Mourners gathered at Gobabis to bid farewell to war veteran and community leader Olivia Penehafo Ueitele.

She died on 14 June, aged 97.

The mayor of Ongwediva, Naemi Amuthenu, has been elected president of the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia, deputised by Gobabis mayor, Elvin Gariseb.

The election took place at the association's congress held at Walvis Bay.

A Grade two learner, nine-year-old Motjaritje Tjambiru died in a fire that engulfed her family's shack in Kanaan A, Gobabis. The incident has left the family in shock and mourning.

Excitement is building up in the Omaheke Region as Gobabis prepares to host the Miss Namibia finale.

Residents and local businesses are eager to showcase the region's culture, talent and hospitality on a national stage.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology,  Wenzel Kavaka urged education leaders in Omaheke to demonstrate commitment and support to enhance academic results at the opening of the two-day Omaheke Education Summit in Gobabis.

The Gobabis municipality has commenced the transition from conventional meters for both water and electricity to pre-paid meters.

This exercise is done to help it meet the municipality's financial obligations with bulk service providers such as NamPower and NamWater.

A new primary school is set to be built at Gobabis to alleviate the overcrowding in existing schools.

Speaking at the site handover to the August 26 company at Gobabis, Omaheke Deputy Education Director Eliakim Kavari said the new school will improve teaching and learning.

The Omaheke Regional Council hosted a Regional Gender Task Force meeting in Gobabis, bringing together different stakeholders to discuss challenges affecting communities in the region.

In Gobabis, visual artist and trainer Silverius Olibile has been shaping young people with artistic talent since the early years of independence. 

In the heart of Gobabis, one woman's compassion has become a lifeline for many vulnerable children and struggling families. 

Johana Nakale saw the growing need in her community and decided she could not stand by while children went hungry or lacked a safe place to be cared for.