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Kadiva Hamutumwa

Also known as: Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa · Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa · Hon. Kadiva Hamutumwa · Hamutuwa · Governor Hamutumwa · Humutumwa · Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa

Ohangwena Regional Governor leading regional development initiatives including investment roadmap implementation, healthcare expansion, and water security improvements.

2026-01-082026-09-07
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  1. May 2026

  2. Informanté

    Hamutumwa reaffirmed the government's commitment to quality healthcare

    Source

    “She reaffirmed the government's commitment to quality healthcare, saying that healthcare professionals remain the backbone of Namibia's health system.”

    Governor Hamutumwa hails healthcare workers

  3. New Era

    Kadiva Hamutumwa says the region plans to install desalination plants at at least 10 boreholes to address saline water challenges

    Source

    “Auleria Wakudumo Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa says the region plans to install desalination plants at at least 10 boreholes to address saline water challenges affecting communities.”

    Ohangwena targets saline water treatment

  4. New Era

    Kadiva Hamutumwa said a contractor was appointed in April by NamPower, with implementation expected within four months

    Source

    “Hamutumwa said a contractor was appointed in April by NamPower, with implementation expected within the next four months.”

    Ohangwena targets saline water treatment

  5. Informanté

    Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa celebrated the official opening of the district road D4119 from Omulondo to Oshuuli

    Source

    “THE Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, the Governor of the Ohangwena Region, Hon. Kadiva Hamutumwa, together with representatives of the German project partners, Roads Authority (RA) management, and members of the benefiting communities, celebrated the official opening of the district road D4119 from Omulondo to Oshuuli in the Ohangwena Region on 24 April 2026.”

    Road from Omulondo to Oshuuli (D4119) officially opened
  6. April 2026

  7. New Era

    Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa said the project was a direct response to challenges witnessed during her visit to the school

    Source

    “Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa said the project was a direct response to challenges she witnessed during her visit to the school with the Ohangwena education director Isak Hamatwi last year.”

    From shame to dignity … Okongo teachers leave shacks for houses

  8. Informanté

    Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa handed over the house built through the Government's Cash for Work Programme

    Source

    “Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa handed over the house, built through the Government's Cash for Work Programme.”

    “Cash for Work” delivers house to vulnerable pensioner in Ohangwena

  9. Informanté

    Kadiva Hamutumwa is Regional Governor

    Source

    “Speakers included Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa; former PLAN Chief of Operations and former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), General Martin Shalli; parliamentarian and former minister Pohamba Shifeta; SWAPO Party regional coordinator Fillemon Joshua; and former PLAN fighter and businessman Banda Shilimela.”

    Enghandja tombstone honours nine fallen PLAN fighters
  10. March 2026

  11. New Era

    Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa is expected to deliver the keynote address

    Source

    “The Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa is expected to deliver the keynote address.”

    Awards…

  12. New Era

    Kadiva Hamutumwa said Heita's life was one of courage, resilience and unwavering commitment to freedom and development of Namibia

    Source

    “Speaking at the funeral, Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa said Heita's life was one of courage, resilience and unwavering commitment to the freedom and development of Namibia.”

    Liberation struggle veteran Heita buried

  13. New Era

    Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa urged young Namibians to preserve and document the country's liberation history

    Source

    “In the Ohangwena Region, Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa urged young Namibians to take responsibility for preserving and documenting the country's liberation history.”

    Namibia at 36: unity, youth, jobs take centre stage  …a unified message across regions
Business

President opens Ohangwena Time Square Complex in Helao Nafidi

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the Ohangwena Time Square Complex in Helao Nafidi, with Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa calling on investors to seize opportunities in the region and declaring "Ohangwena is open for business." The governor said the project marks a new chapter for the region's economy and reflects the government's commitment to development and job creation.

23 August 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 23 August

  1. President opens Ohangwena Time Square Complex in Helao Nafidi

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the Ohangwena Time Square Complex in Helao Nafidi, with Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa calling on investors to seize opportunities in the region and declaring "Ohangwena is open for business." The governor said the project marks a new chapter for the region's economy and reflects the government's commitment to development and job creation.

    23 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Namibian governors and businesses attend Angola's Huila Expo

    Namibian Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu led a delegation including five regional governors to the month-long Huila Expo in Lubango, Angola's oldest multi-sector trade fair in the south, which coincides with the annual Festivities of "Our Lady of the Mountain".

    22 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. N$21.7m Onamafila clinic opens in Ohangwena Region

    The N$21.7 million Onamafila Primary Health Care Clinic in Okongo District has officially opened, bringing healthcare services closer to 24 villages in Ohangwena Region. Minister of Health Esperance Luvindao inaugurated the facility as part of Namibia's commitment to Universal Health Coverage.

    12 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Ohangwena region records 1,750 school dropouts, mostly boys

    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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. No Namibian confirmed in Angola bus crash killing 22

    The Ministry of International Relations and Trade confirmed that no Namibian national is currently reported killed or injured in Monday's bus crash in Angola's Cuanza Sul province that claimed 22 lives. The Namibian embassy in Luanda contacted the transport company and found no confirmed Namibian passengers, though unconfirmed reports had surfaced of several Namibians on board.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Ohangwena Region launches investment roadmap for 2025–2030

    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 →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ohangwena opens investor call for regional development proposals

    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 →

Thursday 30 July

  1. PM calls for greater investment in youth-led businesses

    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 →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. PM calls for youth skills investment at Eenhana Expo

    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 →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Namibian regional governors' addresses questioned on real-world impact

    Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of Namibia's annual State of the Region Addresses, as analysts question whether the speeches translate into tangible development or remain largely ceremonial. Governance observers argue that many issues raised in SORAs remain unchanged year to year, including unemployment, housing shortages, inadequate water supply, and poor road infrastructure.

    28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 24 July

  1. Ohangwena backs Pohamba centre as national heritage site

    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 →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Parliament probes retail labour compliance in Ohangwena region

    The parliamentary standing committee on labour and industrial relations has begun an oversight mission in Ohangwena to assess working conditions in the retail and wholesale sector and evaluate compliance with labour legislation. The delegation engaged with the governor and stakeholders on labour relations, youth unemployment, and local industrialisation challenges.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Ministry of Health resolves months-long shortage of condoms

    After months of depleted supplies at public health facilities, the ministry of health says sufficient condom stock has been distributed across the country to meet demand. Deputy Minister Susan Ndjaleka urged health workers to ensure condoms are accessible to communities.

    9 July 2026 · New Era →

Monday 6 July

  1. Ohangwena Region records 6,414 criminal cases in 2025

    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 →

Saturday 4 July

  1. 61 youth await delayed startup capital in Ohangwena

    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 →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Medicine shortages in Ohangwena and Kunene persist for months

    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 →

Friday 29 May

  1. President says development must not erase cultural identity

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said at the opening of the Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Ohangwena that development must not come at the expense of cultural identity. She noted the festival boosts the local economy through accommodation, transport, and informal trade, and announced the government will focus on improving existing agricultural schemes rather than establishing new ones.

    29 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Regional Governor praises healthcare workers at awards ceremony

    Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa encouraged leaders and public servants to build an efficient, accountable healthcare system at the second Ohangwena Regional Health Directorate's Health Professionals' Award Ceremony. Awards were presented to district hospitals, management teams, and individual healthcare workers based on measurable indicators including patient care, infection prevention, hospital cleanliness, data management, leadership and timely reporting.

    10 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ohangwena plans desalination at 10 boreholes for saline water

    Ohangwena region aims to install desalination plants at least 10 boreholes to treat saline water that has made many government-drilled boreholes unusable. Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa said a contractor was appointed in April by NamPower, with implementation expected within four months, as part of broader interventions to improve water security across the region.

    6 May 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Road linking Omulonu to Oshuuli officially opened

    The Minister of Works and Transport and Ohangwena Region Governor officially opened the 23 km district road D4119 from Omulonu to Oshuuli on 24 April 2026, funded through Namibian-German Development Cooperation at a contract value of N$53 million. The all-year-round road connects two schools, a heritage centre, and more than 2,000 people in a previously sandy-track area.

    5 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 24 April

  1. Okongo teachers move from shacks to proper housing

    Teachers at Helao Nafidi Combined School in Okongo have moved into a newly constructed house with eight bedrooms, a kitchen, showers and a sitting room, ending years of living in makeshift shacks. The project was sponsored by AffluentGen Group and implemented by local workers, with Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa saying it reflects listening to ground concerns and partnerships to restore educator dignity and improve working conditions.

    24 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Government's Cash for Work programme builds house for disabled pensioner

    Lucia Petrus, a wheelchair-bound resident of Oshandi-1 village in Ohangwena, received a newly built one-bedroom house through the Government's Cash for Work Programme after her home was destroyed by a storm three years ago. The disability-friendly house was constructed by nine youth from the village and completed within two months.

    21 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Memorial stone honours nine PLAN fighters killed in 1989

    A tombstone was unveiled in Ohangwena Region to honour nine People's Liberation Army of Namibia combatants killed on 2 April 1989 in a clash with Koevoet, the counterinsurgency unit of the then South West African Police, just a day after a ceasefire had taken effect. Former PLAN fighters, government officials, and relatives attended the ceremony at Enghandja laShikongeni village.

    4 April 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Ohangwena region celebrates outstanding teachers and learners

    The Ohangwena Education Directorate is hosting a regional awards ceremony in Eenhana to recognise outstanding teachers and learners for excellent performance, with Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering the keynote address.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Liberation struggle veteran Albertina Heita laid to rest

    Albertina Tuvahanga Heita, a veteran of Namibia's independence struggle who went into exile at age 19 and later worked in vocational training, died on 18 March aged 70 and was buried at Ondobe Cemetery in Ohangwena. Officials and community members paid tribute to her contributions to both the liberation struggle and post-independence nation-building.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Independence Day speeches across Namibia emphasise unity, youth jobs

    Namibia's 36th Independence Day celebrations across all 14 regions carried a unified message from political and community leaders to preserve the liberation legacy, strengthen unity, and address youth unemployment and economic inequality. While acknowledging democratic achievements and progress in service delivery, leaders emphasised that political independence must now be matched by economic emancipation and that youth must drive future development.

    24 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Governor urges unity, recalls liberation struggle sacrifices

    Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa called on Namibians, especially youth, to strive for a united, peaceful, and developed nation at the 36th independence anniversary celebrations, reflecting on historical sacrifices and expressing solidarity with regional partners against imperialism.

    22 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Swapo officials defy party directive to quit dual leadership roles

    Some Swapo members holding full-time government positions as councillors, governors and ministers are allegedly refusing to vacate their party leadership posts, defying a February directive by party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa requiring them to step down to prevent leadership vacuums and operational paralysis. Those refusing include Khomas governor Sam Nujoma (SPYL regional coordinator), Emma Muteka (SPYL district secretary), and Minister Indileni Daniel (party women's council coordinator), though some members have complied with the order.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Radio personality hosts women's empowerment brunch in Oshakati

    Salimi Gerhard is organizing a women's empowerment brunch titled "Straighten Your Crowns, Ladies – It's Time to Rise" on 14 March in Oshakati, aimed at creating space for healing and renewed confidence. The event will feature speakers including Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa and business coach Victoria Haihambo, with a focus on personal growth, leadership, and practical conversations around women's challenges.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 March

  1. Namibia Exile Kids Association emphasises unity and solidarity at meeting

    The Namibia Exile Kids Association held its fourth central committee meeting in Windhoek on Saturday, with NEKA president Kadiva Hamutumwa calling for strengthened solidarity through unity and reaffirming members' commitment to Swapo's legacy. Hamutumwa stressed the importance of innovation, community empowerment, and honouring liberation struggle sacrifices while fostering collaboration among affiliated organisations.

    2 March 2026 · New Era →

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