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Oshana

2020-09-252026-10-22

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October 2026
1 OctThe Namibian
… For women, the Oshana region had the highest life expectancy at 77.3 years, while the Omaheke region recorded the lowest at 61.0 years.Adult mortality also varies considerably. …
Namibian men die younger, faster than women
September 2026
30 SeptThe Namibian
… A total of 199 samples are collected from the ||Kharas, Khomas, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Oshana regions. …
Namibia’s FMD journey
30 SeptNew Era
Max Henrich ONGWEDIVA – The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has invested more than N$466 million in Oshana region, supporting housing, education, energy and procurement financing. …
GIPF invests N$466m in Oshana
29 SeptThe Namibian
… Through the #BeFree Cares Clinic located at the #BeFree Youth Campus in Windhoek and mobile outreach units operating across the Khomas, Oshana, Erongo, and Kavango regions, the foundation offers free health services, HIV testing, voluntary counselling, and health education. …
Investing in Namibia’s youth, one year at a time
29 SeptThe Namibian
… The incident was reported at about 09h28, Oshana police spokesperson Thomas Aiyambo says. …
Five suspects rob betting shop of N$37 000
29 SeptWindhoek Observer
… Kunene recorded an enrolment rate of 54.3%, while Kavango East stood at 82.8%, Ohangwena at 82.4% and Oshana at 81.8%. …
‘Birthplace must not determine child’s future’ – NNN
29 SeptWindhoek Observer
… The Fund has invested more than N$466 million in the Oshana region, covering areas including housing, education, energy and procurement financing. …
GIPF assets reach N$223 billion
28 SeptInformanté
… The assessment noted that 199 samples had been collected between 22 and 25 September across //Kharas, Khomas, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Oshana, with 17 testing positive, all in the Karasburg district. …
Concerns raised by private vets over pace of FMD restrictions
27 SeptThe Namibian
… Samples collected between 22 and 25 September came from animals in the ||Kharas, Khomas, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Oshana regions. …
IPC calls for emergency funding to fight FMD
27 SeptInformanté
… The DVS said there was currently no evidence from the traceability system indicating a risk of transmission to areas north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, including Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Kavango East, Kavango West and Zambezi. …
FMD restrictions partially lifted

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

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 →

Saturday 17 October

Prosecutors honour slain control prosecutor Shiweda one year later
The Office of the Prosecutor-General will visit the family of control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in the Oshana region on Saturday to commemorate her death one year after she was attacked in Ondangwa in October 2025. Shiweda sustained gunshot wounds and injuries from a corrosive substance and died in February 2026; Acting Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa will lead the remembrance visit, during which a wreath will be laid to recognize Shiweda's service to the justice system.
17 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 15 October

Animal welfare group sterilises over 30 000 dogs and cats
Since 2013, Have a Heart has provided free sterilisation and rabies vaccinations to more than 30 000 dogs and cats, targeting low and no-income households to prevent unwanted litters and reduce stray populations. Between January and September this year, the organisation sterilised 1 383 dogs and 1 912 cats, plus over 800 feral cats through a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return campaign in September.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
WorldSkills champion George Victor awarded over N$55,000 in prizes
George P. Victor, a Welding competitor from Eenhana VTC, won the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China (22–27 September 2026) and was honoured at the NEV TVET Hub graduation in Ondangwa. The NTA CEO awarded him N$30,000, his Expert N$15,000, the Oshana Governor pledged N$10,000, and the National Planning Commission Director-General pledged the cash equivalent of five head of cattle.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 13 October

Oshana woman arrested for three consecutive legal marriages
Police in Oshana arrested Paulina Shiiyanga (55) for allegedly entering into three legal marriages at different magistrate's courts. She appeared in Eenhana Magistrate's Court, was granted N$4,000 bail on condition she remain in the Eenhana district, but remains in custody as she cannot afford the amount; her case was postponed to 15 October for a plea.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 11 October

Eleven-year-old boy drowns at Gobabis dam
An 11-year-old boy identified as Immanuel Eisig drowned at Tilda Viljoen Dam at Gobabis while swimming with four other children aged between six and 11 on Wednesday, 7 October, according to a Namibian police report.
11 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 →

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

Oshana's 86 water workers share two vehicles
Oshana's rural water supply teams share a 4×4 bakkie and a minibus among 86 workers, raising questions about whether regional councils have adequate resources.
2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 1 October

Namibian men's life expectancy nine years less than women's
The 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

Namibia's response to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Namibia began preparing for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in November 2025 and confirmed an outbreak in September when ten of eleven cattle tested positive in ||Kharas. The government responded by suspending movement and sale of cloven-hoofed animals, slaughtering, and imports and exports.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
GIPF invests N$466m in Oshana region development
The Government Institutions Pension Fund has invested more than N$466 million in Oshana region, supporting housing, education, energy and procurement financing. The Fund opened a new regional office in Ondangwa on Friday, part of efforts to decentralise services and reduce costs for members and pensioners.
30 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 29 September

One Economy Foundation hosts 11th annual fundraising soirée
The One Economy Foundation will hold its 11th annual fundraising soirée on 1 October in Windhoek to support youth-focused programmes across Namibia. Founded in 2016, the foundation targets young Namibians aged 13 to 35 facing barriers to healthcare, education, skills development, and employment.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Police seek five suspects in betting shop knife robbery
Five suspects robbed a betting shop near Okatana service station on Monday, allegedly threatening employees with a knife and taking N$36 800. Police are appealing for public assistance to locate the suspects, who fled in a Honda Fit.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
GIPF assets reach N$223 billion, support development across Namibia
The Government Institutions Pension Fund reported total assets of about N$223 billion, with investments supporting housing, energy, agriculture and other projects nationwide. The Fund serves about 115,000 active members and provides income security to approximately 58,400 pensioners and annuitants, and has invested more than N$466 million in the Oshana region alone.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 28 September

Private vets flag FMD response capacity gaps in Karasburg
Private veterinarians supporting Namibia's FMD response have raised concerns over field surveillance capacity and the pace of restrictions being relaxed following the outbreak in Karasburg. They warned that insufficient field teams—only one operating in the affected area as of 25 September despite over 20 volunteers offering to assist—create biosecurity risks, as surveillance teams moving between farms without knowing previous holdings' status could spread the virus.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 27 September

IPC demands emergency funding to contain foot-and-mouth disease
The Independent Patriots for Change has called on the government to provide emergency funding to contain the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, urgently cull animals on the infected farm, and compensate affected farmers. Surveillance results show 17 of 199 samples tested positive for FMD, with all positive cases confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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

FMD outbreak confined to Karasburg district, surveillance ongoing
The ministry of agriculture reports that Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases remain confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District in //Kharas Region following nationwide surveillance; of 199 samples collected from five regions between 22–25 September, 17 tested positive, all from Karasburg, while 30 cattle moved to Otjozondjupa tested negative.
26 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FMD restrictions will ease once surveillance results assessed
Restrictions on cloven-hoofed animal movement imposed on 23 September will be gradually eased once the Ministry of Agriculture completes surveillance and traceability assessment following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease. Of 199 samples collected across five regions, 17 tested positive, all from Karasburg.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Seventeen FMD-positive samples confirmed at Karasburg
Seventeen samples have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease in the Karasburg State Veterinary District following detection of clinical cases on a farm on 22 September. Out of 199 samples collected across five regions between 22 and 25 September, all positive results so far remain confined to Karasburg.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →

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 →

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 →

Thursday 17 September

Namibian Police Force secures NQF Level 5 accreditation
The Namibian Police Force has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme at National Qualifications Framework Level 5, following 17 years of curriculum development and review. The new accredited Police Basic Course runs for 12 months with 11 core modules, expanding from the previous six-month, six-module programme.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 16 September

Backyard garden feeds family, generates extra income
Ruben Augustus from Okapya village in the Oshana region started a backyard garden to reduce household expenses and learn farming in Namibia's dry conditions, growing spinach, carrots, beetroot, cabbage, onions, tomatoes and green peppers for family use and surplus sales.
16 September 2026 · New Era →

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 →