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Monday, 11 May 2026
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2020-07-242026-05-11
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  1. January 2026

  6. … Participants praised the tournament’s community impact, with a first-time vendor from the Ohangwena Region noting the unique competitive environment among businesspeople, though they suggested better stall organisation and strategic placement for improved accessibility. …

    New Era

    Ondjola tourney draws thousands to Iitananga

  8. Staff Reporter THE issue of illegal fences, which has plagued the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs) for quite some time, is being addressed, with a total of 22 such fences already identified and earmarked for removal in the Ohangwena Region. …

    Informanté

    The removal of illegal fences commences in the NCAs
  9. November 2025
  12. October 2025
Society

Regional Governor praises healthcare workers at awards ceremony

The News

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 →

Yesterday

  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 →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Car guard with physical disability reflects on daily survival

    Natangwe Benhard, a 47-year-old born without forearms, has been guarding vehicles on Independence Avenue in Windhoek for the past ten years. Working late into the evening and earning approximately N$100–N$200 daily, he says his condition does not discourage him and survival is enough.

    9 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. NamWater pipe burst causes water supply cuts in Ohangwena

    A major pipe break on the Oshakati–Omakango main supply pipeline has caused water supply interruptions across central areas of Ohangwena Region. NamWater technical teams are working to restore supply.

    6 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Road accidents kill over 20 during long weekend

    A series of accidents during the Workers' Day and Cassinga Day Commemoration long weekend resulted in over 20 deaths across Namibia, including 11 people killed on the B1 road when a Health Ministry patient bus collided with a truck. Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba called for urgent road safety interventions and stronger preventive measures.

    5 May 2026 · New Era →

  2. 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 →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Nature conservation team tracks buffalo in Ohangwena villages

    A buffalo spotted in Oshikunde Constituency on Saturday has moved through several villages in the Ohangwena Region, and a helicopter is expected to join the tracking team. According to a constituency councillor, this is the fifth buffalo reported in the region in seven years, and residents are being urged to remain calm and report wildlife to authorities without provocation.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Okongo craftsman builds woodcarving business from natural talent

    Matheus Job, a 45-year-old resident of Okawe village in Okongo Constituency, left school in Grade 10 due to distance and developed his drawing and woodcarving skills into a livelihood. He works as a bricklayer, painter, and woodcarver with his wife as his only assistant, and seeks business support to expand and create employment for others.

    29 April 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Okongo SWAPO fundraiser opens drive for N$1.5 million facility

    SWAPO Party members in Okongo are fundraising to build a N$1.5 million hall and office block by December, with General Epafras Denga Ndaitwah overseeing the project. Two fundraising events have so far collected N$92,914 in cash and pledges, plus livestock.

    21 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. 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 →

Monday 13 April

  1. Largest maternity ward in Namibia officially opens

    A 120-bed maternity ward at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital in Oshikoto has been inaugurated by Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao. The facility, costing N$57 million and described as the largest in the country, replaces a 1964-era maternity building and aims to address long-standing healthcare needs for expectant and new mothers.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

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 →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Heavy rains trigger flood alerts across northern Namibia

    Substantial rainfall in southern Angola and the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin has caused water to flow through eastern iishana in Ohangwena Region, with the stream expected to affect northern constituencies in the Oshana Region. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures, with increased flood risk also flagged for the Kunene, central, and south-eastern regions.

    1 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 28 March

  1. 61-year-old man dies by suicide in Ohangwena Region

    Toivo Hamutenya Shinana, a 61-year-old resident of Engela village, shot himself with a shotgun in the early morning hours of Thursday and died on the spot. Police reported no foul play or suicide note.

    28 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 27 March

  1. Omusati regional councillors sworn in after recent elections

    Following recently concluded regional councils and local authorities elections, newly elected and re-elected councillors from Omusati region have taken office. The region comprises 12 constituencies and five local authorities, with Outapi as its administrative capital.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Swakopmund foundation rescues 49 babies, calls for national awareness

    Ruach Elohim Foundation in Swakopmund has safely received 49 babies through its baby saver box since 2020, but its founder says there is a lack of visible national awareness and support following the decriminalisation of baby abandonment in 2019, with no consistent campaigns or signage to guide vulnerable mothers to safe alternatives.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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. Northern regions received over 200mm rainfall in February

    Northern and north-eastern Namibia recorded the highest rainfall in February 2026, with several areas receiving over 200 millimetres, according to the Namibia Meteorological Services' Climate Watch Report. In contrast, southern regions recorded less than 100 mm of rain during the same period.

    22 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibia celebrates rural progress while gaps persist after 36 years

    Three decades into independence, Namibia has expanded rural infrastructure including water supplies reaching 92.85% of rural households, constructed 419 new schools mostly in villages, and grown the road network from 41,800km to nearly 49,000km. However, challenges including high poverty, food insecurity, and uneven access to services remain, with experts noting the urban-rural development gap has not been fully closed.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Ohangwena Region transformed through infrastructure and investment

    Over three decades since independence, Ohangwena Region has shifted from a predominantly rural area with limited services to a more developed region with expanded schools, clinics, roads and communication networks. Regional leaders credit sustained government investment and community participation, though they acknowledge further development is needed to meet growing demands.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Kunene defends Nedbank Cup titles under new coaches

    Kunene region, last year's champions in both the football and netball Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournaments, will defend their titles under new leadership: Simon !Haradoeb has replaced Uerikondjera Kasaona as football coach, and Hilya Nashilongo has stepped up from assistant to lead the netball team. Both coaches acknowledge the pressure of defending titles but expressed confidence in their squads' experience and readiness.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. President mourns liberation fighter Erkki Nghimtina at memorial service

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a tribute to Erkki Nghimtina, who went into exile in 1974 to join the liberation struggle, served in the People's Liberation Army of Namibia and the Namibian Defence Force, and later held ministerial positions in defence, mines and energy, works and transport, and labour after independence.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 February

  1. Angula pays tribute to late liberation veteran Nghimtina

    Nahas Angula, chairperson of the Sam Nujoma Foundation, has paid tribute to the late Erkki Nghimtina, a liberation struggle veteran and trustee of the Foundation who passed away on 8 February 2026. Angula described Nghimtina's death as a significant loss to the nation and Foundation, hailing his dedication to Namibia's liberation and governance and his contribution to preserving the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma.

    22 February 2026 · Informanté →

  2. President directs military funeral for Nghimtina despite Cabinet moratorium

    Retired colonel and former defence minister Erkki Nghimtina (78) received a military funeral at the direction of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, despite a Cabinet moratorium on official funerals that runs until 31 March 2026. The decision has drawn scrutiny from a social activist who argues that military honours should not be automatic for Swapo veterans and former ministers and must be governed by statutory law rather than political motivation.

    22 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. VP Witbooi to lead tributes at Nghimtina memorial service

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and deliver a tribute at the military memorial service of former minister Erkki Dineinge Nghidipohamba Nghimtina on Friday in Ohangwena Region, joined by former presidents Nangolo Mbumba and Hifikepunye Pohamba. Nghimtina, a liberation struggle veteran who served as parliamentarian and minister for close to three decades, died earlier this month aged 78, with his burial scheduled for Saturday at Eenhana Memorial Shrine.

    20 February 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Education ministry prioritizes integrating disabled pupils into mainstream schools

    The education ministry is shifting focus toward inclusive education by integrating pupils with disabilities into mainstream schools rather than relying solely on special schools, citing improved access to education and proximity to family support. The move faces infrastructure and specialist training challenges, though the ministry plans feasibility studies and expanded facilities while disability advocates welcome the approach but emphasize the need for adequate support, smaller classes, and anti-bullying policies.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Ohangwena board removes 22 illegal fences in Okongo

    The Ohangwena Communal Land Board has begun removing 22 illegal fences in Okongo constituency between 17 and 22 February, with more than 50 National Youth Service members deployed to assist. Board chairperson Wilhelmina Shakela said the occupants had ignored letters to vacate, as the communal land is reserved for grazing, though demonstrators in recent weeks have protested the removals claiming they would lose their homes.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Former minister Erkki Nghimtina laid to rest Saturday

    Former minister and liberation struggle veteran Colonel (retired) Erkki Nghimtina, who died on 8 February aged 78, will be accorded a Military Funeral at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine on Saturday, following three consecutive memorial services at his residence in Edundja village.

    18 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 February

  1. NHE launches N$74 million low-cost housing project in Eenhana

    The National Housing Enterprises has begun construction of 100 low-cost houses in Eenhana town, Ohangwena Region, in response to growing housing demand among low-income earners. The N$74 million project will be implemented in phases, with the first phase expected to start next week.

    16 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Rainfall continues across Namibia; flash floods warned

    Several areas have received light to heavy rainfall this week, with the Otjozondjupa Region recording substantial falls (up to 60 mm in Grootfontein). The Namibia Meteorological Services warns that further heavy showers are expected in northern regions, with a risk of flash floods.

    12 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. First Gentleman starts mango farming in Ohangwena Region

    General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, the First Gentleman and former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, has begun cultivating 210 mango trees on two hectares in his Okongo village, responding to government calls for agricultural diversification and food self-sufficiency. The orchard is expected to bear fruit within four years and has already created local employment opportunities.

    11 February 2026 · Informanté →

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