Local government authority in Ohangwena region managing street vendor relocation, infrastructure projects, and housing partnerships amid budget constraints.
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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 concernsStreet vendors in Eenhana's Ohangwena region have until the end of the month to move to council-designated trading areas, the town council says, citing a need for safer and more orderly trading. Vendors have requested that the council fully prepare the designated sites before enforcing the relocation.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Street vendors in Eenhana's Ohangwena region have until the end of the month to move to council-designated trading areas, the town council says, citing a need for safer and more orderly trading. Vendors have requested that the council fully prepare the designated sites before enforcing the relocation.
16 September 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 →