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Order a long-term news report on Eenhana
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
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 buildingWindhoek Observer
… The day was also marked with the absence of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who did not attend the official commemoration event in Eenhana. …
‘Genocide Day missed its purpose’ — AnalystsWindhoek Observer
… Speaking during the national commemoration held in Eenhana in the Ohangwena region, vice president Lucia Witbooi said the day should serve as an educational platform for young people to understand the history of the 1904–1908 genocide committed against the Ovaherero and Nama peop …
YOUNG OBSERVER | Youth urged to protect Namibia’s historyWindhoek Observer
Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not attend the official Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration held in Eenhana on Thursday. …
President skips genocide eventNamibian Sun
Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has called on Namibians to reject tribalism and remain united as the country commemorated Genocide Remembrance Day in Eenhana yesterday.Addressing the ... …
Witbooi urges unity in Genocide Day messageNamibian Sun
There have been some remarkably ignorant comments, particularly on social media, questioning the wisdom of hosting Genocide Remembrance Day commemorations in places like Eenhana on... …
EDITORIAL: Genocide remembrance must unite, not divideInformanté
… Speaking in Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region during the national commemoration, Witbooi said the day serves as a solemn reminder of the 1904–1908 genocide committed against the Ovaherero and Nama people during German colonial rule, while also honouring those who resisted oppressio …
VP urges Namibians to preserve genocide historyNew Era
… The houses are expected to be built in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Rundu, Ongwediva, Nkurenkuru, Henties Bay, Outapi, Okahao, Eenhana, Okakarara, Keetmanshoop and Katima Mulilo. …
NHE targets 905 houses … Over 21 545 houses constructed since 1993, including 191 built in 2024/25.Windhoek Observer
… Communities in Katima Mulilo, Opuwo, Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, Eenhana, Gobabis, and Rundu have vastly different developmental realities. …
36 years later, we still cannot seem to get governance rightThe Namibian
… Terms of reference for these stadiums have already been prepared and following the successful outcome from the line ministry of the review panel, construction has begun on the Katima and Opuwo sport stadiums. “Meanwhile, the Eenhana and Nkurenkuru stadiums, which were carried ove …
Sport facilities drive gathers paceStreet vendors and small business owners in Eenhana have petitioned the regional governor demanding a permanent open market instead of relocation to temporary facilities, citing concerns about uncertainty and the need for meaningful consultation over the relocation process.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
Street vendors and small business owners in Eenhana have petitioned the regional governor demanding a permanent open market instead of relocation to temporary facilities, citing concerns about uncertainty and the need for meaningful consultation over the relocation process.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government would not waver in efforts to locate the remains of liberation struggle icon Tobias Hainyeko, nearly six decades after his death, describing him as a pivotal figure whose sacrifice helped lay the foundation for Namibia's independence.
6 October 2026 · New Era →
The Prof Filemon Amaambo Endoscopy outreach programme concluded a five-day visit covering five hospitals in northern regions, bringing specialised gastrointestinal diagnostic services to reduce waiting times and travel costs for patients. The Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital team, which operates a single mobile endoscopy tower, also trained local nurses in patient preparation and equipment handling as part of a biannual service cycle.
5 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The National Housing Enterprise plans to complete 249 housing units by December, costing N$80.06 million, spread across Meersig, Oshakati, Okakarara, Eenhana, Goreangab, Ongwediva, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Usakos and Swakopmund. Over three years, NHE aims to deliver 750 houses and service 4,215 plots through its Informal Settlement Upgrading and Affordable Housing Programme.
29 September 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Namibia's state-owned meat processor Meatco recorded revenue of N$793.20 million year-to-date, a 56% increase from the prior year, with gross profit jumping to N$106 million. Cattle slaughter throughput rose 55% year-on-year to over 34,000 head, driven by improved livestock procurement, export market realisations, and operational efficiencies.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia cancelled a N$127 million tender for veterinary cordon fences along the South Africa border and awarded the contract via emergency procurement to a company that had failed in the competitive bidding process, raising concerns about transparency and procurement integrity.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The One Economy Foundation launched the School Wellness and Community Outreach Campaign in Eenhana on Monday, in collaboration with Dune Seven, Walvis Bay Corridor Group, and other partners.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Pupils in Ohangwena will receive sexual and reproductive health education, STI screenings and anti-gender-based violence services through a four-day campaign running 8–11 September across four schools in the region. The initiative, launched by the Dune Seven Community Foundation, also includes hygiene awareness and involves the One Economy Foundation, Walvis Bay Corridor Group, and two government ministries.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Ohandjombali village in Ohangwena region have lacked access to running water since June, forcing them to buy expensive water supplies from Eenhana 20km away or rely on wells that dry up. A 20-litre container costs N$2–N$3, and households pay N$5 weekly for a truck delivery costing N$300 total, leaving families unable to afford adequate water for bathing, laundry, and meals.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paratus Namibia will open a new shop at Yetu Mall in Oshakati to provide customers with connectivity services, product information, SIMs, and devices. The expansion is part of the company's growth across northern Namibia, complementing existing outlets in Ondangwa, Eenhana, and Outapi.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Outapi Abattoir is about 90% complete but will not become operational until the Ongwediva meat processing facility is fully operational and at full capacity, Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said during a visit to Omusati Region. The abattoir forms part of an integrated meat value chain that includes quarantine facilities and abattoirs intended to supply the Ongwediva facility.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been equipped with specialised medical equipment worth approximately N$4 million, including a C-Arm imaging machine and orthopaedic tools, to strengthen its capacity to handle trauma and orthopaedic cases locally. The regional health director urged the facility to treat eligible trauma patients on-site rather than transferring them to other providers.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Police are investigating three apparent suicides by hanging reported on Friday in Eenhana, Rehoboth, and Okahandja, with no foul play suspected. The victims included a 54-year-old woman in Eenhana, a 32-year-old man in Rehoboth, and a 48-year-old man in Okahandja; two suicide notes were recovered.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
Ohangwena recorded about 1,750 school dropouts in 2025, with boys accounting for the majority, prompting the First Gentleman to call for coordinated community action. The region recorded the highest number of school dropouts among all regions visited during the First Gentleman's national consultations on the boy-child.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake has called on young people in Ohangwena to embrace climate-smart farming, agribusiness and innovation, urging them to become active producers and leaders rather than programme beneficiaries. She stressed the integration of climate action, water security and sustainable agriculture to strengthen food security and rural development in response to climate impacts including changing rainfall patterns and prolonged dry spells.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ohangwena Region has unveiled a strategic investment map and action plan to attract investment and position local entrepreneurs and businesses as drivers of regional development. The roadmap identifies priority opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, creative economy, health, tourism and hospitality, supported by enabling sectors including water, energy, logistics and housing.
6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa announced an invitation for entrepreneurs, investors and businesses to submit project proposals aligned with the Ohangwena Regional Investment Map and Action Plan 2025–2030, which identifies opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, creative economy, health, tourism, hospitality, water, energy, logistics and housing. The expression of interest process will run from 11 August to 23 September.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare has called for greater investment in youth-led businesses, saying entrepreneurship and support for small enterprises are critical to expanding economic opportunities for young Namibians. He urged financial institutions and established businesses to invest in youth-led enterprises through financing and mentorship.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The Hifikepunye Pohamba Community Resource Centre at Okanghudi village in the Ondobe constituency has been nominated to become a national heritage site. The proposed declaration covers three heritage features: a historic tree, a statue of former president Hifikepunye Pohamba, and the resource centre itself, which preserves presidential records from 2005 to 2015 and serves as a community research and information hub.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Hospital was arrested over the weekend on allegations of raping a 26-year-old man at his room. The arrest comes three years after the Windhoek High Court acquitted the doctor of a separate rape charge involving an 18-year-old patient at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in Ohangwena recorded 6,414 criminal cases in 2025, with assault, housebreaking, domestic violence, rape and stock theft being the most prevalent offences. The region's police holding cells are also significantly overcrowded, with facilities like Oshikango Police Station holding 187 inmates in spaces designed for 70.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Pupil enrolment in Ohangwena region increased by 5,800 students from 2025 to 2026, a 4.45% rise matched by growth in the teaching workforce from 4,661 to 4,906 teachers. The governor reported expanding secondary education offerings and improved exam performance, with the region ranking fourth nationally in NSSCAS examinations with 70.76% of pupils achieving quality symbols.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa reported that 61 beneficiaries who completed the National Youth Credit Scheme's business training have not received the N$8,000 startup capital each was promised upon completion. The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among young people.
4 July 2026 · Informanté →
The One Economy Foundation has introduced the i-BreakFree SRH Web Application, a digital platform funded by the Global Fund through the Ministry of Health and Social Services, enabling young people in Namibia to access sexual and reproductive health information, self-screening tools for HIV and STI risk assessment, and confidential support services online.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Governors of Ohangwena and Kunene regions have raised alarm about ongoing medicine shortages at public health facilities, with hospitals in Opuwo, Khorixas and elsewhere running low on medication for about three months. The shortages particularly affect chronic illness treatments including diabetes, hypertension, ARVs and tuberculosis medication, forcing patients to queue for long periods only to find prescribed drugs unavailable.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oukwanyama Traditional Authority has scrapped the hereditary practice of passing village headman positions through family lines, instead allowing community members to elect their own village leaders by ballot. The change preserves the monarch's position as the prerogative of the royal clan.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited is opening its first retail store in Okongo, Ohangwena Region, bringing its countrywide total to 40 stores. The new Mobile Home will offer SIM card replacements, contract applications, account payments, and other services to residents who currently travel nearly 100 kilometres to Eenhana.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →