Windhoek: Residents of the Otjozondjupa Region on Monday described the 2026 State of the Region Address (SORA) delivered by Governor John ||Khamuseb as comprehensive and reflective of the region's key development initiatives. ||Khamuseb delivered his second SORA at the Otjozondjupa Regional Council chambers in Otjiwarongo during a special council meeting attended by more than 500 people, including heads of government ministries and agencies operating in the region. According to Namibia Press Agency, the meeting was chaired by Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Paulus Nekundi and attended by constituency councillors representing Tsumkwe, Okakarara, Omatako, Okahandja, Otavi, and Grootfontein. In his address, ||Khamuseb highlighted development projects underway across the region's seven constituencies, nine settlements, and five towns. He also outlined completed capital projects under various housing programmes, land servicing initiatives, the construction of tarred roads, the upgrading of school hostel s, and accommodation projects for police officers, nurses, teachers, and learners. The governor further mentioned that efforts to combat crime, including stock theft, robbery, theft, and road crashes, would continue. Speaking to Nampa after the address, several residents described the SORA as informative, insightful, and a well-articulated account of government programmes being implemented across the region. Okahandja Municipality Chief Executive Officer Alfons Tjitombo said the address provided a comprehensive overview of development projects taking place in various towns, many of which he was already familiar with. Otjiwarongo Municipality Local Community Development Officer John Hinda noted that the SORA offered valuable information on programmes at vocational training institutions operating in Okakarara. "I am satisfied with the governor's report on the affairs of our region, especially regarding youth empowerment projects, youth participation in agriculture, and youth funding programmes that I was prev iously unaware of," said 23-year-old Diamantra Hanibes of Otjiwarongo. San community activist Emma Ludwina from Tsumkwe said the address covered all sectors and provided useful insight into development in the region. However, she mentioned that residents of Tsumkwe would have appreciated more information on the planned upgrading of the Tsumkwe-Grootfontein gravel road. Ludwina also pointed out that the state of the Otjiwarongo State Hospital warrants a separate public engagement.