KNOW YOUR COUNCILOR 2021
Opening of the Khomas Regional Council
2021
The regional council is hereby grateful to announce the year 2021 opening, we acknowledge all the support from the community and continue to invite them for more regional developments this year.
We are pleased to hereby present to you our new councilors for the 10 constituencies of the Khomas Region.
- The Governor, John Pandeni , Katutura Central , Katutura East , Khomasdal , Moses ?Garoëb , Samora Machel , Tobias Hainyeko , Windhoek West , Windhoek East, , Windhoek Rural.
Background
John Pandeni
John Alphons Pandeni constituency is located within the City of Windhoek boundaries. It is formed up of the following locations: Grys Block, Soweto, Maroella, Fredomland and a small part of Wanahenda. The Constituency is inhabited by a population size of Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Twenty One (15 121) people according to the 2011 National Census results.
In 2008, it was renamed after John Pandeni, a member of the South West Africa People's Organization and its militant wing, the People's Liberation Army of Namibia. Pandeni was the first regional councilor for the former Soweto constituency and the first governor of Khomas. This constituency is inside the city of Windhoek in the formerly all-Black suburb of Katutura. The constituency office is located at the corner of Abraham Mashengo street and Independence Avenue.
The councilor is Hon. Rakel Jacob, who is currently the Chairperson of Khomas Regional Council.
Katutura CentralKatutura Central is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia, comprising the extensions 2-5 and 7-11 of the suburb Katutura. In 2010 its population was 21,243. Katutura is a township within Windhoek that was founded by the then apartheid government of Namibia for black people in the 1950s, when the previous township, Old Location, was converted into the suburb Hochland Park. The majority of households in this constituency are headed by women. 74% of the employed residents work for other people (as gardeners or house keepers) instead of for companies.
Katutura East
Katutura East is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. Its population is 17,737. It consists of the extensions 1, 6, and 19 of the suburb Katutura, a township within Windhoek that was founded by the then Apartheid government of Namibia for black people in the 1950s.
The first councillor of Katutura East was Gabriel Ithete who was succeeded by Elina Ndapuka in 2004.
Khomasdal
Khomasdal is a constituency in Windhoek in the Khomas Region of Namibia. Its population is 26,621. The constituency consists of parts of the suburbs Khomasdal, Katutura, and Otjomuise.
The first councillor of this constituency was Karel Persendt. In 1998, Margaret Mensah-Williams took over from him.
Moses ?Garoëb
Moses ?Garoëb Constituency is the name of an electoral constituency in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It was created in 2003 at the recommendation of the Third Delimitation Commission which suggested that the constituency of Hakahana be split. Since then, the suburb of Hakahana falls into two different constituencies.
In 2008 the constituency was named after the politician Moses ?Garoëb. The eastern part of Hakahana is now called Tobias Hainyeko constituency, after politician Tobias Hainyeko.
As of 2010 Moses ?Garoëb constituency has 25 642 inhabitants.
Samora Machel
Samora Machel Constituency (formerly known as Wanaheda) is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. The constituency is located across four northern suburbs of Windhoek: Wanaheda, Greenwell Matongo, Goreangab, and part of Havana. As of 2010 it had 32,000 inhabitants.
Most of the residents of this constituency are formally unemployed and derive their income from informal employment and small enterprises like shebeens and car washes. The impact of HIV/AIDS is high.
The area which made up the constituency was named Wanaheda during colonial times and continued to be called it following its independence in 1990. It is an acronym for 'Wambos, Namas, Hereros and Damaras' In 2003, following governmental and public recommendations, it was renamed in honour of Mozambican President Samora Machel.
Tobias HainyekoTobias Hainyeko constituency is a constituency in Katutura, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia. The constituency was created from the eastern portion of the Hakahana Constituency as part of splitting measures by the Third Delimitation Commission of Namibia, a body that infrequently decides on the administrative division of the country, in 2003. The western portion was named Moses ?Garoëb constituency.
Windhoek West
Windhoek west is the constituency which covers Windhoek North, Windhoek West, Dorado Park, Dorado Valley, Khomasdal Proper, Hochland Park, Pioneers Park, Academia, Cimbabecia and Rocky Crest with over 53,000 inhabitants, the office is situated in Strauss Street, Windhoek west and it was officially inaugurated by the late minister of Regional Local Government and housing, Hon. John Pandeni on the 7th October 2006.
Health centres which can be found in the constituency, Rhino Park Private Hospital, Windhoek Central Hospital, Khomas Medical Centre, Khomas Medical Services (behind park food), Edison Clinic, Cancer Association of Namibia and many private doctors consulting rooms.
Government schools that are found, Van Rhyn Primary School, Khomas High School, School for hearing impaired, Elim Primary School, Rocky Crest Primary School, Tanben College, Pioneer Boys School, Orban Primary School, Jan Mohr Secondary School, Highlands Chris School, Emma Hoogenhout Primary School, Hochland High, Combretan Trust Secondary School, Gandhi Primary School, Concordia College School, Windhoek International School, Pioneers Primary School, Constantia Primary School, Academia Secondary School, Windhoek Technical School, David Bezuidenhoud.
What makes the constituency unique is the that all main tertiary institutions are found in Windhoek West Constituency and they are: UNAM, UNAM Northern Campus (former Windhoek College), Windhoek Vocation Training Centre, UTS and IUM
Windhoek West is a suburb of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Its population is 38,969. The Polytechnic of Namibia is located in Windhoek-West.
Electorally, Windhoek West is located in the Windhoek West constituency.
Windhoek East
Windhoek East is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. It consists of the upper-class suburbs of Windhoek: Auasblick, Avis, Klein Windhoek, Ludwigsdorf, Luxury Hill, Olympia, and Suiderhof. As of 2010 its population is 12.674.
Windhoek East is the most affluent constituency of Windhoek, most embassies, private schools, private medical facilities, and shopping malls are located here, and the education rate of the inhabitants is high. All its roads are tarred. There is a concerning crime rate but the offenders come from other constituencies.
It thus acknowledge the support of the government offices/Ministries, NGOs and other development partner and stakeholders.
The councillor for Windhoek East is Hon. Joyce Nangula Namuhuja who took over from Nic Kruger.
Windhoek Rural
Windhoek Rural is one of the constituencies in Khomas Region. The Windhoek Rural Constituency is the biggest among the ten constituencies of Khomas Region in terms of land size. According to 2011 population census, Windhoek Rural Constituency population size was 22 254.
The constituency is largely of a freehold area covered by large scale cattle ranching commercial farms, which leaves government/local authorities having control of only 5.8% of land area. This leaves 94.2% of the land in the hands of private individuals and companies. The animals kept are mainly cattle, goats and sheep.
The constituency experience summer rainfall within the month of December to April, with the remaining seven months of the year having the dry climatic conditions, the average annual rainfall is about 250 – 450mm. Some part of the constituency faces water shortage during dry seasons. Apart from farming, commercial farmers also engage on other agricultural and hunting activities.
This constituency contains all settlements in the Khomas Region that are outside the city of Windhoek, among them are;
Settlements | |
| a) Mix Settlement | l) Khanubeb |
| b) Ongombo West | m) Nauaspoort and Arovlei |
| c) Dordabis | n) Bloukrans |
| d) Garib | o) Hamis/Oopdam |
| e) Audabib | p) Hatsamas |
| f) Stinkwater | q) Areb |
| g) Anias Noord and Corsica | r) Kwakwas |
| h) Sonder Water and Low Water | s) Baumgartsbrunn |
| i) Groot Aub | t) Noas |
| j) Verdruk | u) Farm Versailles |
| k) Kransneu | |
The councillor for Windhoek Rural is Hon. Penina Inga Ita (SWAPO) who took over from Hon. Frederick Arie (SWAPO) who in 2005 took over from Albert Tsuoub (DTA).
Welcoming the
New Councilors (KHOMAS 2021)
Indeed the Khomas Regional Council has officially sworn in the new councilors for the different 10 constituencies. Here are the names of the newly elected councilor for the Khomas Region.
Elected Regional Councilors For Khomas Region
1. Moonde Shaalukeni John - John Pandeni Constituency
2. Katjaimo Vezemba Rodman - Katutura Central Constituency
3. Gaoseb Richard
4. Angolo Samuel Opotuli
5. Venonya Aili
6. Kalola Nestor
7. Likuwa Christopher - Tobias Hainyeko Constituency
8. Adams Piet Petrus
9. Black Kephas Brian - Windhoek East Constituency
10. Muteka Emma Tangi - Windhoek West Constituency
Visit your Constituency Offices to put the names to the Faces.
The History of Regional Councilors, Khomas (Windhoek/Rural)
Period: 2014-2020
This blog is hereby established to showcase the history of the Khomas Regional Council since 2014 - 2020. Councilors are elected by Constituency residents. Khomas has about 10 constituencies that have been effectively progressing in community development initiatives by implementing strategic regional development programs.
The Khomas Region has 10 Constituency Offices
The Region has 10 Regional Councilors
Cllr. Rachel Jacob |
Cllr. Margret Mensah-Williams | |
Cllr. Ambrosius Kandjii | Katutura East Constituency Cllr. Ruben Sheehama | |
Cllr. David Martin |
Cllr. Joyce Nangula Namuhuja | |
Cllr. George Trepper |
Cllr. Penina Inga Ita | |
Cllr. Fanuel Shivute |
Cllr. Christopher Likuwa |
SOME OF THE REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Directorate’s Core Mandate:
Spearheading the planning (economic, social, demographic and environmental) functions of the Khomas Regional Council in coordination with stakeholders from the public and private sectors. Identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development policies, plans, goals, programmes, projects and activities at the regional level in consultation and collaboration with national, sectoral and local governments.
Directorate’s Vision:
“A well developed, knowledgeable and peaceful region, free of poverty, crime, hunger, diseases and unemployment”.
Directorate’s Mission:
“To plan, implement and complete projects on time, within the budget and to acceptable standards with the minimum inputs and expenses possible”.
PART I: Main projects completed over the past four financial years (2011/2012, 2012/2013, 203/2014 & 2014/2015)
FUNCTIONAL UNIT: Planning and Development (in charge of coordinating the planning function, other functional units and their activities at the Directorate) | ||
Project/s | Project/s Description/s | Amount Spent (N$) |
Construction of Services at Groot-Aub (Phases II, III, IV & V)
| Water reticulation, sewerage network, oxidation ponds, etc.
|
23,827,736.46
|
Alterations to Khomasdal Constituency Office
| Renovations, Upgrading and Rehabilitation of the Constituency Office
| 2,167,367.85
|
FUNCTIONAL UNIT: Rural Services (in charge of coordinating the rural function and providing rural services, and coordinating support from other functional units to support rural services and its activities at the Directorate) | ||
Project/s | Project/s Description/s | Amount Spent (N$) |
Food/Cash for Work
| Improve livelihoods of communities by involving them in labour intensive activities thereby earning food or cash in return. |
190,273.62
|
Micro-Finance
| Empowering communities to become self-reliant through income-generation and food production/security.
| 871,300.16
|
FUNCTIONAL UNIT: HIV/AIDS Coordination (in charge of coordinating the fight against deadly HIV/AIDS epidemic; coordinating the work of RACOC and CACOC and support groups; and liaising with inter-sectoral, NGOs, CBOs, donors and other agencies/stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS. | ||
Project/s | Project/s Description/s | Amount Spent (N$) |
Prevention
| Raise Awareness about HIV/AIDS
| 217,628.90
|
Impact Mitigation
| Provide basic food to the needy PLHIV on ARV | 503,325.79
|
FUNCTIONAL UNIT: EARLY CHOLDHOOD & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (in charge of coordinating economic and social support/empowerment/activation of communities in the Khomas Region; coordinating the implementation of income-generating activities; and strengthening the function of and support to early childhood development. | ||
Project/s | Project/s Description/s | Amount Spent (N$) |
Early Childhood Development Support
| Support to early childhood development centres and kindergartens
|
374,400
|
Contribution to Income-Generating Activities
| Funding of income-generating activities (IGAs) t enhance and sustain livelihoods in terms of income, food sufficiency for poverty reduction.
| 6,680,000
|
FUNCTIONAL UNIT: MAINTENANCE (“Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo” and “State Hospitals”) (in charge of taking care of or the upkeep of state infrastructure, assets and facilities (flats, houses, schools, hostels, clinics, hospitals, libraries, laboratories, graves, electricity networks, technological equipment, etc) in the Khomas Region; and strengthening the maintenance function to facelift public facilities through provision of efficient and effective civil, electrical and mechanical services. | ||
Project/s | Project/s Description/s | Amount Spent (N$) |
Maintenance/ Minor Renovations
| Renovations/ Repairs (“Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo”) for the upkeep of Government assets and infrastructure
| 27,620,391.33
|
Maintenance/ Minor Renovations
| Renovations/ Repairs (“State Hospitals”) for the upkeep of Government assets and infrastructure | 20,875,398
|
[KHOMAS]
Objectives for Investment
- Identify and investigate new or expanded markets for all products manufactured from local raw materials.
- Provide sufficient and more functional operational space for existing and new trading and manufacturing enterprises.
- Expand or create new markets for existing enterprises.
- Improve the regulatory environment in which businesses have to operate.
- Increase existing enterprises’ ability to employ more people.
- Improve entrepreneurs’ access to financial instruments.
- Include Entrepreneurial Training into main stream syllabus.
John Pandeni
John Alphons Pandeni constituency is located within the City of Windhoek boundaries. It is formed up of the following locations: Grys Block, Soweto, Maroella, Fredomland and a small part of Wanahenda. The Constituency is inhabited by a population size of Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and Twenty One (15 121) people according to the 2011 National Census results.
In 2008, it was renamed after John Pandeni, a member of the South West Africa People's Organization and its militant wing, the People's Liberation Army of Namibia. Pandeni was the first regional councilor for the former Soweto constituency and the first governor of Khomas. This constituency is inside the city of Windhoek in the formerly all-Black suburb of Katutura. The constituency office is located at the corner of Abraham Mashengo street and Independence Avenue.
The councilor is Hon. Rakel Jacob, who is currently the Chairperson of Khomas Regional Council.
Katutura CentralKatutura Central is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia, comprising the extensions 2-5 and 7-11 of the suburb Katutura. In 2010 its population was 21,243. Katutura is a township within Windhoek that was founded by the then apartheid government of Namibia for black people in the 1950s, when the previous township, Old Location, was converted into the suburb Hochland Park. The majority of households in this constituency are headed by women. 74% of the employed residents work for other people (as gardeners or house keepers) instead of for companies.
Katutura EastKatutura East is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. Its population is 17,737. It consists of the extensions 1, 6, and 19 of the suburb Katutura, a township within Windhoek that was founded by the then Apartheid government of Namibia for black people in the 1950s.
The first councillor of Katutura East was Gabriel Ithete who was succeeded by Elina Ndapuka in 2004.
KhomasdalKhomasdal is a constituency in Windhoek in the Khomas Region of Namibia. Its population is 26,621. The constituency consists of parts of the suburbs Khomasdal, Katutura, and Otjomuise.
The first councillor of this constituency was Karel Persendt. In 1998, Margaret Mensah-Williams took over from him.
Moses ?GaroëbMoses ?Garoëb Constituency is the name of an electoral constituency in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It was created in 2003 at the recommendation of the Third Delimitation Commission which suggested that the constituency of Hakahana be split. Since then, the suburb of Hakahana falls into two different constituencies.
In 2008 the constituency was named after the politician Moses ?Garoëb. The eastern part of Hakahana is now called Tobias Hainyeko constituency, after politician Tobias Hainyeko.
As of 2010 Moses ?Garoëb constituency has 25 642 inhabitants.
Samora MachelSamora Machel Constituency (formerly known as Wanaheda) is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. The constituency is located across four northern suburbs of Windhoek: Wanaheda, Greenwell Matongo, Goreangab, and part of Havana. As of 2010 it had 32,000 inhabitants.
Most of the residents of this constituency are formally unemployed and derive their income from informal employment and small enterprises like shebeens and car washes. The impact of HIV/AIDS is high.
The area which made up the constituency was named Wanaheda during colonial times and continued to be called it following its independence in 1990. It is an acronym for 'Wambos, Namas, Hereros and Damaras' In 2003, following governmental and public recommendations, it was renamed in honour of Mozambican President Samora Machel.
Tobias HainyekoTobias Hainyeko constituency is a constituency in Katutura, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia. The constituency was created from the eastern portion of the Hakahana Constituency as part of splitting measures by the Third Delimitation Commission of Namibia, a body that infrequently decides on the administrative division of the country, in 2003. The western portion was named Moses ?Garoëb constituency.
Windhoek WestWindhoek west is the constituency which covers Windhoek North, Windhoek West, Dorado Park, Dorado Valley, Khomasdal Proper, Hochland Park, Pioneers Park, Academia, Cimbabecia and Rocky Crest with over 53,000 inhabitants, the office is situated in Strauss Street, Windhoek west and it was officially inaugurated by the late minister of Regional Local Government and housing, Hon. John Pandeni on the 7th October 2006.
Health centres which can be found in the constituency, Rhino Park Private Hospital, Windhoek Central Hospital, Khomas Medical Centre, Khomas Medical Services (behind park food), Edison Clinic, Cancer Association of Namibia and many private doctors consulting rooms.
Government schools that are found, Van Rhyn Primary School, Khomas High School, School for hearing impaired, Elim Primary School, Rocky Crest Primary School, Tanben College, Pioneer Boys School, Orban Primary School, Jan Mohr Secondary School, Highlands Chris School, Emma Hoogenhout Primary School, Hochland High, Combretan Trust Secondary School, Gandhi Primary School, Concordia College School, Windhoek International School, Pioneers Primary School, Constantia Primary School, Academia Secondary School, Windhoek Technical School, David Bezuidenhoud.
What makes the constituency unique is the that all main tertiary institutions are found in Windhoek West Constituency and they are: UNAM, UNAM Northern Campus (former Windhoek College), Windhoek Vocation Training Centre, UTS and IUM
Windhoek West is a suburb of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Its population is 38,969. The Polytechnic of Namibia is located in Windhoek-West.
Electorally, Windhoek West is located in the Windhoek West constituency.
Windhoek EastWindhoek East is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. It consists of the upper-class suburbs of Windhoek: Auasblick, Avis, Klein Windhoek, Ludwigsdorf, Luxury Hill, Olympia, and Suiderhof. As of 2010 its population is 12.674.
Windhoek East is the most affluent constituency of Windhoek, most embassies, private schools, private medical facilities, and shopping malls are located here, and the education rate of the inhabitants is high. All its roads are tarred. There is a concerning crime rate but the offenders come from other constituencies.
It thus acknowledge the support of the government offices/Ministries, NGOs and other development partner and stakeholders.
The councillor for Windhoek East is Hon. Joyce Nangula Namuhuja who took over from Nic Kruger.
Windhoek RuralWindhoek Rural is one of the constituencies in Khomas Region. The Windhoek Rural Constituency is the biggest among the ten constituencies of Khomas Region in terms of land size. According to 2011 population census, Windhoek Rural Constituency population size was 22 254.
The constituency is largely of a freehold area covered by large scale cattle ranching commercial farms, which leaves government/local authorities having control of only 5.8% of land area. This leaves 94.2% of the land in the hands of private individuals and companies. The animals kept are mainly cattle, goats and sheep.
The constituency experience summer rainfall within the month of December to April, with the remaining seven months of the year having the dry climatic conditions, the average annual rainfall is about 250 – 450mm. Some part of the constituency faces water shortage during dry seasons. Apart from farming, commercial farmers also engage on other agricultural and hunting activities.
This constituency contains all settlements in the Khomas Region that are outside the city of Windhoek, among them are;
Settlements | |
| a) Mix Settlement | l) Khanubeb |
| b) Ongombo West | m) Nauaspoort and Arovlei |
| c) Dordabis | n) Bloukrans |
| d) Garib | o) Hamis/Oopdam |
| e) Audabib | p) Hatsamas |
| f) Stinkwater | q) Areb |
| g) Anias Noord and Corsica | r) Kwakwas |
| h) Sonder Water and Low Water | s) Baumgartsbrunn |
| i) Groot Aub | t) Noas |
| j) Verdruk | u) Farm Versailles |
| k) Kransneu | |
The councillor for Windhoek Rural is Hon. Penina Inga Ita (SWAPO) who took over from Hon. Frederick Arie (SWAPO) who in 2005 took over from Albert Tsuoub (DTA).
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