… Hambyuka made the remarks during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA) held in Rundu, which highlighted the region’s key achievements, developments, and challenges over the past year. …
… Delivering his State of the Region Address (SORA) in Gobabis on Tuesday under the theme Unlocking Omaheke’s Industrial Potential through Mining and Manufacturing, Nganate said agriculture remains the backbone of the regional economy as it employs about 29% of the population while …
Zambezi Region crime cases fall 13.9% year-on-year
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… This was highlighted by Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA), where she reviewed both the progress and challenges recorded over the past year. …
… Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi revealed this during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA), where she reflected on the region’s achievements and challenges over the past year. …
… He made the remarks during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA) for the Kunene Region, which took place in Opuwo, where he also indicated that the positive trend has continued into 2026. …
… The governor made these remarks during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA) in Outapi, which aimed to outline the region’s challenges and achievements over the past year. …
… The remaining vehicles are grounded due to mechanical defects. //Khamuseb made these remarks during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA) for the Otjozondjupa Region, held in Otjiwarongo. …
… He made these remarks during his recent State of the Region Address (SORA) in Omuthiya, which aimed to provide an overview of the region’s challenges and achievements over the past year. …
Blueberry Namibia has expanded to 136 hectares under cultivation with N$400 million invested, creating 195 permanent and 750 seasonal jobs. The project is set for further expansion with an additional N$1.5 billion investment planned over the next seven years.
Blueberry Namibia has expanded to 136 hectares under cultivation with N$400 million invested, creating 195 permanent and 750 seasonal jobs. The project is set for further expansion with an additional N$1.5 billion investment planned over the next seven years.
Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate defended the region's development record, citing gains in agriculture, healthcare, housing and infrastructure, and argued mining could reduce poverty. Community members countered that rural areas have seen little change despite decades of promises, with development concentrated around Gobabis while communal areas lag behind.
The Governor of the Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, has described the proposed uranium mining project near Leonardville by Headspring Investment as a significant economic opportunity and urged the community to consider its potential benefits for employment and poverty reduction, while acknowledging concerns about impact on the regional aquifer.
Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi said the region has approximately 712 police officers for a population of about 142,000 people—a ratio of one officer to 201 residents, far below the acceptable standard of one to 50. Despite crime declining 13.9% over the past year, the governor stressed that further efforts are needed to strengthen security and noted that a new police station is 91% complete with plans for additional stations.
Reported crime in Zambezi Region declined from 4,095 cases in 2025 to 3,526 cases in 2026, a 13.9% decrease, Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi announced. Stock theft, housebreaking, robbery, rape, and poaching remain among the region's most prevalent crimes, with 184 stock theft cases resulting in approximately N$3 million in cattle losses.
Crime in Kunene Region decreased from 2,683 reported cases in 2024 to 2,282 in 2025, a reduction of 401 cases or 15%, according to the regional governor. The downward trend has continued into 2026, with major crime categories including assault, housebreaking, robbery, and rape all declining between 2025 and 2026.
The Governor of Kunene Region expressed concern over growing social challenges, reporting 1,793 individual cases of social ills to the Division of Gender and Social Welfare, including 129 substance abuse cases, 89 attempted suicides, and 46 gender-based violence cases. He warned these statistics reflect deep-seated societal problems undermining regional development and affecting community wellbeing.
Omusati's Governor reported that crime cases rose from 3,525 to 3,670 between the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years. The region recorded 465 domestic and gender-based violence cases and 204 child physical abuse cases during 2025/2026.
The Governor of Otjozondjupa Region reported that of a police fleet of 137 vehicles, only 89 are operational due to mechanical defects, hampering crime-fighting efforts. Despite the shortage, law enforcement has issued 11,392 traffic fines worth N$11.8 million and recorded 808 motor vehicle accidents with 45 fatalities during the reporting period.
The Governor of Oshikoto Region reported that crimes increased by 404 cases—a 35.5% rise—from the 2024/2025 to 2025/2026 financial years, with total reported crimes rising from 1,137 to 1,541 cases. Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm was the most prevalent offence, recorded at 945 cases, while rape cases increased by 41.7% and drug-related offences more than doubled.
Oshana Region reported a 13% reduction in overall crime and 12% reduction in rape, domestic violence and sexual violence cases between 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years, with overall reported crime decreasing from 11,804 to 10,267 cases and sexual violence cases declining from 759 to 670, though delayed reporting remains a challenge to accessing justice.
Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has called on government institutions to move from planning to delivery, citing residents' demands for completed roads, hospitals, water access and job creation. The region faces youth unemployment, infrastructure backlogs and project delays, though 120 permanent and 1,681 temporary jobs were created during the reporting period.
The Hardap Region recorded 4,374 criminal cases over the past year, an increase of 5.09%, according to Governor Riaan Charles McNab. The rise is attributed to intensified police operations, while alcohol and drug abuse and unemployment-related poverty are identified as key contributing factors; drug-related offences declined 24.4% but female involvement increased 77%, and 26 murders and 34 major vehicle accidents were reported.