In its quest to reduce the ratio of four learners per textbook, the |Khomas Regional Council donated textbooks to primary and secondary schools in the Khomas Region.

The donation, with a value of N$2 million, aims to eradicate textbook shortages in schools.

To enrich the education sector, a total of 13,628 textbooks are donated to 84 schools in the |Khomas Region.

Textbooks include mathematics, English, geography, social studies, and history.

The |Khomas Regional Council has launched a series of health initiatives across various constituencies to bring essential services closer to the people. 

Residents of the Moses ||Garoëb constituency were the beneficiaries of these vital health services over the weekend.

The Regional Council's comprehensive approach combines an HIV prevention campaign with other critical health services. 

This initiative underscores the council's commitment to combating public health challenges through education, awareness, and prevention strategies.

The escalating population growth is putting pressure on the City of Windhoek (CoW) municipal infrastructure, intensifying demand for service delivery, and underscoring the need for government intervention. 

Among the ongoing initiatives, CoW Mayor Queen Kamati unveiled the "Informal Settlement Upgrading Pilot Project," which involves constructing 113 houses in Goreangab ext. 4. 

The |Khomas Regional Council says it has made positive contributions with targeted projects in the health, safety, and security sectors for the 2023–2024 financial year.

Among its successes in the health sector are the renovations of the Donkerhoek Clinic to the tune of N$1.5 million.

The Chairperson of the |Khomas Regional Council says the renovation at the Donkerhoek Clinic includes an additional doctor's consulting room, a pharmacy, and the installation of air conditioning at the clinic.

The |Khomas Regional Council has committed over N$4 million for projects within the education sector in the |Khomas Region for the 2023–2024 financial year.

These funds are to be utilised in the construction and renovation of school facilities and in the procurement of educational materials.

The council is currently constructing four modular classrooms and procuring desks, chairs, and chalkboards at West Monte Secondary School for N$1.65 million.

The Jiangsu Provincial People's Congress of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on friendly exchange with the |Khomas Regional Council.

The agreement encourages exchanges in areas of interest.

Under the agreement, parties will undertake official visits to deepen their economic and social development in the health, education, technology, sports, economy, and tourism sectors.

The |Khomas Regional Council has re-elected John Moonde as its chairperson.

Three other members of the Management Committee who were re-elected are Councillor Samuel Angolo of Khomasdal Constituency, Nestor Kalola, the Councillor of Samora Machel Constituency, and Stephanus Ndengu, the Councillor of Moses Garoeb Constituency.

The |Khomas Regional Council has donated goods valued at N$300 000 to orphans and vulnerable children schooling at Centaurus High School in Windhoek through its Minor Capital and Back to School programs.

About 360 learners are in need at the school.

The school received blankets and uniforms for both male and female learners.
 
The school Principal Reinardine Kamehozu-Mate said although the school is faced with many challenges they still strive for excellence.

The |Khomas Regional Council has managed to provide service to its people and will continue improving the living conditions of its residents despite rising challenges such as unemployment and the lack of basic services due to increased urbanization.

The Chairperson of the |Khomas Regional Council, John Moonde, says a budget of N$13 million was availed to implement 19 projects, of which six have been completed.

To combat unemployment, the council has set aside N$2.5 million for small and medium-sized businesses.