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2020-09-252026-10-22

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August 2026
19 AugThe Namibian
… REGIONAL ROLLOUT The delegation will proceed to Rundu in the Kavango East region and to Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West, followed by a visit to Ohangwena and Oshikoto, concluding their visits to local sport tournaments from 28 to 29 August. …
Sport commission launches regional capacity drive
17 AugInformanté
… Its territory spans parts of the Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Oshana regions. PICTURED: Omukwaniilwa Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo. …
Omukwaniilwa Nangolo embarks on five-month tour of Ondonga’s 11 districts
16 AugNamibian Sun
… d distribute floodwater, particularly in regions that frequently experience water shortages despite receiving substantial seasonal floodwaters.Under the proposed cooperation, technical expertise would be sought to develop water-harvesting systems in the Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena …
Cuba to help with Namibia's push for nationwide canal network
14 AugWindhoek Observer
… Zone 1 (Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, and Zambezi regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation rate at 3.6%. …
Inflation holds at 4.4% in July, transport costs surge
13 AugNew Era
… An additional defence deployment is also planned for the Ohangwena region. The ministry’s strategic plan for 2025/26 to 2029/30 is aligned with NDP 6 and focuses on peace, security and the rule of law. …
Funding freezes veterans’ houses, farms …over 11 000 war vets unpaid, N$1.9b needed
11 AugThe Namibian
The Ohangwena region recorded about 1 750 school dropouts in 2025, with boys accounting for the majority, prompting the first gentleman to call for urgent, coordinated community action targeting boys. …
Ohangwena boys behind in education, health
10 AugThe Namibian
… The Ohangwena region recorded the highest number of children assisted between 2014 and 2023 with 797 cases, followed by the Oshikoto (753) and Hardap (751) regions. …
Fewer Namibian children living on streets
10 AugInformanté
Staff Reporter DEPUTY Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has called on young people in Ohangwena to take an active role in building a climate-resilient future by embracing opportunities in climate-smart farming, agribusiness and innovation. …
Masake urges Ohangwena youth to lead climate-smart agriculture drive
6 AugThe Namibian
… Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa yesterday said: “At this stage, my office has not received any information confirming any Namibian involved in the said accident.” According to a Cuanza Sul provincial government notice, the bodies of the 22 people killed in Monday’s crash have …
No Namibian in Angola bus crash
4 AugNew Era
… Despite these challenges, Okalongo Health Centre was recognised as the only facility visited by the committee across the Omusati and Ohangwena regions with fully operational adolescent-friendly screening and family planning rooms. …
Omusati in health crisis – MPs

Society

Heatwave forecast to reach 42°C across Namibia through weekend

The News

The Namibia Meteorological Service warns of temperatures between 36°C and 42°C across the country until the weekend, caused by a high-pressure system moving from northern to central Namibia. The regions of Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati, Kunene and Otjozondjupa are expected to be hardest hit, with public urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure between 12h00 and 15h00.

11 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

Heatwave forecast to reach 42°C across Namibia through weekend
The Namibia Meteorological Service warns of temperatures between 36°C and 42°C across the country until the weekend, caused by a high-pressure system moving from northern to central Namibia. The regions of Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati, Kunene and Otjozondjupa are expected to be hardest hit, with public urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure between 12h00 and 15h00.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 October

Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba Served as Midwife
Penehupifo Pohamba, who died aged 78 at a Windhoek hospital, worked as a midwife in Swapo's exile camps during the liberation struggle. Those she helped deliver, including Matilde 'Mboshono' Kulo born in 1981, remember her humanitarian commitment to ensuring women's survival during childbirth.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Low ECC applications suggest widespread illegal sand mining in Namibia
The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 October

Reverend Selma school lacks classrooms, tent collapses
Learners at Reverend Selma Kawiiwa Primary School in Ohangwena region face difficult conditions, with 533 learners across 15 class groups but only six permanent classrooms; 35 Grade 6 learners sometimes attend lessons under trees when the ageing tent—in use for over two years—collapses in wind or rain.
19 October 2026 · New Era →
Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba dies at 78
Penehupifo Pohamba, former First Lady and a nurse and midwife who championed women's empowerment and rural clinic access during her decade in State House, died on Saturday night at age 78 at the Windhoek hospital bearing her name.
19 October 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 13 October

Namibian footballer Nghuushi secures US university football scholarship
Tuhafeni Nghuushi, a 21-year-old forward from Ohangwena, has secured a full football scholarship to Lincoln University of Missouri after impressing during Vision2Africa trials. According to Vision2Africa, he is the first player from his home district to receive a football scholarship to study and play in the US.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

September inflation at 5.4%, northern zones show lowest rates
Namibia's headline annual inflation for September stood at 5.4%, with core inflation at 4%. Zone 1 (northern regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation at 4.3%, while Khomas Region recorded the highest at 6.2%.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 6 October

Eenhana vendors petition for permanent market facilities
Street vendors and small business owners in Eenhana have petitioned the regional governor demanding a permanent open market instead of relocation to temporary facilities, citing concerns about uncertainty and the need for meaningful consultation over the relocation process.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
Kavango West records highest fertility rate at 5.45 children per woman
According to Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omaheke recorded the highest fertility rates, with women averaging more than five children each, while Namibia's overall total fertility rate stood at 3.897 children per woman, with marked differences between rural areas at 5.027 and urban areas at 3.166.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 4 October

2023 census reveals sharp quality-of-life disparities across Namibia
Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 3 October

Parliamentary inquiry finds widespread failing health infrastructure
A parliamentary oversight investigation across 10 regions found Namibia's public health system under severe strain, with patients treated in tents and homes, unfinished hospital projects, medical waste in public spaces, and inadequate emergency transport. The standing committee on gender equality, health and social welfare conducted visits between July and August 2025, with the report tabled in parliament this week.
3 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 2 October

Former Namibian netball star Eve Kamutushi retires, remains in sport
Nangulushi Eve Kamutushi, a former University of Namibia and senior national netball player who retired from the national team in 2023, has remained involved in the sport after a career that included club play for Tigers and United and continental competition. Her netball journey began at Ongha Secondary School under coach Erwin Nawarab, who developed her into a goal-attack player and prolific scorer.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

Okongo leverages sandy terrain for 4x4 tourism growth
Okongo Village Council is positioning the town's sandy terrain as a tourism and investment opportunity through the Omaludi 4×4 Adventure Experience, integrated into the existing Omaludi Agricultural Festival to attract businesses, visitors and investors while expanding the local economy.
30 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 29 September

President calls for equal education and opportunities for all children
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for children's equal access to education, healthcare and opportunities regardless of where they are born or raised. Census data, however, shows school enrolment varies significantly by region, from 54.3% in Kunene to 82.8% in Kavango East.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 28 September

MTC expands 5G service to five additional Namibian towns
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has connected Grootfontein, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb to its 5G network in the second phase of its rollout, which includes 19 new sites across nine regions and additional capacity in Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The expansion is part of MTC's strategy to increase network capacity and reliability as demand for mobile connectivity grows, with funding also being deployed via the Communications Regulatory Authority's Universal Service Fund to extend coverage to underserved areas.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 27 September

FMD restrictions eased after disease remains localized
The Ministry of Agriculture has partially lifted Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, allowing movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. The Directorate of Veterinary Services said preliminary findings show the outbreak remains localised in //Kharas Region, and livestock traced to Otjozondjupa tested negative for FMD.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 26 September

Armed gang robs N$57,000 from bank client in Oshakati
Five armed suspects robbed a bank client of N$57,000 in the parking area of Bank Windhoek in Oshakati on Thursday morning, then hijacked a blue Volkswagen Golf as their getaway vehicle. Police are conducting a manhunt across Oshana, Omusati, and Ohangwena regions, with focus on the Namibia-Angola border area.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Miss NGO Namibia opens applications for 2027 pageant
Miss NGO Namibia has begun accepting applications for the next titleholder who will represent the country at the 74th Miss World Festival in Tanzania in 2027. The selection process will evaluate character, purpose, communication, leadership, preparation and contribution to society, not solely physical appearance.
26 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 22 September

AMTA calls for more funding to buy surplus grain from farmers
The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency says the N$40 million currently allocated for grain procurement is insufficient to absorb the large quantities farmers have available to sell following this season's harvest, particularly mahangu and maize in the northern regions.
22 September 2026 · New Era →

Monday 21 September

Police warn bus operators against transporting undocumented Angolan children
Oshana police commander Andreas Shilelo has warned long-distance bus operators and drivers against transporting undocumented Angolan children and foreign nationals, saying it could constitute human trafficking under Namibia's immigration laws. Shilelo said police had received reports that children aged 7–15 from southern Angola were being transported at night to Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz without national documents.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Truck crashes kill 48 Namibians by mid-September 2026
Namibia recorded 48 deaths and 211 injuries from 112 truck-involved crashes nationwide by 16 September 2026, with Erongo and Otjozondjupa accounting for approximately 60% of fatalities. Collisions were the dominant crash type, representing about 77% of all injuries and fatalities.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 20 September

Gender ministry has filled 23 of 55 social worker positions
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 16 September

Agriculture minister meets Namib Foods on food security partnerships
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani met with the Namib Foods Group to explore public-private partnerships aimed at boosting local food production, processing, and distribution. The discussions focused on strengthening links between farmers, processors, and other agricultural players to improve food security and increase local production.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ohangwena launches investment map and action plan
Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa launched Ohangwena's Regional Investment Map and Action Plan, calling on investors and entrepreneurs to convert the region's economic potential into businesses and jobs. Hamutumwa emphasized that investment must be productive, sustainable, and inclusive, creating employment and developing local value chains.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
WhatsApp message falsely claims High Court legalized same-sex marriage
A WhatsApp message circulating on social media falsely claimed the High Court had ruled in favour of same-sex marriage in Namibia. The office of the judiciary and the ministry of justice and labour relations have clarified that same-sex marriage remains illegal in Namibia.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 15 September

Labour Ministry reports 257 job placements, workplace safety concerns
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations recorded progress in employment services and labour-law enforcement in the first quarter of 2026/27, registering 3,487 jobseekers, reporting 706 vacancies, and making 257 job placements. During the quarter, 759 workplaces were inspected with 70% found compliant, while four cases of child labour were identified and five non-fatal workplace accidents were reported.
15 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 14 September

Two road fatalities reported in Ohangwena and Oshana regions
A seven-year-old girl died after being struck by a vehicle at Ongonga village in Ohangwena on Saturday, and a 28-year-old man died in a collision between a Volkswagen Polo and a towed trailer near Oshakati West in Oshana. President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for meaningful action against road fatalities during Namibia's National Prayer Day.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 11 September

Annual inflation rose to 5% in August
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate for August reached 5%, up from 3.2% in August 2025, with monthly inflation at 0.6%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Zone 2 (Khomas Region) recorded the highest annual inflation rate at 5.9%, while Zone 1 recorded the lowest at 4%.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 10 September

Government reinstates over 10,000 pensioners after verification exercise
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has reinstated 10,066 of 15,785 social grant beneficiaries onto the government payment system following a verification exercise that temporarily removed thousands from the payroll. The beneficiaries were affected when their details could not be matched with the National Population Registry System.
10 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 9 September

Ohangwena wellness campaign serves 140 on opening day
A four-day school wellness and community outreach campaign in Ohangwena, launched by Dune Seven Community Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services and other organizations, reached 140 pupils and community members on its first day with medical consultations, health screening, and sexual and reproductive health education.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →