POTENTIAL HERD SIRE Name- Yokozuna Bred by- Mr Bertie Van Zyl in Omaheke region of Namibia Birth status- 3 Age- 15months Weight- 78kg Grading- Stud We have not used him yet,we are keeping a close eye on him. We are located in Kgatleng,ko Masimong a Mmakgomo,30kms from Mochudi.(heartwater area) Call 71482148 | Sahara GOAT Breeders

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

Delayed payment... Some farmers in the Omaheke region expressed frustration over the delays in the payment of government drought subsidy claims. The subsidies are aimed at assisting farmers after selling their livestock and buying fodder. One the affected farmers, Pressis Scolo Kaaheke, told Select Agri that he submitted his claims in advanced but no payment was made since March last year. Video: Zebaldt Ngaruka | New Era Newspaper

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

WATCH During his community engagement in Leonardville in the Omaheke region, the minister of agriculture, water and land reform (MAWLR), Calle Schlettwein, explained the formation of the Stampriet Aquifer to create an understanding of how underground water, in general, may be polluted through underground mining operations. Schlettwein is in Omahake this week engaging communal and commercial farmers. Video MAWLR #JustIn #nmhbreakers | Windhoek Express

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