Various traditional leaders in the Omaheke Region described the late President Hage Geingob as someone who had always encouraged traditional leaders to reason together in their differences for the benefit of community development.
The first-ever Epukiro auction held in the Omaheke Region attracted more than 800 cattle, Epukiro Constituency Councillor Packy Pakarae revealed on Thursday at the official opening of the auction at Omauezonjanda.
To date, the Omaheke Region has recorded below 100 mm of rainfall; hence, the farming communities, through the Office of the Governor, proposed that virgin lands be found with new boreholes.
Authorities in the Omaheke Region have warned commercial farm owners against unfair labour practices and the eviction of farm workers.
The councillor for the Okorukambe constituency in the region, Rocco Nguvauva, issued the warning after he was denied access to some commercial farms in the constituency.
Police in the Omaheke Region have expressed gratitude to the region's residents and holidaymakers for abiding by the laws during the festive season.
Acting Regional Commander, Deputy Commissioner Jacxon Kamwangha, says the region is one of those that records low crime rates throughout the year.
Farmers at Okomungondo Village in the Omaheke Region have lost 100 heads of cattle due to drought.
The Vice Headman of Okomungondo, Tjipetekera Kamuhanga, told nbc News that this year's drought affected many households livelihoods.
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.
Farming communities in the Omaheke Region are objecting to the granting of bail to suspects who are involved in stock theft.
The group is of the opinion that stock theft has become a serious concern in recent years, and this has robbed them of their livelihoods.
A group of concerned farmers residing on the outskirts of Gobabis are demanding usable agricultural land.
The farming community sought an audience with the regional leadership to address the issue, as farming within the municipal area is against the law.
Regional governors are meeting at Gobabis for the 3rd Annual Forum to discuss, among others, rural development, decentralisation, economic growth, and challenges facing communities.
