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Order a long-term news report on Oshikoto region
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Informanté
… In the north, Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region continued to receive showers, recording approximately 8mm on Monday. …
Scattered showers continue across multiple regionsInformanté
Staff Reporter DEPUTY Army Commander Brigadier General Andreas Diyeve Diyeve has officially opened the 15th Company Group Commanders Course (CGCC) and the 18th Platoon Commanders Course (PCC) at the Nehale Lyampingana Army Battle School in the Oshikoto Region, urging officers to …
Brigadier General Diyeve opens key leadership courses at Nehale Lyampingana Battle SchoolThe Namibian
… We need more than 400 classrooms in the Oshikoto region,” she says. Deputy executive director for schools and formal education Edda Bohn says the ministry is hard at work alleviating these circumstances by creating conducive environments and constructing new classrooms and school …
Leaking roofs at Ohangwena, Oshikoto disrupt teachingInformanté
… Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region, which has been heavily favoured with rainfall over the past few weeks, experienced continued showers over the weekend. …
WEEKEND SHOWERSInformanté
… While consistent showers were recorded this week in areas including Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region, Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region, Windhoek in the Khomas Region, as well as Usakos and Karibib in the Erongo Region, more intense storms are expected this weekend. …
Rainfall to intensify this weekend, affecting northern, central and southern regionsNew Era
… Investing in primary education brings the greatest long-term academic, social and national benefits. *Aletta Eises is a former education director of the Oshikoto region.
Opinion – Strengthening coordination across education levelsInformanté
… Several areas have already experienced significant rainfall this week, including Tsumeb and surrounding areas in the Oshikoto Region, as well as Mariental in the Hardap Region, affecting several locations in between. …
Heavy rain and flooding expected in north-western and southern regions, warns Namibia Meteorological ServicesNew Era
The Oshikoto region in northern Namibia is home to an estimated 257 302 residents, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, making it one of the country’s more populous regions outside the central urban hubs. …
Know your Regional Councillors – Oshikoto RegionInformanté
… Places that recorded showers on Wednesday include Tsumeb (12 mm) in the Oshikoto Region; Outjo (29 mm) and Kamanjab (35 mm) in the Kunene Region; Rundu (16 mm) in Kavango East; Windhoek (2–7 mm) in the Khomas Region; Omaruru (5 mm) in the Erongo Region; and Rehoboth (4 mm) in the …
Rainfall continues, with heavy showers and flooding expected in some areasInformanté
… These include Tsumeb and surrounding parts of the Oshikoto Region. The Otjozondjupa Region, however, has been particularly favoured by recent showers. …
Rain showers continue in Northern Namibia and Otjozondjupa RegionA mother of eight from Ashipepe village, raising four children with ectodermal dysplasia, received immediate water assistance after appealing for access to clean water. Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi visited her home with officials from health, rural water supply, and NamWater to assess the family's needs and arrange intervention.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A mother of eight from Ashipepe village, raising four children with ectodermal dysplasia, received immediate water assistance after appealing for access to clean water. Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi visited her home with officials from health, rural water supply, and NamWater to assess the family's needs and arrange intervention.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chinese-owned Sinomine Copper Smelter in Tsumeb is constructing Namibia's first germanium plant, with peak employment expected to reach between 1,400 and 1,600 people. The company made the announcement while donating N$100,000 through Sinomine Community Trust to support development initiatives in the Oshikoto region.
7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sinomine Smelter donated N$100,000 to the Office of the Governor of Oshikoto Region to support community projects and development initiatives. Governor Sacky Kathindi said the donation reflects collaboration between the private sector and regional leadership.
6 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Windhoek and several regions across central, northern, and southern Namibia received substantial rainfall over the weekend, with some areas also experiencing hail. Recorded rainfall ranged from 4mm to 25mm across various locations including Tsumeb, Gobabis, Koës, and Khorixas.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
A 25-year-old woman with an intellectual disability was allegedly raped and assaulted while walking home in Omuthiya constituency, Oshikoto region, between Friday and Saturday. The suspect is known to the victim but has not been arrested; police investigations continue.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An ANIREP-led joint venture with TotalEnergies and Sinco has been selected for award of the 20MWac Okatope Solar Photovoltaic Power Project. The project, expected to generate approximately 64GWh in its first full year, will be located near the Okatope Substation in the Oshikoto Region and is one of six renewable energy projects being procured by NamPower.
24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 Regional Governor of Oshikoto Region, Sacky Kathindi, presided over the official handover of allotment letters to resettlement beneficiaries allocated farming units at Farm Tsintsabis No. 881 and Farm Urwald No. 1150 in the Guinas Constituency.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform handed over allotment letters to beneficiaries of Farm Tsintsabis No. 881 and Farm Urwald No. 1150, farms acquired by the Government in 1992 for food production and income-generating activities.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 government has allocated farming land to 101 people in Tsintsabis—38 units at Farm Tsintsabis and 63 at Farm Urwald—ending a long-standing wait for certainty over the two farms acquired by the state in 1992. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani described the allocation as an important milestone in Namibia's land reform programme.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched a Digital Programme for Medical Assessments of Persons with Disabilities aimed at improving how people with disabilities are assessed and connected to services. According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, Namibia has 152,790 persons with disabilities, and 12% of households include persons with disabilities.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
Armed suspects broke into residences in Klein Windhoek and Walvis Bay over the weekend, tied up victims, and stole property and firearms. A security guard in Onethindi was also robbed of her service firearm, according to police crime reports.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi has called on traditional leaders, churches, families and residents to speak up and report abuse rather than remain silent on gender-based violence, saying the fight requires collective action beyond government intervention alone.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson John Walenga says it is taboo in Oshindonga culture for women to visit the Ondonga salt pan, after a woman councillor from Khomas region visited the site during an exchange programme. The council stated it would take action against Oshikoto regional councillors who took their Khomas counterparts to the salt pan.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Several people died in separate road accidents across Namibia, including six in a head-on collision between Onethindi and Oshigambo on Friday evening. Police recorded multiple arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless or negligent driving.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 27-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering a farmer's kraal in Tsintsabis, Oshikoto Region, and slaughtering a female goat valued at N$1,800. Neighbours reportedly spotted him pulling the goat away and he fled but was later apprehended.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by an unknown man who entered her room at Onantulo Village near Omuthiya on 21 August. A panga was found at the entrance of the victim's room and is suspected to belong to the suspect, who remains unidentified and at large.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Solar Revolving Fund under the Ministry of Mines and Energy financed electrification of 41 households in Oshikoto Region during the 2025/26 financial year—32 via solar systems at N$1.5 million and 9 via national grid connections at N$261,000. NamPower also connected grid-based electricity to 12 schools in the region, while connection costs and tariffs remain barriers to rural electrification.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Multi-award-winning kwaito artist Mushe (Albert Uulenga) has become the prominent face of northern wedding season, performing at multiple receptions across regions including Oshikoto and Omusati. He describes wedding performances as intimate shows where guests engage directly with him on the dance floor and sing along to his older songs.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in Oshikoto Region arrested a 27-year-old man following a violent housebreaking at Oniimwandi Village on Friday morning, during which he allegedly forced open a bedroom door and assaulted three sleeping occupants aged between 1 and 62 years, causing minor to serious injuries.
9 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 →
Aron Shipale Kaimbi, 15, has been missing since 18 July after failing to return home from Onethindi in the Oshikoto Region. The Namibian Police are appealing for public assistance in locating him.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
The government has declared the Ikaba fishing area in the Kabulabula conservancy a fisheries reserve to protect and sustainably manage inland fish resources in Namibia's Zambezi Region, following an initiative by the Zambezi Regional Council and the Bukalo Traditional Authority.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A letter to the President raises concerns about the lack of a clear Regional Spatial Development Framework in Khomas Region, noting that municipal planning by Windhoek has become the de facto driver of regional growth, and expresses concern over proposals to expand Windhoek's boundary from 41km to 75km radius.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has achieved 98% access to safe water in urban areas and 83% in rural communities, though sanitation coverage stands at 60% and the country continues to face challenges in infrastructure renewal and financing. Proposed solutions include expanding water reuse, desalination projects, and groundwater development.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 31-year-old medical doctor has been arrested for allegedly raping a 26-year-old man at Onandjokwe State Hospital in Oshikoto Region on 17 July. The suspect is expected to appear in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday, with investigations ongoing.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 31-year-old medical doctor has been arrested in Oniipa on allegations of raping a 26-year-old man at Onandjokwe District Hospital. According to police, the incident occurred in the suspect's room during the early hours of Saturday, following an invitation to celebrate the suspect's new job.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 31-year-old doctor has been arrested after allegedly raping a 26-year-old man at Onandjokwe State Hospital in Oshikoto over the weekend. The complainant claims he was given alcoholic drinks, lost consciousness, and was sexually assaulted before escaping through a window; both parties have undergone forensic examinations and police investigations are continuing.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Chinese Embassy says healthcare is a major pillar of Namibia-China cooperation, with Chinese medical teams providing free traditional Chinese medicine services at Katutura State Hospital since 1996; the 15th team treated more than 19,000 patients over 18 months, and the 16th team arrived in 2024 to continue the programme.
10 July 2026 · Informanté →