John Walenga

John Walenga — Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson and farmer in Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency; produces drought-resilient animal feed supplements.

2021-12-042026-10-20

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September 2026
18 SeptNew Era
Farmer John Walenga has turned the challenge of expensive livestock feed exacerbated by perennial droughts into an opportunity to produce his own animal feed supplements
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“Farmer John Walenga has turned the challenge of expensive livestock feed exacerbated by perennial droughts into an opportunity to produce his own animal feed supplements.”
Walenga shares drought-survival blueprint
18 SeptNew Era
Walenga has been farming for nine years
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“Walenga, who has been farming for nine years, said his journey started with poultry and egg production before the high cost of commercial feed forced him to rethink his farming approach.”
Walenga shares drought-survival blueprint
2 SeptThe Namibian
John Walenga says it is taboo for women to visit the Ondonga salt pan
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“Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson John Walenga says it is taboo for women to visit the Ondonga salt pan.”
Ondonga council bans women from salt pan after visit
May 2026
28 MayInformanté
Ondonga Traditional Authority Chairperson John Walenga laid a wreath in honour of the late Omukwaniilwa Kambonde kaMpingana's leadership and legacy
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“Earlier in the day, the Minister visited the shrine of the late Omukwaniilwa Kambonde kaMpingana, where she, together with Oshana Governor Hofni Ipinge and Ondonga Traditional Authority Chairperson John Walenga, laid a wreath in honour of his leadership and legacy.”
Oshana region commemorates Genocide Remembrance Day

Society

Customary marriages lack legal recognition, leaving spouses vulnerable

The News

Customary marriages in Namibia remain unrecognised for general legal purposes, exposing traditionally married couples—particularly widows—to loss of property and inheritance rights. Legal experts and traditional leaders are calling for formalisation, noting that pending legislation like the Marriage Act 14 of 2024 has not yet commenced, leaving couples dependent on civil marriage certificates for protection.

19 hours ago · New Era →

Yesterday

Customary marriages lack legal recognition, leaving spouses vulnerable
Customary marriages in Namibia remain unrecognised for general legal purposes, exposing traditionally married couples—particularly widows—to loss of property and inheritance rights. Legal experts and traditional leaders are calling for formalisation, noting that pending legislation like the Marriage Act 14 of 2024 has not yet commenced, leaving couples dependent on civil marriage certificates for protection.
19 hours ago · New Era →

Friday 18 September

Farmer produces own drought-resilient feed to cut costs
John Walenga, who has been farming for nine years, produces his own animal feed supplements on his land in Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency to reduce livestock feed costs, growing crops including Super Napier grass, Brachiaria grass, yellow maize, mahangu, and experimenting with Moringa and Azolla.
18 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 2 September

Ondonga Traditional Council bans women from salt pan visit
Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson John Walenga says it is taboo in Oshindonga culture for women to visit the Ondonga salt pan, after a woman councillor from Khomas region visited the site during an exchange programme. The council stated it would take action against Oshikoto regional councillors who took their Khomas counterparts to the salt pan.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

Ondonga Traditional Authority leader begins five-month district tour
Omukwaniilwa Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo has launched an outreach programme to visit all 11 districts of Ondonga, beginning 18 July and concluding with a community gathering on 28 November.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 28 May

Namibia commemorates 1904–1908 genocide through education and unity
At Namibia's Genocide Remembrance Day observance in Oshana Region, the Minister of Education emphasised that genocide remembrance is a national responsibility grounded in unity, justice and historical truth. She called for schools and institutions to ensure young people understand the country's past and committed to healing and reconciliation through truthful education.
28 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 March

Minister to investigate alleged conflicts in N$175m rail contract
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has pledged to investigate allegations that TransNamib executive engineers who are board members of a joint venture improperly awarded a N$175 million railway maintenance contract without proper procurement processes. TransNamib denies the allegations, stating it adheres to all procurement procedures and holds 51% of the joint venture.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 February

Namibians gather to mourn slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda
State prosecutor Justine Shiweda was mourned at a memorial service in Onambango village near Ondangwa on Friday, attended by the Prime Minister representing the President, along with cabinet ministers, senior officials, and traditional leaders, ahead of his burial.
14 February 2026 · Informanté →