Malnutrition cases increasing daily in Omaheke Region

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Malnutrition cases continue to be reported almost on a daily basis in the Omaheke Region.

Since the beginning of December 2023, the region has recorded 78 new malnutrition cases.

Alcohol abuse and negligence of children by parents are some of the key contributing factors.

Omaheke commercial farmers warned against unfair labour practices

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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.

Housebreaking cases increase in Omaheke Region

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Police in the Omaheke Region have recorded more cases of housebreaking during the festive season, with zero fatalities reported on public roads due to accidents.

Gobabis Show celebrates 60 years

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The Gobabis Show Society believes that committed stakeholder involvement and continued dedication by the organising committee contributed to the Gobabis Show celebrating its Diamond Jubilee.

Healthcare provision a challenge in Omaheke Region

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Shortages of hospital beds, ambulances, poor staff accommodation, especially at Otjinene, and delays in procurement are some of the factors affecting the provision of healthcare service delivery in the Omaheke Region.

Brutal abuse of minor condemned

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The Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Ministry has condemned the brutal abuse of a 5-year-old girl by her family members in the Omaheke Region.

The incident, which happened towards the end of July, came to light in a video circulated on social media.

Livestock auction pens at Eiseb 10 valued at N$1.1 million Growth Point

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The Meat Corporation of Namibia (MeatCo) has spent N$1.1 million on setting up livestock auction pens at Eiseb 10 Growth Point in the Otjombinde Constituency of the Omaheke Region.

Usually, farmers would make use of the Gobabis auction pens, which are 350 kilometres away.

Achievement of Exercise Hanganee II satisfactory

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The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, is satisfied with the achievement of Exercise Hanganee 2 in fostering interactions and cultural practises among Namibian and Botswana defence forces.

The forces rendered humanitarian assistance in various parts of the Omaheke Region.