Nandi-Ndaitwah completes appointment of Regional Governors

WINDHOEK, 01 JUL (NAMPA)- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has finalised the appointment of all 14 regional governors, with the final batch of seven announced on Tuesday.
This follows the initial appointments made on 27 March 2025.
The newly appointed governors are: Ismael Pijoo Nganate (Omaheke Region), Kadiva Hamutumwa (Ohangwena Region), Hofni Iipinge (Oshana Region), Natalia Goagoses (Erongo Region), Dorothy Kabula (Zambezi Region), Dawid Gertze (||Kharas Region) and Immanuel Shikongo (Omusati Region).
Speaking at the announcement at State House on Tuesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised the urgency of addressing the country’s high unemployment rate and housing shortage.
“To address these issues and many other pressing challenges confronting our nation head-on, your results will be judged on the basis of the implementation of the 2024 SWAPO Party Election Manifesto Implementation Plan, which has been transformed in the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6). I will launch it soon because all the work is done. I expect you to be familiar with the 7 priorities of our government. Similarly, I expect you to be familiar with the 8 critical economic enablers to effectively champion development in your respective regions,” Nandi-Ndaitwah told the governors.
The President urged the governors to deliver timely solutions to regional challenges and to work closely with communities, regional councils, local authorities, traditional leaders, the church, businesses, youth organisations and other stakeholders.
Ismael Pijoo Nganate, who retained his position as Omaheke Governor, said reviving the Witvlei abattoir and achieving regional self-sustainability are among his top priorities.
“I feel humbled and inspired. I don’t take this reappointment for granted. I am honoured by the trust the President has placed in me,” Nganate told Nampa.
Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge pledged to fully implement the 8th administration’s manifesto.
“It is our guiding tool, and we will focus on its clear priorities. I am excited to get to work, it will not be business as usual,” Iipinge said.
Newly appointed Ohangwena Governor Hamutumwa identified improved water access and the expansion of agricultural projects as her focus areas.
“My research shows that most of our people remain communal farmers. We need to transition towards more commercially driven agriculture by introducing production and manufacturing industries within the region,” she said.
Meanwhile, Omusati Governor, Immanuel Shikongo, said he will prioritise the construction of a regional sports stadium, along with additional sports facilities in various constituencies.
(NAMPA)
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