BACK TO SCHOOL | All schools in the Omaheke Region have resumed their academic activities for 2023. So far, the region has registered 26,000 learners, exceeding last year's figure of 25,000. The region has 44 schools and 990 teachers, according to Inspector of Education Eliakim Katunovandu Kavari. Report: Ngarije Kavari #nbcDSTV282 #nbcdigitalnews #NBCNews | NBC Digital News

Heavy rainfall received in the Omaheke Region has led to the temporary closure of the MR199 road that links Otjombinde and the Kalahari constituency. This was confirmed by the Otjombinde Constituency Councillor, Wenzel Kavaka, during a site inspection. Councillor Kavaka says that for the past four days, the constituency has recorded more than 150 mm of rainfall, which has caused severe damage to many roads, including the MR119. Kavaka added that with assistance from the local road contractors, t

LIVESTOCK LOSS … Farmers in the Omaheke region lost numerous head of cattle due to drought as carcasses were seen in the area during December. Farmer Jesaya Shipingana on Monday said these were scenes in parts of the region before the rainfall in January. He further said some Namibians were left to face the effects of the ravaging drought during the festive holidays. Omaheke is one of the most devastated regions of the drought as their livestock damages and losses are expected to be about N$4.4

JUST IN: Omaheke Region governor Pijoo Nganate says questions are being raised about why people should be concerned about being killed by water polluted by uranium leaching when they don’t have access to water at all. He said the region is in dire need of development against the backdrop of 300 children being diagnosed with malnutrition between January and June this year. About 266 of these cases were hospitalised due to malnutrition, while 26 have died and nine have been readmitted. Update: JEM

The Omaheke Region will host the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia 2026 pageants, bringing one of the country’s biggest national events to the region. NBC Director General Stanley Similo officially launched the event and revealed that the pageants will take place in Gobabis. He said development at all levels must be inclusive, adding that hosting the event in Omaheke reflects efforts to take national platforms to all regions. He noted that the region is ready to host the prestigious events and