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Windhoek Observer
… Kavango West recorded the highest proportion of children without birth certificates at 60.7%, followed by Omusati at 50.6% and Ohangwena at 49%. …
Census highlights gaps facing marginalized communitiesThe Namibian
The parliamentary standing committee on labour and industrial relations has begun an oversight mission in the Ohangwena region to assess working conditions in Namibia’s retail and wholesale sector amid concerns over labour law compliance. …
Parliament probes retail labour conditions in OhangwenaInformanté
… Kahingunga’s resignation follows that of his former counterpart in Ohangwena, Erastus Mwahafa, who left the IPC and joined the ruling party a month ago. …
Another IPC regional mobiliser quits and joins SWAPONew Era
… The worst-hit zone, however, remains the northwest operational regions, comprising Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto and Kunene. …
Nored bleeds millions in cable theftNew Era
… Speaking during a visit to health facilities in the Ohangwena region on Tuesday, including Engela District Hospital and Eenhana District Hospital, Deputy Minister of Health Susan Ndjaleka assured health workers that sufficient supplies had now been distributed. …
Health ends months-long condom starvationWindhoek Observer
… The highest number of students originated from the Khomas Region, which contributed 22 106 students, followed by Oshana with 11 143 students and Ohangwena with 9 654 students. …
Higher education enrollment reaches 97 333The Namibian
Pupil enrolment in the Ohangwena region has increased by 5 800, from 130 479 in 2025 to 136 279 in 2026, reflecting growing demand for education services. …
Ohangwena learner enrolment rises as education sector expandsNew Era
… The upgraded auction kraal in Okongo, in the Ohangwena region, has become a lifeline for farmers from Ohangwena, Kavango West, Oshana, Omusati and Oshikoto regions. …
Farmers make N$9m from Ndevahoma AuctionWindhoek Observer
… In addition to the online platform, the foundation has established two SRH Digital Hubs in the Ohangwena and Omusati regions, located at the Eenhana and Outapi Multi-Purpose Youth Centres. …
Youth SRH services go digital with new online platformThe Namibian
An Ohangwena teacher has been fined N$5 000 after admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driving licence. …
Teacher fined N$5 000 for driving under the influence without a licenceNamibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, with the government preparing to spray 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions. The health minister announced that 99,078 cases were contracted locally while 23,354 were imported, and Kavango East region accounts for 30.6% of cases.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, with the government preparing to spray 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions. The health minister announced that 99,078 cases were contracted locally while 23,354 were imported, and Kavango East region accounts for 30.6% of cases.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's new Mental Health Bill has been approved by the national council, but a national council member notes that Ohangwena region has no dedicated mental health facilities, forcing patients to travel to Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, which is often at capacity, and the region lacks a dedicated rehabilitation centre.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has opened the Fourth Junior National Council session in Windhoek, bringing together 42 young Namibians from all 14 regions to deliberate on universal water and sanitation access. The session runs from 31 August to 3 September and focuses on developing practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Helao Shityuwete, a former Robben Island political prisoner who spent 18 years imprisoned during the liberation struggle, died on Saturday. His death leaves Betuel Nuunyango as the only surviving member of the group of 37 Namibian nationalists incarcerated on Robben Island in the 1960s.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on Regional Governors to use newly available resources to address practical community needs and produce visible improvements to people's lives, emphasizing that governors serve as a critical link between central government and communities and must have sufficient human and financial resources to respond to local challenges.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Prime Minister announced N$40 million in government funding to purchase grains directly from local millers through the Agricultural Marketing and Trading Agency, addressing post-harvest losses and market access challenges faced by Namibian grain farmers.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
The Electricity Control Board has warned it will revoke electricity distribution licences from underperforming municipalities and regional councils and transfer networks to operators with proven capacity, following an audit that found widespread non-compliance across Namibia's power infrastructure. The audit of nine distribution licensees found most networks rated poor due to inadequate safety code implementation and substandard maintenance, with ||Kharas, Hardap, and Omaheke regions carrying the highest compliance risk.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An Electricity Control Board audit of Namibia's electricity distribution infrastructure found that most regions have poor infrastructure, with //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke facing high risk of continued non-compliance. Only Khomas and Otjozondjupa regions were classified as satisfactory.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Namibia is participating in Expo Huila 2026 in Lubango, Angola, to identify investment, trade, and agricultural partnerships and learn from Angola's approach to local production. Governors from Namibia's five northern regions are meeting with Angolan counterparts at a scheduled business forum to identify specific trade and business opportunities.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the Ohangwena Times Square Shopping Complex in Helao Nafidi, inaugurate sports facilities at the town's Business Expo and Sports Centre, and officiate at the opening of the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair this weekend in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses criticised senior education officials, regional leaders, and the Erongo Regional Council chairperson for skipping the opening of the Erongo Arts and Culture Regional Festival 2026 in Karibib, and said she has expressed her disappointment to education minister Sanet Steenkamp, demanding an explanation for their no-shows.
20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Pupils from rural areas make up about 66% of teenage pregnancies in Namibia, and rural young mothers are significantly less likely to return to school than their urban peers, according to a Ministry of Education report. Pupil pregnancy rates declined from 1.97% in 2022 to 1.34% in 2024, while the proportion of pupil mothers returning to school rose to 53.9% in 2024.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sport Commission has launched a regional capacity-building initiative running from 17 to 29 August across five regions, beginning in Katima Mulilo, to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches, and expand sporting opportunities. The tour involves engagement with regional sport officers, coaches, federation representatives, and athletes to address regional challenges and align development strategies with national standards.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Cuba on water harvesting and distribution, with technical expertise to develop canals, tunnels and other infrastructure to move floodwater from regions prone to flooding to water-scarce areas across nine regions.
16 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate in July was 4.4%, with core inflation at 3.7%. Transport costs saw a notable increase, recording an annual inflation rate of 9.3% in July compared to a deflation of 1.2% in July 2025.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The veterans affairs ministry has suspended house construction and resettlement for liberation struggle veterans due to financial constraints. More than 11,000 veterans remain unpaid under Individual Veterans' Projects, with the government requiring about N$1.9 billion to settle outstanding payments.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
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 →
The number of Namibian children receiving support for living and working on the street fell by more than 40% from 857 in 2014 to 485 in 2023, according to the government's Child Care and Protection Statistics Report (2014-2023). The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare attributes the decline to improved reintegration into families, schools and communities.
10 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 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 →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare has raised concerns over severe strain on Omusati's healthcare system following an oversight visit to the region, citing staff shortages, ageing infrastructure, broken equipment, poor roads, and shortages of medicines. Senior Medical Officer Dr Samuel Awe told the committee that the Oshikuku Health District faces increasing pressure due to rising demand, and highlighted non-functional X-ray machines, ageing sonar equipment, and serious shortages of ambulances as barriers to emergency response and diagnostic services.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa dismissed claims of division between her and party leader Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, stating she has no intention of challenging for the party presidency at next year's congress and will continue to support the current leader.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
SWAPO secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has called for greater economic empowerment of women, saying Namibia's political independence remains incomplete unless women are fully integrated into the country's economy. She said although Namibia has advanced women's participation in politics and leadership, more must be done to ensure women have access to economic opportunities, finance, skills development and sustainable livelihoods.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →