Also known as: Hofni Alugodhi Iipinge · Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge
Hofni Iipinge — Oshana region Governor, calling for infrastructure development including dual carriageway, 24/7 health centre services, and school renovation.
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New Era
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge called for an urgent disaster risk management meeting
“To address the issue, Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge called for an urgent disaster risk management meeting to assess the response and strengthen preparedness for future fires.”
Oshana loses 38 000 ha to fireWindhoek Observer
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge said the trade fair had evolved into an important economic meeting point
“Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge said the trade fair had evolved into an important economic meeting point connecting entrepreneurs, established businesses, public institutions, investors, innovators and consumers.”
Ongwediva trade fair outgrows venue as demand surgesWindhoek Observer
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge said trade fair value should extend beyond attendance numbers
“Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge similarly said trade fairs must deliver more than attendance figures, particularly for young people, women, SMEs and emerging entrepreneurs.”
‘Don’t train for the streets’ – Nandi-Ndaitwah warns youthWindhoek Observer
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge said Namibia's biggest challenge is ensuring policy commitments translate into meaningful improvements for persons with disabilities
“Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge said Namibia's biggest challenge is no longer the adoption of disability policies, but ensuring that commitments translate into meaningful improvements in the lives of persons with disabilities.”
‘People with disabilities are not suffering’ – Disability Council…NDCN rejects ‘suffering’ narrative, says disability should not define a personThe Namibian
Hofni Iipinge said no such matter has been presented through the region's official structures
“Iipinge has also distanced himself from the discussion, saying no such matter has been presented through the region's official structures.”
Oshakati Ongwediva merger is inevitable, says former governorNew Era
Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge said revival of Oluno Secondary School is part of government's efforts to restore abandoned infrastructure
“Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge said the revival of Oluno Secondary School is part of government's efforts to restore abandoned public infrastructure and ensure that facilities continue serving communities.”
Dormant Oluno school revived with N$50mWindhoek Observer
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge said the unit's responsibilities would extend beyond traffic policing to enforcing municipal by-laws on illegal parking and other matters
“Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge said the unit's responsibilities would extend beyond traffic policing to include enforcing municipal by-laws on illegal parking, street trading, sanitation, environmental cleanliness and the responsible use of public spaces.”
Nekundi plans digital number plates to curb traffic violationsNamibian Sun
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge announced all 12 health centres in the region will introduce round-the-clock services seven days a week during the current financial year
“Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has announced that all 12 health centres in the region will introduce round-the-clock services seven days a week during the current financial year, al...”
Oshana clinics to stay open around the clockNamibian Sun
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge pledged to take responsibility for clearing about five hectares of bush behind Oshakati Intermediate Hospital
“Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has pledged to take responsibility for clearing about five hectares of bush behind Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.”
Iipinge funds debushing at hospitalThe Namibian
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge encouraged Namibian immigrants to stay in the country as there are opportunities for women and youth
“Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge encouraged the Namibian immigrants to stay in the country as there are opportunities for women and for the youth.”
Namibians recount violent attacks after South Africa unrestThe Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism briefed on veld fires in northern Namibia, reporting that 3,269 hectares burned in Oshana during the last fire season. A second major fire burned 38,286 hectares across 16 areas, with the ministry identifying 17 priority fire cutlines for maintenance in 2026 to help prevent and mitigate wildfires.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism briefed on veld fires in northern Namibia, reporting that 3,269 hectares burned in Oshana during the last fire season. A second major fire burned 38,286 hectares across 16 areas, with the ministry identifying 17 priority fire cutlines for maintenance in 2026 to help prevent and mitigate wildfires.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged young Namibians to align their qualifications and skills development with labour-market demand and emerging industries, warning against pursuing education without considering job prospects. She said Namibia's future growth in oil and gas, renewable energy, green hydrogen, logistics, technology, agriculture and manufacturing will require new skills.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Disability Council of Namibia has called for a shift away from outdated language and perceptions that stigmatize people with disabilities, saying they should be recognized as individuals first rather than being defined by their impairments, and that institutions and communities should adopt person-first language instead of terms like "handicapped" or "wheelchair-bound."
6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former Oshana governor Elia Irimari has said merging Oshakati and Ongwediva into one municipality is necessary as the two towns have grown into one continuous urban area. Activist Tangy Tshilongo is formally submitting a proposal for the merger to both town councils and Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge, arguing that a unified municipality would improve service delivery, strengthen economic development, and better coordinate infrastructure.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Oluno Secondary School in Ondangwa, Oshana region has stood abandoned for three years after its ageing infrastructure was deemed unsafe. Government has committed N$50 million towards renovating and upgrading the facility to create a safe learning environment.
31 July 2026 · New Era →
An activist has proposed dissolving Ongwediva Town Council and incorporating it into Oshakati Town Council to improve service delivery and reduce administrative duplication in northern Namibia. The proposal argues that Oshakati has become the Oshana region's main commercial, administrative and economic hub, making separate local authorities unnecessary.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A full-scale renovation of Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Secondary School in Ondangwa, built in the 1970s, is set to begin after Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge officially announced the project.
30 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has announced plans to introduce digital vehicle number plates, expand intelligent traffic surveillance systems, and strengthen traffic officers' enforcement powers through legislative reforms to reduce road crashes. The government has finalized the design of digital plates and is preparing legislation to support their rollout alongside automated traffic enforcement capable of detecting violations like red-light infractions.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FNB Namibia organized an SME Financial Literacy Day in Ongwediva bringing together entrepreneurs, government regulators and business leaders to help small and medium enterprises strengthen financial resilience through knowledge of credit, cash flow, tax compliance, regulatory requirements and risk management.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has announced that all 12 health centres in the region will introduce round-the-clock services seven days a week during the current financial year.
21 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has pledged to fund clearing of about five hectares of bush behind Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.
17 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibians including Tonateni Moses were assaulted and robbed during violence targeting foreign nationals in Vredendal, a farming town in South Africa's Western Cape province. Seventy-two Namibians were repatriated this past weekend following the unrest.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana region produced 3,010 graduates during the 2025/26 financial year from tertiary and vocational institutions including UNAM, IUM, and Welwitschia Health Training Centre. Young people in the region are calling for more jobs and business opportunities following this milestone in skills development.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre, transformed into the Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Conferencing Centre through a N$37.2 million project funded by Rössing Uranium. The opening also included the handover of 73 interactive science exhibition models valued at N$6.05 million from the China Foundation for Development of Science and Technology.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia must shift from consuming technologies developed elsewhere to becoming a creator and producer of innovation, science and digital solutions. She was speaking at the inauguration of the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall and the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub.
25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oshana Region reported a 13% reduction in overall crime and 12% reduction in rape, domestic violence and sexual violence cases between 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years, with overall reported crime decreasing from 11,804 to 10,267 cases and sexual violence cases declining from 759 to 670, though delayed reporting remains a challenge to accessing justice.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre, now the Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Conferencing Centre, featuring a multipurpose hall with 800-person seating capacity and 73 interactive science exhibition models. The facility, originally established in 1983, was upgraded over seven months with involvement of 179 employees and is intended to serve as a hub for digital learning, research, conferences and community engagement.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →
The government has scaled down its plans to build an Ondangwa referral hospital, with Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge announcing the project will instead become a 700-bed district hospital. The feasibility study and environmental assessments have been completed, with the AfDB providing financing in collaboration with the ministries of finance and health and social services.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has called for urgent development of a dual carriageway between Oshakati and Ondangwa, citing mounting pressure on existing road infrastructure from urbanisation, population growth, and expanding economic activities in the corridor.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has called on government institutions to move from planning to delivery, citing residents' demands for completed roads, hospitals, water access and job creation. The region faces youth unemployment, infrastructure backlogs and project delays, though 120 permanent and 1,681 temporary jobs were created during the reporting period.
23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Since last year, more than 1.2 million hectares of land have been destroyed by wildfires across Namibia from 1,300 reported cases. The ministry of forestry is hosting a national workshop in Oshakati to develop protocols and frameworks for national wildfire management and prevention.
19 June 2026 · New Era →
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 Ongoma Music Awards, launched in early 2026 by Namibian musician Ndawana Ndume, aims to support emerging artists with recognition and industry experience. The awards have attracted 87 nominees including four international artists from Zambia and Angola, positioning the initiative as a regional platform for African musicians.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has warned Swapo members against tribalism and factionalism during an internal party conference, urging delegates to prioritise unity above personal ambitions and to avoid divisive political competition driven by insults and character assassination.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has called on young people in the region to take the lead in agriculture and reduce dependence on food imports, citing rising food prices and unemployment. Deputy minister of agriculture Ruthy Masake urged youth to move beyond subsistence farming, adopt modern methods, and explore opportunities in fish farming and improved mahangu and legume production.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A new water pipeline has been inaugurated in Oshilunga Shonkoski and surrounding villages, ending decades of reliance on muddy earth dams. The project aims to improve health, reduce the burden on women and children who previously travelled long distances for clean water, and support agriculture and local economic development.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge defended relocating a planned sports facility without following a regional council resolution, saying he exercised his discretion in the decision. Councillor Andreas Amundjindi had criticized the move, arguing it overrode council agreement and was tribally motivated.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Governor Hofni Alugodhi Iipinge, appointed eight months ago, is pursuing action-oriented leadership in Oshana focused on agriculture, education, and youth employment through grassroots engagement and consultation with communities and traditional leaders. His priorities include a 10-hectare agricultural project to employ young people, improving school infrastructure and performance, and implementing government programmes through ongoing decentralisation efforts.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare praised government investments in rural electrification, water supply, roads and health facilities in Oshana region during the 36th Independence Day celebrations, and stressed that capital projects must benefit local companies and support local economic empowerment.
24 March 2026 · New Era →