Local authority in Ohangwena region facing funding shortfalls for office building project and audit scrutiny over service delivery.
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The Namibian
Eenhana Town Council has been ordered to account for and repay millions of dollars in interest overcharged to residents
“THE Eenhana Town Council has been ordered to account for millions of dollars in interest charged to residents and repay those who were overcharged.”
Eenhana told to repay overcharged residentsInformanté
Eenhana Town Council was commended by Ngurare for sustaining the expo platform
“Ngurare commended the Eenhana Town Council, the organising committee, sponsors and volunteers for sustaining a platform he described as a catalyst for investment, entrepreneurship, and both regional and national development.”
Youth investment urged at Eenhana ExpoThe Namibian
Eenhana Town Council has halted construction of new N$119-million office building due to delayed funding
“Delayed funding has halted the construction of the new N$119-million Eenhana Town Council office building, severely impacting local service delivery and staff working conditions.”
Cash crunch stalls Eenhana town council office buildingInformanté
Eenhana Town Council has stalled building project worth N$41 million due to funding constraints
“During the visits, members raised concern over the incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project, which has stalled due to funding constraints.”
National Assembly resumes as MPs continue oversight, regional and international engagementsInformanté
Eenhana Town Council has incomplete building project requiring N$9 million to complete
“THE construction of the new Eenhana Town Council building, which started in 2018, remains unfinished due to non-payment of the contractor, with an estimated N$9 million still required to complete the project.”
Eenhana Town Council building remains incomplete due to funding shortfallThe Namibian
Eenhana Town Council says needs N$5 million for annual road maintenance
“The Eenhana Town Council says it needs N$5 million for annual road maintenance, however, fund allocation for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years amount to only N$1.32 million and N$1.38 million, respectively.”
Pothole CountryNew Era
Eenhana Town Council did not provide adequate assessment rate reports to substantiate rates and taxes contribution payable to regional council
“Regarding rates and taxes, auditors noted that no adequate assessment rate reports were provided by the Eenhana Town Council to substantiate the 5% rates and taxes contribution payable to the regional council.”
Ohangwena fails audit testNew Era
Eenhana Town Council officially handed over a site to NHE at Extension 10
“Yesterday, Eenhana Town Council officially handed over a site to NHE at Extension 10.”
NHE targets 100 houses in EenhanaThe Namibian
The Eenhana Town Council continues partnership with NHE in addressing the housing backlog at the town and wider region
“Kavandje said the current development continues the partnership between the Eenhana Town Council and the NHE in addressing the housing backlog at the town and the wider region.”
Housing enterprise breaks ground on 100 Eenhana homes to tackle housing backlogInformanté
Eenhana Town Council announced the recall of the infant formula
“The recall was announced by the Eenhana Town Council following an urgent notice issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, advising that the product should not be used.”
Nestlé NAN Infant Formula recalled over safety concernsThe National Assembly's public accounts committee has called on Eenhana Town Council to account for and repay millions in interest wrongly charged to residents. Auditor general findings showed the council recorded more than N$3.32 million in interest against an expected N$493 995, a difference of about N$2.8 million, which the council says it will credit to affected residents' accounts.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly's public accounts committee has called on Eenhana Town Council to account for and repay millions in interest wrongly charged to residents. Auditor general findings showed the council recorded more than N$3.32 million in interest against an expected N$493 995, a difference of about N$2.8 million, which the council says it will credit to affected residents' accounts.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare urged government, the private sector, and communities to prioritise investment in young people as drivers of Namibia's economic future at the opening of the 16th Eenhana Expo, which is being held from 27 July to 1 August with about 100 local and international exhibitors.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Eenhana Town Council's N$119-million office building project, begun in 2018, has stalled due to delayed funding; N$9 million is urgently needed to complete the finance wing so staff and customers can use it. The council has operated from an eight-office building since 1999 despite Eenhana's population growing from 2,600 to 16,000.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly reconvenes on 2 June 2026 after a month recess during which MPs conducted oversight visits, stakeholder consultations, and regional and international parliamentary engagements. Deputy Speaker Katamelo was appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, while parliamentary committees assessed poverty alleviation and service delivery, including concerns over an incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Construction of the Eenhana Town Council building, which began in 2018, remains incomplete due to non-payment of the contractor. The N$41 million project has had approximately N$27 million spent, with an estimated N$9 million still required for completion.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Road Fund Administration has allocated only N$2.5 million for flood-damaged local authority roads in 2025/26 despite an estimated N$658 million in nationwide damage, leaving a funding gap of roughly N$655.5 million. Road users including taxi drivers say deteriorating conditions are crippling their livelihoods as they spend earnings on frequent vehicle repairs.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ohangwena Regional Council failed to submit required financial statements and supporting documentation for the years ended 31 March 2020–2022, prompting the Auditor General to issue a disclaimer of opinion due to insufficient audit evidence. The audit also found shortcomings including missing environmental clearances for waste facilities, undocumented property and equipment purchases, and unverified rates and taxes contributions.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
The National Housing Enterprises has committed to construct 100 houses valued at N$7.4 million in Eenhana's Extension 10, with construction set to begin on 16 February 2026 and run for five months. The initiative aims to address housing demand for low-income earners while creating employment and skills development opportunities for local residents.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
The National Housing Enterprise is constructing 100 houses at Eenhana in Ohangwena region, with the first phase comprising 30 units at Ekolola. The project continues a partnership between the Eenhana Town Council and NHE to address the regional housing backlog, with a mayor noting the enterprise's construction of close to 400 houses between 1998 and 2015.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The 800-gram tin of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula (batch 5166074213) has been recalled following an urgent notice from the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Retailers and consumers are urged to immediately withdraw the product, and parents should seek medical attention if infants show symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy or unusual behaviour.
30 January 2026 · Informanté →