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The Namibian
The Namibian Police commander for the Oshana region has called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules for the benefit of all road users at the town. …
Oshana police chief calls on road users to adhere to traffic rulesNew Era
After standing abandoned for three years following the closure of its ageing and unsafe infrastructure, Oluno Secondary School in Ondangwa, Oshana region is set for a new lease on life after government committed N$50 million towards renovating and upgrading the facility. …
Dormant Oluno school revived with N$50mThe Namibian
… The initiative, underway at Ongwediva in the Oshana region, kicked off yesterday and will run until 2 August under the theme ‘Raising the Game – Advancing Women’s Leadership in Sport’. …
Women level playing field in sportNamibian Sun
A full-scale renovation of the old Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Secondary School in Ondangwa, which was built in the 1970s, is set to begin after Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge officially... …
N$50m earmarked for Ondangwa school revampThe Namibian
… Oshana governor Hophni Iipinge said the unit would legally not only deal with people who commit offences, but would also address illegal street vendors. …
Oshakati to set up digital traffic systemThe Namibian
A veld fire allegedly caused by a cattle herder in the Oponona farming area in the Uuvudhiya constituency of the Oshana region two weeks ago destroyed 3 560 hectares of grazing land. …
Boy’s snake hunt sparks 3 560ha veld fireNew Era
… The event is expected to showcase some of the country’s emerging boxing talent, with fighters from the Erongo, Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati and Khomas regions set to take part. …
Nangolo, Lameck headline ‘Local is Lekker’ boxing bonanzaNamibian Sun
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has announced that all 12 health centres in the region will introduce round-the-clock services seven days a week during the current financial year, al... …
Oshana clinics to stay open around the clockThe Namibian
The assistant headman of Oponona village in the Uuvudhiya constituency in the Oshana region, Yapuleni Mpinge, has appealed to donors to assist the Oponona Health Outreach Centre with chairs and tables. …
Oponona Health Outreach Centre appeals for helpWindhoek Observer
… Oshana regional director of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture Pauline Shapumba said the intervention had made a noticeable difference for teachers in the region. …
YOUNG OBSERVER | Maths initiative reaches 40 000 learners through teacher training programmeNamibia 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.
16 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.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Gustaf Sakaria, a technician from Okapya village in Oshana, is appealing to the government for support to develop his mechanical and electronic inventions since 2000. He believes greater backing for local innovators could reduce Namibia's reliance on imported technology and has named a small aircraft he recently built after Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Simone Frans, inspired by frightening taxi experiences, is developing HerRide Namibia, an e-hailing app restricted to women drivers and passengers. The service, still in feasibility research, aims to provide women with safer transport options and job opportunities for female car owners.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A minibus accident in Ondangwa on Tuesday killed one person and injured six others; the minibus driver tested positive for alcohol at roadside, but the police investigation is complicated by expired blood alcohol testing kits and a malfunctioning breathalyser machine in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Communities in Omusati region are improving land-use management through a UN-backed drylands sustainability project to address resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and rising agricultural demand. A meeting in Okahao brought together 27 people from three constituencies to develop local land-use plans and discuss restoring degraded land.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has secured a place as a founding member of the AI for Good Global Commission, launched in July by the International Telecommunication Union and chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. ICT minister Emma Theofelus said the membership gives Namibia a seat at the global table where AI governance norms and standards are being shaped.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, running until 29 August, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a platform for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors to interact in northern Namibia. The fair has planned special events including an inaugural half marathon, fireworks, and a documentary podcast series tracing its history back to its origins as "Let's Go North."
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 13-year-old boy suffered severe burns when a torch battery he was charging via a solar-powered system exploded and ignited a room fire in which he was trying to save schoolbooks. His mother is appealing for public financial assistance to cover his medical treatment at Ongwediva MediPark, as her medical aid was overdrawn.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshana Regional Council reported economic progress in 2025/2026, including job creation, infrastructure development and education gains, but cited persistent unemployment and limited resources as key obstacles. The region created 120 permanent and 1,681 temporary jobs and invested about N$357.3 million in infrastructure projects.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Kavango West education directorate has recorded four child marriage cases over the past two years, including a 2024 attempt by a mother to remove a girl from school to marry an older man. Education director Pontianus Musore said schools are regularly sensitised on child marriage and encouraged to report cases to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, though some cases go unreported due to cultural practices and poverty.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A National Assembly committee held public hearings in Oshakati to examine whether existing laws protect Namibians from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders. Lawmakers expressed concern that mushrooming cash loans have pushed many into financial distress, with some suicides linked to high debt levels.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
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 →
The ombudsman has identified cases of malnutrition among trial-awaiting inmates in police holding cells, with findings confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Oshana regional office. Overcrowding and delays in the criminal justice system are straining resources, including food budgets.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Namibia National Students Organisation is seeking N$445,000 to fund its 19th National Students Congress scheduled for 20 to 23 August at Eheke Senior Secondary School after the Ministry of Education cut government funding. About 300 delegates from all 14 regions are expected to attend.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair will run 21–29 August under the theme "A Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economy," while the Olufuko Cultural Festival takes place 24 August to 1 September in Outapi under "Our Culture, Our Pride, Our Heritage." The two flagship Northern events will run almost concurrently this year, with Olufuko dates moved up to align with the school calendar.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
The National Disability Council of Namibia has called for a shift away from outdated language and perceptions that stigmatize people with disabilities, saying they should be recognized as individuals first rather than being defined by their impairments, and that institutions and communities should adopt person-first language instead of terms like "handicapped" or "wheelchair-bound."
6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Planning Commission said government will only factor oil income into fiscal planning once oil and gas projects reach a final investment decision, and that borrowing decisions are based on broader economic projections rather than a single sector. The clarification followed criticism from the Independent Patriots for Change, which had accused the NPC director general of proposing that Namibia borrow against future oil revenues despite sector uncertainty.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Iyaloo Women has funded a new three-classroom block valued at N$62,500 for Onekondjelo Primary School in the Ompundja Circuit, Oshana region.
5 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Former Oshana governor Elia Irimari has said merging Oshakati and Ongwediva into one municipality is necessary as the two towns have grown into one continuous urban area. Activist Tangy Tshilongo is formally submitting a proposal for the merger to both town councils and Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge, arguing that a unified municipality would improve service delivery, strengthen economic development, and better coordinate infrastructure.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →