In the Omaheke Region, farming is part of everyday life. For many people here, especially in rural communities, livestock farming is not just a business. It is how families earn an income, put food on the table and support their households. 

The leadership of the Omaheke Region has welcomed new recycling initiatives, hailing them as a vital opportunity to generate local livelihoods and drive economic inclusion.

Unemployment, low wages, and socio-economic pressures are driving Omaheke residents into severe debt.

This emerged during a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Accounts hearing, where local stakeholders laid bare the region's financial crisis.

The Omaheke Regional leadership has commended the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Miss Namibia Organisation for successfully hosting the historic 2026 Miss Namibia pageant in Gobabis.

For Jessica Nokokure Kurth, the journey from Otjinene in the Omaheke Region to being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2026 on Friday is more than just a pageant victory. 

It is a powerful opportunity to leverage her national platform to tackle critical social issues impacting local communities back home. 

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has begun its public awareness and engagement campaign in the Omaheke Region.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform is in Gobabis, Omaheke Region, for a capacity-building workshop.

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.

The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED) and Pamue Farmers Cooperative in Aminuis donated 250 mattresses to the Dr Fischer Primary School in the Omaheke Region. 

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has applauded the residents of Okorukurure Village for going the extra mile to ensure food security.

Nganate pointed out that the residents have shown resilience and determination in diversifying the agricultural sector.