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Wednesday, 10 June 2026
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Sam Nujoma Jr.

Also known as: Khomas governor Sam Nujoma · Governor Nujoma · Sam Nujoma Jr

Sam Nujoma Jr. — Khomas Governor who held SPYL regional coordinator role, attended Digital Banking Hub opening at Goreangab Mall in June 2026.

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What’s been said

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  1. May 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    Sam Nujoma Jr. welcomed the agreement on Thursday, saying it will help address the shortage of serviced land

    Source

    Khomas governor Sam Nujoma Jr welcomed the agreement on Thursday, saying it will help address the shortage of serviced land.

    Debt swap opens land for 6 000 houses
  3. Windhoek Observer

    Sam Nujoma Jr. described the deal as financially sound and beneficial to residents

    Source

    Nujoma said he helped drive the initiative during his time as chairperson of key council committees and described the deal as financially sound and beneficial to residents.

    Debt swap opens land for 6 000 houses
  4. March 2026
  5. The Namibian

    Khomas governor Sam Nujoma says celebrations strengthen unity and encourage participation from all sectors of society

    Source

    Khomas governor Sam Nujoma says: "These celebrations go beyond commemorating our independence; they are about strengthening unity and encouraging meaningful participation from all sectors of society."

    Khomas region to host festival for 36th Independence Day celebrations
  6. Informanté

    Governor Nujoma invited residents to attend the main Independence Day event on 21 March

    Source

    Governor Nujoma invited residents to attend the main Independence Day event on 21 March at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura East, with gates opening at 06:00 and transport arrangements in place across constituencies.

    Khomas unveils plans for Independence weekend
  7. The Namibian

    Khomas governor Sam Nujoma says the pageant has evolved beyond traditional beauty competitions

    Source

    Khomas governor Sam Nujoma says the pageant has evolved beyond traditional beauty competitions.

    Haimbala returns to Miss Namibia, eyes Miss Universe
  8. September 2025
  9. The Namibian

    Sam Nujoma Jr. stated students can now attain higher level of training for market readiness

    Source

    He adds that students can now attain a higher level of training, meaning they will be ready for the market.

    Advanced automotive technology needs new motor technicians

Today

  1. Bank Windhoek opens Digital Banking Hub at Goreangab Mall

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened Goreangab Mall in Windhoek, where Bank Windhoek opened a Digital Banking Hub as an extension of its Katutura Branch. The hub provides in-person and self-service banking to residents of Goreangab, Katutura and surrounding areas.

    6 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

Yesterday

  1. Bank Windhoek opens digital banking hub at Goreangab Mall

    Bank Windhoek officially opened a Digital Banking Hub at Goreangab Mall, extending banking access to residents of Goreangab, Katutura and surrounding areas. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, and Khomas Governor Sam Nujoma attended the mall's inauguration on 5 June 2026, where the hub was described as part of economic transformation and increased investment in historically underserved communities.

    11 hours ago · Informanté

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Debt swap converts N$357.8m into 6000 residential plots

    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

Saturday 21 March

  1. Community engagement addresses boy child education and positive masculinity

    Hope Initiatives Southern Africa Namibia hosted an event where stakeholders, including the First Gentleman, discussed challenges facing boys in education and the promotion of positive masculinity rooted in responsibility, empathy, and accountable leadership. The First Gentleman cited 2023 data showing 8,720 boys dropped out of school and called for evidence-based interventions and strategic programs to support boys' holistic development.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté

Friday 20 March

  1. 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

  2. Khomas region hosts youth festival for 36th Independence Day

    The Khomas governor's office will host NamFest@36, a youth-centred festival on Friday featuring cultural events, an innovation talent show, an Uhuru march with over 1,000 participants, and a music bash. The festival will showcase free acts in music, poetry, dance, painting, plays and inventions, with over 50 performances and 20 local exhibitors, celebrating Namibia's Independence Day under the theme "Beyond 35: For a Prosperous Future."

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 19 March

  1. Khomas announces Independence Day celebrations schedule

    Khomas regional leadership has announced a two-day Independence Day programme, with schools continuing normally on Friday 20 March and a youth-focused pre-event at Zoo Park, while the main celebration will be held on 21 March at Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura East, starting at 09:00 with gates opening at 06:00.

    19 March 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Swapo officials defy party directive to quit dual leadership roles

    Some Swapo members holding full-time government positions as councillors, governors and ministers are allegedly refusing to vacate their party leadership posts, defying a February directive by party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa requiring them to step down to prevent leadership vacuums and operational paralysis. Those refusing include Khomas governor Sam Nujoma (SPYL regional coordinator), Emma Muteka (SPYL district secretary), and Minister Indileni Daniel (party women's council coordinator), though some members have complied with the order.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Minister targets 80% electricity access within four years

    The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse said Namibia can achieve 80% national electricity connectivity in four years with sustained effort, up from the current 47–56% rate. The government aims for 70% connectivity by 2030, and Amutse urged stakeholders and the Electricity Control Board to ensure that licenced power generators deliver on their commitments rather than merely hold inactive licences.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 9 March

  1. Former runner-up returns to Miss Namibia pageant

    Albertina Haimbala, who finished as first runner-up in the 2023 Miss Namibia pageant and later competed as Miss Earth Namibia in 2024, has returned to compete in the 2026 pageant, aiming to represent Namibia at Miss Universe.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian

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