Matheus David

The Khomas Regional Council officially opened its 2026 calendar on Friday, with regional leaders focusing on progress made, acknowledging ongoing challenges, and emphasising their commitment to improving the lives of residents across the region.

Chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council Stefanus Ndengu, delivering his first official opening address, saying that the council’s work this year and beyond will be guided by its five-year Strategic Plan (2025/26–2029/30), which outlines clear priorities aimed at improving everyday life for communities. These include water provision, sanitation, education, health infrastructure, safety and security, youth empowerment, sports development and social welfare.

Challenges

Water woes remain a burden, particularly in the Windhoek Rural constituency.

During the 2025/2026 financial year, the council allocated over N$2.5 million, while the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform allocated N$1.2 million towards water intervention projects.

As part of these efforts, the rehabilitation of 11 boreholes at localities, namely Arovlei, Stinkwater, Kharoxas, Nau and Khanubeb is under implementation.

In addition, the drilling of five boreholes at Stansclots is underway at a total cost of over N$2.2 million. 

He said the council allocated over N$1 million towards sanitation interventions.

The chairperson of Khomas council said 60 toilets have been completed, and construction of the remaining 115 is ongoing, with completion anticipated before the end of the 2025/2026 financial year.

Five households were provided with flushing toilets at a cost of over N$289 000.

This intervention included the construction of five septic tanks and the necessary household connections, thereby improving sanitation conditions and ensuring better public health standards.

Health department

Additionally, the council funded the construction of three antenatal care prefabricated rooms at the Khomasdal Clinic at a cost of over N$1 million. The council also installed a combination of 25 industrial and standard air conditioners at Katutura Health Centre to improve ventilation, service conditions, and infection control. 

Works for the construction of a prefabricated storeroom and guardhouse, as well as overall renovations at Otjomuise Clinic, are at an advanced stage of the award process.

In addition, the council will soon award works for the construction of antenatal care prefabricated rooms, procurement of medical equipment and installation of air conditioning at Okuryangava Clinic.

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