Also known as: Oshana Regional
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… Established in 1979 in the Oshana Region, Valombola VTC is one of Namibia’s oldest vocational training institutions. …
Valombola trainees manufacture school furniture worth N$297,000 for Khomas schoolsThe Namibian
Ondangwa, Oshana Region. 24 June 2026. …
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Praises Rössing Foundation’s Investment in Science EducationInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Oshana Region recorded a 13% reduction in overall reported crime and a 12% reduction in cases of rape, domestic violence and sexual violence between the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years. …
Crime and sexual violence cases decline by over 10% in Oshana RegionThe Namibian
The police in the Oshana region are appealing to the public to assist in identifying the parents or relatives of a newborn baby girl who was found abandoned in an open space at Oshakati’s Uupindi location last week. …
Newborn found abandoned at OshakatiInformanté
… The upgraded centre, located in Ondangwa, Oshana Region, features a multipurpose hall with a seating capacity of 800 people and is expected to serve as a hub for digital learning, research, conferences and community engagement. …
President inaugurates upgraded Ondangwa Digital Technology HubWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has challenged government institutions to move from planning to delivery, saying residents are demanding tangible results as the region battles youth unemployment, infrastructure backlogs and delays in implementing strategic p …
Iipinge demands service delivery during SORAInformanté
… The opening ceremony was attended by government officials, regional and local authority representatives, sports administrators, teachers, coaches and learners from schools across the Oshana Region. …
Real Madrid Foundation football clinic kicks off in OshakatiInformanté
… According to Omusati Regional Police Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson, one suspect was apprehended in Oshikuku, Omusati Region, and another was arrested in Oshakati, Oshana Region. …
Two of Okahao robbery suspects arrested, five still on the runInformanté
… HE Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dr Sanet Steenkamp, said genocide remembrance must be treated as a national responsibility anchored in unity, justice and historical truth, as Namibia commemorated Genocide Remembrance Day in the Oshana Region …
Oshana region commemorates Genocide Remembrance DayNew Era
… The dropped points allowed title rivals Mighty Gunners, the women’s outfit of the Namibian Defence Force, to move to the top of the standings after a dominant 5-0 victory over Mighty Angels in the Oshana Region. …
Ongos drop points in Women’s Super LeagueThe Nakalega Youth Irrigation Project in Oshana region produces fruits and vegetables but faces difficulty finding buyers. The project, which employs seven young people permanently and covers 12 hectares, also contends with high fertiliser prices and rising pest-control chemical costs.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Nakalega Youth Irrigation Project in Oshana region produces fruits and vegetables but faces difficulty finding buyers. The project, which employs seven young people permanently and covers 12 hectares, also contends with high fertiliser prices and rising pest-control chemical costs.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Office of the Prosecutor General visited the family of former control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in Oshana region one year after she was attacked at Ondangwa and died on 7 February. Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa laid a wreath and condemned violence and intimidation directed at prosecutors, warning such acts undermine the administration of justice.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Oneshila informal settlement in Oshakati disagree on whether school management or parents are responsible for the vandalism and disruptive behaviour of male learners, mostly from Ehenye Primary School, who have turned a community hall into a soccer field and damaged property while resisting correction from adults.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has scheduled public consultations on proposed amendments to lotteries and gambling regulations in six regions from 5 to 14 October. Key amendments include standardised application and registration fees, a 5% monitoring fee on net monthly income, a 1% maintenance fee on gross income for a Central Electronic Monitoring System, and coordination with the Namibia Revenue Agency to address undeclared operators and winners.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Cricket Namibia hosted regional governors at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 18 September to share insights on sports facility development, construction costs, maintenance, and revenue generation models. The governors are tasked with commencing construction of 28 multi-purpose sports facilities across Namibia.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshana regional governor has called for expanding Lake Oponona to harvest more water flowing from southern Angola, arguing that an expanded lake could supply water to neighbouring regions. The call came as the region officially accepted a 10-year strategic land use plan designed to balance competing land demands and guide sustainable resource management across the region.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fenny Shivolo, a 45-year-old with a progressive mobility condition from Okatana constituency, cares for nine relatives including two children with disabilities and is seeking work. She holds a 2007 certificate in Community-Based Rehabilitation and has appealed for a disability school in her constituency.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Cats continue to overrun hospitals in Oshikoto and Oshana regions, disturbing patients and creating hygiene concerns despite previous management attempts. The Oshana SPCA will launch a Trap-Neuter-Return campaign at Oshakati hospital and local schools in response to mounting complaints.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
The government spent about N$4.76 million to develop an Oshana integrated regional land-use plan to guide land allocation and development for the next 10 years, with costs covering consultancy fees and community planning workshops. The plan includes maps of current and potential land uses across the region's constituencies and a GIS database, and the ministry will train regional council officials to implement, monitor, and update it.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshana Regional Council received an Integrated Regional Land Use Plan to guide development across towns, infrastructure and agriculture, costing more than N$4 million. The plan is intended to balance competing land demands as the region's population grew from 201,363 to 230,801 between census periods, increasing pressure on limited land and natural resources.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A businessman who campaigned for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been awarded a contract for the first phase of a presidential guest house renovation at Oshakati. The Presidency confirmed that Emirates Trading CC, led by Josua Haimbodi, will undertake the work, though details of costs remain undisclosed and procurement is still ongoing.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A silver VW Polo Vivo made an unsafe lane change on the main road between Onethindi and Ondangwa on Tuesday afternoon, colliding with an Iveco bus whose driver then lost control and hit roadside vendors, killing one pedestrian and injuring six others. The Iveco driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after a breathalyser test recorded 0.69 mg/l.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
A National Council committee investigating Namibia's road-crash crisis found that shortages of traffic officers, weak enforcement, dangerous roads, and delayed emergency response are driving fatalities beyond reckless driving alone. Between January 19 and August 19, 1,905 crashes resulted in 3,592 casualties and 304 deaths across regions.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Equipment valued at N$200,000, cash totalling over N$70,000 and other valuable goods were stolen in three separate robbery incidents over the weekend in Windhoek, Oshakati and Oshikango, during which at least one victim was tied up and a vehicle was badly damaged.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is accelerating servicing and repair of tractors and agricultural implements across all 14 regions ahead of the 2026/27 summer cropping season, which runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The National Tractor and Agricultural Implements Servicing Intervention is currently underway at agricultural technology centres including Rundu.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Israel Akwaake, 22, from Omukandu village in Oshana Region, went missing on 12 August while searching for work in the region. He was last seen at a job-gathering venue in Ondangwa and has not been located despite family efforts.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform visited the Oshakati abattoir to assess its current status, understand operational challenges, and explore government interventions to ensure the facility becomes fully operational.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
A forester from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism says the veld fire in Uuvudhiya constituency caused widespread ecological damage, destroying grasslands for livestock and habitats for micro-organisms, insects, and small wildlife, and damaging plant species including iitulu shrubs, acacia, and mopane that local communities and wildlife depend on for food and medicinal purposes.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshana Open drew 89 players to Ongwediva on 1 August, setting a new record for the Bank Windhoek Grand Prix Series and surpassing previous highs at Swakopmund (76), Keetmanshoop (66), and Walvis Bay (52). The event showcased competitors across Open, Women's, Junior, and Cadet sections, with Evans Chitula, Mariska Greyling, Fabner Naboth, and Erick Festus winning their respective categories.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened a high-level stakeholder meeting in Outjo to deliberate on the future of the Hai-//om San community residing around Etosha National Park, expressing government's collective resolve to advance the welfare and socio-economic development of the marginalised community.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A sergeant in the Namibian police's VIP subdivision was arrested after allegedly shooting a man at a bar in Oshakati last week. The officer, on leave and off-duty at the time, was charged with attempted murder, negligent handling of a firearm, and discharging a firearm within a municipal area; bail was denied and the case postponed to 21 September.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 63-year-old pedestrian was killed near Ondangwa after being struck by a Honda Fit on Saturday, while a 54-year-old driver was arrested in Aranos after allegedly fleeing a crash that injured two pedestrians on Friday.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian reports that a delimitation commission is proposing to move Etosha National Park's administrative control from Kunene to Oshana region, a change that could harm surrounding communities and Kunene's economy, with the governor's silence on the issue questioned.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An activist has proposed dissolving Ongwediva Town Council and incorporating it into Oshakati Town Council to improve service delivery and reduce administrative duplication in northern Namibia. The proposal argues that Oshakati has become the Oshana region's main commercial, administrative and economic hub, making separate local authorities unnecessary.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia organized an SME Financial Literacy Day in Ongwediva bringing together entrepreneurs, government regulators and business leaders to help small and medium enterprises strengthen financial resilience through knowledge of credit, cash flow, tax compliance, regulatory requirements and risk management.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's community seed banks will accept only traditional seeds to preserve indigenous crops and plants, according to the chief forester at the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre. Indigenous seeds are better suited to local conditions and resilient to climate challenges, while genetically modified seeds will be excluded because they deplete soil nutrients.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A community seed bank planned for Uuvudhiya constituency in Oshana will primarily benefit farmers in the Kunene-Cuvelai landscape, helping preserve indigenous seeds adapted to local conditions after environmental challenges like drought, floods, and climate change have caused their disappearance.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Father Linus Ngenomesho, appointed by Pope Leo XIV in May to head the Catholic Vicariate of Rundu, is to be ordained bishop on 18 July in Kavango East. Ngenomesho, ordained priest in 2002, previously served as President of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Region for Africa and Madagascar and as Secretary General of the Namibian Catholic Bishops' Conference.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
Josephine Edward, founder of Lady Marine Consultancy, calls for greater investment in ocean innovation and youth-led enterprises to unlock new industries and employment in Namibia's blue economy beyond traditional fishing. Edward, who studied at the University of Namibia and University of the Western Cape, previously worked at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on ichthyoplankton research.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Cecilia Kamati, Chairperson of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Oshikuku Branch, has called on government to establish a formal framework recognising businesses that have demonstrated growth and sustainability, and to implement stronger mechanisms to protect entrepreneurs against cyberbullying, character assassination, and digital defamation. She cited financial constraints, economic uncertainty, and social media attacks as significant challenges facing business owners.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →