The killing of an Otjinene resident has reignited long-forgotten tribal tensions in the community.

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate says various development efforts are transforming communities in the region.

Delivering the State of the Region Address in Gobabis, Nganate said agriculture, youth empowerment, quality education, health and social welfare, land, housing and sanitation remain top priorities.

The Omaheke Regional Council, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has been deliberating on educational issues in the region, as education remains a cornerstone of development.

The two-day summit aimed to take stock of the academic performance for 2024.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, has urged stakeholders to collaborate in efforts to ensure water security and sustainability in the face of climate change.

The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) aided more than 200 destitute families and pensioners at Gobabis with food parcels.

The region recorded several malnutrition cases this year. 

In his fifth and technically final State of the Region Address, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate said grassroots development within the region is of utmost importance.

The Omaheke region is one of the sport port hubs in Namibia, with the hosting of various sporting events and programmes.

The Omaheke Region has made some strides in terms of economic advancement, social progression, and human capital development despite challenges.

This was stated during the governor's State of the Region Address.

Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, is pleased with efforts being made by the residents of Ovinjuru Village in Epukiro, including the set up of modern infrastructure for a preprimary school, an adult education centre, and the community garden project.

The Omaheke Regional Council is aimed at improving the living standards of the local people through various interventions, such as employment creation and other capital projects. 

All 47 schools in the Omaheke Region are part of the Health Promoting Initiative Programme, aimed at improving their health and strengthening the teaching environment for better performance.