Also known as: Nganate · the Governor of the Omaheke Region · Governor Pijoo Nganate
Omaheke governor who launched the Otjombinde Sports Field construction and pledged collaboration on service delivery improvements.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi received a donation of doors, locks, and security lighting from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in Omaheke Region, emphasising the importance of private sector support in strengthening Namibia's education system and creating safe learning environments.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi received a donation of doors, locks, and security lighting from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in Omaheke Region, emphasising the importance of private sector support in strengthening Namibia's education system and creating safe learning environments.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →
Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate launched the construction of the Otjombinde Sports Field in Tallismanus on Thursday, describing it as part of the government's decentralisation policy to bring development and sporting facilities closer to communities. The facility will include football, netball, volleyball and basketball courts, and is intended to support talent development, youth engagement and community gatherings while creating local employment opportunities in construction and related services.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has backed uranium exploration by Russian state-owned Rosatom in the Omaheke region, citing potential for billions in investment and thousands of jobs, though the project faces resistance from environmentalists and farmers concerned about groundwater contamination.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Omaheke Regional Council chairperson Rocco Nguvauva and governor Pijoo Nganate opened 2026 activities with a call for stronger cooperation among public institutions and stakeholders to improve service delivery, reduce unemployment, and raise living standards across the region.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Omaheke region held its inaugural Career Fair at Gobabis showgrounds, attracting about 1,500 learners from seven constituencies to explore education and career pathways. Education director Constance Wantenaar described the event as successful and a bridge between aspiration and opportunity, supported by universities, training institutions, banks, and government partners.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
The NBC has decided to bring the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen 2026 pageants to Gobabis, completing hosting of the event across all four corners of Namibia. The move is expected to boost local tourism and regional economy through increased visitor numbers and media coverage, while promoting youth empowerment and regional inclusivity.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao expressed concern that labelling hospital rooms for HIV treatment fuels stigma, with patients reporting they avoid treatment to prevent being seen entering such facilities. During a visit to Epako Clinic in Omaheke Region, she discussed plans to improve healthcare delivery, including pharmacy expansion, ventilation upgrades, and completion of a theatre at Gobabis Hospital to ease clinic congestion.
12 February 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited indigenous and previously marginalised communities in Omaheke region to assess housing provision for the San and ongoing development initiatives. She attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the N/a'an ku sê Eco Village and Epukiro upliftment project, which aims to construct 40 housing units and integrate social welfare, economic empowerment, education, food security and cultural preservation.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao expressed frustration over a multi-million-dollar Gobabis State Hospital theatre renovation that has taken nearly six years and repeatedly missed deadlines under the same contractor, who previously failed to complete similar work at Rundu State Hospital. Luvindao has directed immediate termination of all outstanding and delayed contracts, warning that performance will now be consistently linked to employment retention.
30 January 2026 · New Era →
Epukiro Secondary School in Omaheke raised N$176,600 from community donations during a visit by the regional governor, who commended the school's fourth-place national ranking in Grade 12 exams. The funds will support infrastructure improvements, though the principal noted ongoing challenges including overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →