaterinburg from 14–15 September as part of the International Festival of Youth 2026.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform, with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, Directorate of Veterinary Services, and Namibia National Farmers Union has launched a two-week nationwide outreach campaign starting 21 September to help communal livestock producers south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence meet EU market access requirements, including 90-day residency in Namibia's FMD-free zone and 40 days on a single registered farm before slaughter.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Cricket Namibia hosted regional governors at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 18 September to share insights on sports facility development, construction costs, maintenance, and revenue generation models. The governors are tasked with commencing construction of 28 multi-purpose sports facilities across Namibia.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hardap and //Kharas regions recorded between 20mm and 50mm of rain over the weekend, with some areas such as Farm Kareeboomkolk near Rehoboth receiving more than 50mm on Saturday. The rainfall has begun to revive several of the region's rivers, with the Kalf River in the Hardap Region recording noticeable rises.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake revealed that Namibia imports nearly all domestically consumed fruit, over half of maize, wheat and pearl millet requirements, and significant shares of vegetables and potatoes during the 2025/2026 season, framing increased domestic production as both a food security and economic priority.
19 September 2026 · Informanté →
Jakob Makatan was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend Christine Brander in November 2021 by striking her on the head with a stone near Aminuis, and for attempting to obstruct justice. The judge rejected his self-defence claim and noted Brander was a mother of two children.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Consistent rain showers and thunder dominated weather conditions across many areas this weekend, marking the arrival of early spring rains. The //Kharas and Hardap regions were among the most affected, with the //Kharas Region recording rainfall ranging from 9.4 mm to 40 mm across multiple areas.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →
Rosatom and Kazakhstan have signed a contract to build a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power plant with two reactor units. Rosatom Africa says the project is relevant to Namibia, which produces around 12% of global uranium but imports up to 22% of its electricity, and notes that Namibia and Russia are already discussing nuclear cooperation including uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and educational programmes.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Capricorn Foundation has invested N$56.7 million since 2020 across education, economic advancement, vulnerable communities, health, and sustainability programmes, with N$21.9 million directed to education and training as its largest focus area.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
About 10 to 15 babies are treated for malnutrition daily at the Witvlei Clinic in Omaheke, with poverty and lack of stable household income leaving families unable to provide adequate food.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that those seeking restorative justice for the Ovaherero and Nama genocide lack clear understanding of what restorative justice means and entails, despite widespread calls for reparations rooted in extermination orders issued by German colonial authorities in 1904 and against the Nama on 22 April.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The opinion piece argues that Namibia's Cabinet approach to creating a clearer mining framework, including in sensitive areas, strikes a balance between expanding uranium extraction and maintaining environmental standards. The author contends that responsible mining is a national imperative and that existing operations in Erongo demonstrate resource extraction and environmental protection can coexist.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's Cabinet engagement on mining policy clarifies the framework for resource extraction, including in sensitive areas, enabling economic benefits for communities while maintaining environmental and safety standards. The author contends that uranium operations have demonstrated responsible mining is achievable and that policy clarity removes investment uncertainty.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ongandjera Traditional Authority has transferred over 60 hectares of fertile land to the government to enhance agricultural production and national food security, with allocations of 9.9 hectares at Olupelengwa and 50.5 hectares at Onamatanga in the Omusati region. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the government-traditional authority partnership as a model for transforming available land into productive farming areas and contributing to food security.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has handed over N$25 million to regional governors to support productive initiatives across all 14 regions, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare emphasising that the funds must deliver tangible economic benefits including job creation and infrastructure improvements.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake called on the private sector, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to identify and support bankable agricultural projects led by young people, noting that young Namibians need access to skills, finance, land, infrastructure and mentorship to participate effectively across the agricultural value chain.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia aims to produce 80% of its national food requirements by 2030, up from a current baseline of 60%, according to the Sixth National Development Plan. The government plans to shift agriculture from subsistence production toward a commercially driven sector focused on creating jobs, wealth, and sustainable livelihoods through stronger value chains, improved market access, and greater investment in agro-processing.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Jacobus Gawaseb was convicted and sentenced to 22 years' imprisonment for the fatal assault of his pregnant girlfriend, Fransiska Naobes, in March 2023. Judge Dinnah Usiku noted widespread outrage over domestic murders and said courts cannot ignore public concern without risking a breakdown of law and order.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A nine-month-old girl disappeared from her home in Omitara, Omaheke region, early Saturday morning while her mother briefly left the house. The baby was later found dead in shrubs about 30 minutes' walk from the house, with a cloth tied around her mouth and wrapped in heavy clothing; police investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A nine-month-old girl was found dead in Omitara after her mother discovered her missing from bed early Saturday morning. The child's uncle found shoe prints inside and outside the home that he followed, but the circumstances of her death remain under investigation.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Live cattle exports increased by 47.4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, while live sheep exports rose by 58.1% year on year, the Minister of Agriculture announced at the Aminuis Annual Agricultural and Industrial Show in Omaheke Region.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Tironenn Amutenya Kadhikwa from Namibia has been chosen from nearly 5,000 candidates across 22 countries to join Rosatom's 2026 Icebreaker of Knowledge programme aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, embarking on a 10-day voyage to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has urged farmers in Aminuis and the Omaheke Region to move beyond primary livestock production and embrace value addition, stating that Namibia's agricultural growth depends on producers capturing more economic benefits along the livestock value chain and creating jobs and businesses in rural communities.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has appointed Raundjua Hengari as the new vice-chairperson of the board of directors.
7 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Swakop Uranium Foundation has invested approximately N$500,000 to upgrade the Epako Old Age Home and Light of the Children Kindergarten in Gobabis, funding infrastructure improvements, equipment, and maintenance such as new kitchen equipment, laundry machines, furniture, repainting, and repairs to windows and doors.
6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →