Creatives from Gobabis came out in large numbers to engage with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation management team ahead of the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants.
 

The NBC's leadership is engaging key stakeholders in the Omaheke Region ahead of hosting the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia 2026 pageants. 

The engagement focused on security planning and the role of law enforcement during the pageants.

The Omaheke Region will host this year's Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants, bringing one of the country's biggest national events to the region. 

The prestigious events will be held on 31 July and 1 August, respectively.

The Omaheke Region is set to host a career fair on the 21st February, exposing learners and the youth to career paths of their choice.

The career fair chairperson, Violet Simataa, urged young people from the Omaheke Region to attend the event to connect with key education and training institutions.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism conducted stakeholder engagements in the Omaheke Region about the possible effects of uranium mining in the Leonardsville and Stampriet areas.

A surge in violent crimes has caused fear among the residents of Gobabis in the Omaheke Region after several murder cases were recorded in recent weeks.

From the beginning of January until the first week of February 2026, the region recorded four murder cases. 

The Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN) has stepped up its regional outreach as part of its 2026 National Membership Drive.

The association reaffirmed its commitment to decentralised growth in the creative and cultural industries.

The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), Dino Ballotti, engaged learners, educators and youth in the Omaheke Region.

During the visit, Ballotti emphasised the importance of turning engagements into tangible outcomes.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi continued her official visit in the Omaheke Region, stopping at Drimiopsis and Otjinene, where she met with learners, community members and marginalised groups.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi is currently on an official visit to the Omaheke Region, where she is touring the area and engaging with various marginalised communities.