The Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, highlighted the region's development progress in the areas of agriculture, health, youth empowerment, sports, housing and capital projects during his State of the Region Address.

Nganate indicated that agriculture remains the backbone of the regional economy, creating jobs for 29 percent of the region's population.

The Dryland Crop Production Programme under the Ministry of Agriculture also delivered tangible results.

"The total area under crop production increased from 500 to above 800 hectares this year, of which 600 hectares were directly assisted via government tractors and indirectly through private tractor subsidies (excluding commercial areas). Many crop fields saw maize and cowpea yields perform well, though pests and diseases, particularly the fall armyworm and armoured crickets, significantly decreased final yields. The region utilised 17 tractors for the first time, employing 17 tractor drivers and providing additional employment to 118 Namibians who participated in seven weeding groups.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services made significant progress in strengthening infrastructure.

Key infrastructure milestones include installing and commissioning a new 350kVA back-up power generator set valued at N$1,481,659.35 through national-level funding. Procured essential electrical materials totalling N$184,377.42 to stabilise the main hospital and all peripheral health facilities. Rehabilitated the main entrance gate at the Gobabis District Hospital under a targeted N$35,575.45 budget line. Deployed N$149,140.75 for the procurement and installation of washing lines and extensive glazing works at the main hospital. Invested N$ 397,424.48 at the Regional Office and Epako Primary Health Care for new windows, removing damaged floor tiles, plumbing, and interlocks."

On housing, 54 houses have been completed under the Build Together Programme in Epukiro, Tallismanus and Aminuis.

Others are under construction in Eiseb and Tallismanus.