Namibian Newspaper Cup concluded on a high

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The Namibian Newspaper Cup concluded on Sunday in Otjiwarongo with Khomas Region and Kavango West walking away with the championship.
The 21st edition of the Namibian Newspaper Cup concluded today with the Khomas netball team successfully defending their title against host Otjozondjupa region in a closely contested final match.
Though Otjozondjupa put up a great retaliation effort against the defending champions, Khomas region managed to play a focused and composed game, winning 34 - 26.
Khomas region head coach Enrica Farmer  outlined their game plan.

Khomas Governor calls on Namibians to engage in apple production 

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Khomas Governor Vendaapi McLeod-Katjirua has called on Namibians to engage in more apple production, both as a source of income and for its nutritional and health benefits. 

The governor was attending the official opening of a training program on the plantation of the Wambugu Apple, a fruit that originated in Kenya.

Wambugu Apple Director Teresa Mumbi told nbc News that this apple can grow in any type of soil in any country and encouraged Namibians to embark on its cultivation. 

CoW & DBN sign loan agreement

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City of Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia signed a loan agreement of N$155 million to finance the construction of the Khomas Intake Substation project.

Developments in residential, commercial, and industrial areas throughout the city have led to an ever-increasing demand for power.

Currently, the existing Nampower Van Eck Substation cannot be upgraded further to accommodate anticipated demand as it has reached its full physical design capacity, which is expected to be surpassed before 2027.