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New Era
OSHAKATI – Ohangwena Regional Youth Forum chairperson Monica Ndeilenga said young people in the region are reflecting on the progress made since 1990 while confronting the reality that economic opportunities have not kept pace with educational advancement. …
Political freedom must translate into economic opportunity – Ohangwena youthThe Namibian
… Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has resigned from the women’s council to respect the directive, while Windhoek Rural councillor Willem Gariseb vacated his position as treasurer for that constituency after being elected as regional councillor. …
Swapo leaders refuse to vacate posts despite Shaningwa directiveThe Namibian
… Ministry chief agricultural technician at Eenhana in the Ohangwena region Immanuel Eelu, who was the auctioneer at an auction at Mpasinkuru Auction Pen at Nepara in the Kavango West region last Saturday, says only two main buyers were recorded. …
More local buyers needed at livestock auctionsNew Era
… Pohamba made this call during a courtesy visit by information minister Emma Theofelus at his home in Okanghudi in the Ohangwena region. …
Don’t throw baby out with bathwater – PohambaThe Namibian
… Born and raised at Omaputu in the Ohangwena region, Stephanus began playing football at the age of seven for his village team, Danger Professional. …
Leg fracture ends Stephanus’ seasonThe Namibian
… Others include former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa, former Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo, minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse and Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenya.
No political affiliation in Independence Day speakers at Oshikoto selection – governorThe Namibian
… Others include former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa, former Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo, current Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi, mines minister Modestus Amutse and Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenya. …
Nahas Angula denies picking Swapo-only speakers for Oshikoto Independence Day eventInformanté
… To improve household access to water, the ministry constructed 55 short pipelines and enabled 2 886 private water connections, particularly in the Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Omusati regions. …
Government reports progress in water supply and sanitationThe Namibian
The police on Thursday arrested the mother of the newborn baby boy who was allegedly found abandoned at a church at Omungwelume in the Ohangwena region on Tuesday. …
Police arrest mother after newborn baby found abandoned at church in OhangwenaNew Era
… Past reports also highlighted unclaimed bodies in northern regions, including Ohangwena, Oshana and Oshikoto, where authorities struggled to trace relatives or secure timely burials. …
No unclaimed bodies in State mortuariesEngela District Hospital has experienced a three-month condom shortage affecting sexual and reproductive health services in the Ohangwena region, while also facing challenges with hypertension medications and lacks dedicated adolescent and men's health corners.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Engela District Hospital has experienced a three-month condom shortage affecting sexual and reproductive health services in the Ohangwena region, while also facing challenges with hypertension medications and lacks dedicated adolescent and men's health corners.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Joy Nangolo will headline the 'Local is Lekker' Boxing Bonanza this Friday at Swakopmund's Multipurpose Centre, facing Fabian Lameck in the main bout for the national bantamweight title. The event will feature nine all-local bouts and fighters from five regions.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
A 2023 Namibia Statistics Agency report shows that over 80% of members of Namibia's marginalised communities have received birth certificates, marking progress in legal identity access. However, gaps remain in national identification, education, employment, technology access, and household living conditions, with the report based on the 2023 Population and Housing Census identifying 75,569 marginalised community members (2.5% of the population).
20 July 2026 · New Era →
Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities have been removed from the Marginalised Communities Special Feeding Programme, which distributes quarterly food parcels including maize meal, beans, fish, beef and cooking oil. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed that vulnerable community members, including unemployed households with children, have lost access to this assistance introduced in 2005.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare identified 373 children living and working on the streets in 2023 and plans to conduct a regional study this year to determine actual numbers and social and economic factors driving children to street life. The Khomas region recorded the highest number of street-connected children.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Statistics Agency released a report based on the 2023 Population and Housing Census showing that marginalized communities—comprising San, Ovatue/Ovatwa, and Ovatjimba peoples (75,569 people, 2.5% of Namibia's population)—face significant challenges in education, employment, housing, and access to basic services. The data aims to support evidence-based planning and policy formulation to address inequalities.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Rudolf Kahingunga, Erongo regional mobiliser for the Independent Patriots for Change, resigned and joined SWAPO, citing the IPC's departure from founding principles of democracy and transparency toward centralized decision-making. His departure follows that of Ohangwena regional counterpart Erastus Mwahafa a month prior.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor incurs N$4.5 million annually to repair sabotaged networks and replace stolen copper cables, with the worst-affected areas in Oshana, Omusati, Kavango East and Kavango West. CEO Sylvester Wayiti said the figure excludes revenue losses from power outages and broader costs including customer dissatisfaction, reputational damage, and business losses.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Namibia's higher education sector enrolled 97,333 students in 2025, with public institutions accounting for 50,941 and private institutions for 46,392. The University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology, and International University of Management were the largest institutions by enrollment.
8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Pupil enrolment in Ohangwena region increased by 5,800 students from 2025 to 2026, a 4.45% rise matched by growth in the teaching workforce from 4,661 to 4,906 teachers. The governor reported expanding secondary education offerings and improved exam performance, with the region ranking fourth nationally in NSSCAS examinations with 70.76% of pupils achieving quality symbols.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An upgraded auction kraal in Okongo, Ohangwena region, has facilitated the sale of more than 1,100 cattle and generated close to N$10 million in turnover, with more than N$8.9 million going directly to communal farmers from five regions. The facility, which received upgraded machinery worth about N$4 million, was officially handed over this week by the environment minister and UNDP representative.
3 July 2026 · New Era →
The One Economy Foundation has introduced the i-BreakFree SRH Web Application, a digital platform funded by the Global Fund through the Ministry of Health and Social Services, enabling young people in Namibia to access sexual and reproductive health information, self-screening tools for HIV and STI risk assessment, and confidential support services online.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An Ohangwena teacher was fined N$5,000 after admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driving licence. The Oshakati Magistrate's Court also barred him from obtaining a learner's or driving licence for three months.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Environmental Investment Fund has allocated N$6.4 million for water infrastructure projects in Oshikoto Region, including boreholes, pipeline rehabilitation, and a desalination plant, with construction expected to commence before the end of July 2026.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
The government has scaled down its plans to build an Ondangwa referral hospital, with Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge announcing the project will instead become a 700-bed district hospital. The feasibility study and environmental assessments have been completed, with the AfDB providing financing in collaboration with the ministries of finance and health and social services.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Eenhana District Hospital in Ohangwena region has flagged the lack of medical waste disposal sites in the north as a major challenge, alongside shortages of essential resources.
17 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations reports that child labour remains a serious concern in Namibia, particularly in agriculture and domestic work linked to poverty and food insecurity. The ministry recorded two cases during the financial year involving a cattle herder and domestic worker, both arrested and the children reunited with their families.
16 June 2026 · New Era →
Khomas governor Sam Nujoma was involved in a motor vehicle accident between Okongo and Mpungu in Ohangwena region on Thursday night after colliding with a cow while allegedly driving an official government vehicle without his designated driver. Police confirmed Monday that Nujoma sustained no injuries.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has lifted restrictions on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals in parts of Ohangwena and Kavango West regions after a buffalo spotted in June tested negative for foot and mouth disease and was euthanised.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Affirmative Repositioning lawmaker Vaino Hangula proposed creating an "absentee urban landlord" category with higher levies and possible government acquisition of urban land for public housing, arguing the current land bill fails to address Namibia's urban housing crisis by excluding local authority and settlement areas. He called for levies on vacant serviced land, progressive property ownership limits, and stricter accountability for urban land held for commercial purposes.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Afro-pop artist Sixer Vundakan released his fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse', an 18-track project on 30 April featuring collaborations with local artists and focusing on everyday life experiences and youth-related themes including discipline, growth, and avoiding self-destruction.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured irrigation projects in Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omusati regions as part of government efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, food security and employment. At Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in Kavango East, she noted the project is expected to produce about 4,754 tonnes of maize from 574 hectares this season.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed her follow-up visits to Government-supported Green Schemes with an inspection of the Ndonga Linena scheme in Kavango East, where she was briefed on projected maize output of about 4,754 tonnes from 574 hectares, ongoing winter crop production, and operational challenges including high transportation costs and market access issues.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →
Hilma Nakashole is the only female bulldozer operator for NamWater in Oshakati, working on heavy earthmoving equipment and tipper trucks for the past nine years. She says she feels she is proving that both men and women can perform such jobs, having overcome scepticism from interviewers and colleagues.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
Eenhana Town Council's N$119-million office building project, begun in 2018, has stalled due to delayed funding; N$9 million is urgently needed to complete the finance wing so staff and customers can use it. The council has operated from an eight-office building since 1999 despite Eenhana's population growing from 2,600 to 16,000.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly reconvenes on 2 June 2026 after a month recess during which MPs conducted oversight visits, stakeholder consultations, and regional and international parliamentary engagements. Deputy Speaker Katamelo was appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, while parliamentary committees assessed poverty alleviation and service delivery, including concerns over an incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured agricultural and social projects in Ohangwena region, visiting the government-supported Ekoka Brownfield Green Scheme where mahangu, maize, cowpeas and sorghum are ready for harvesting, and the San Communities Development Centre. She reaffirmed the government's commitment to food security, youth employment and community development.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →