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SWAPO Party members in Okongo are fundraising to build a N$1.5 million hall and office block by December, with General Epafras Denga Ndaitwah overseeing the project. Two fundraising events have so far collected N$92,914 in cash and pledges, plus livestock.
21 April 2026 · Informanté →
SWAPO Party members in Okongo are fundraising to build a N$1.5 million hall and office block by December, with General Epafras Denga Ndaitwah overseeing the project. Two fundraising events have so far collected N$92,914 in cash and pledges, plus livestock.
21 April 2026 · Informanté →
Pope Leo XIV, on a four-country African tour, called Africa a "reserve of joy and hope" and urged leaders to abandon corruption and wasteful war spending while respecting human rights. During his Angola visit, he met President João Lourenço, prayed for victims of recent flooding, and reiterated his message of interfaith dialogue and youth engagement.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Police Women Network in Oshana Region marked its 16th year as the Namibian Police Force continues efforts to promote gender equality and women's advancement in its ranks. Oshana has 625 female police officers and now includes two female deputy commissioners in strategic roles, alongside numerous female chief inspectors and station commanders.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi told ministry staff that Namibia's peace depends on the security cluster's daily work protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity. He cited evolving risks including cross-border trafficking, organised crime, illegal fishing, and cybersecurity threats that require constant vigilance and inter-agency collaboration.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah's "no business as usual" approach is being felt as Namibians prepare for the 36th Independence anniversary, with celebrations now decentralized to all 14 regions for the first time. Police are conducting operations in regions including Oshana and Omusati to prevent crime and crack down on dangerous driving through roadblocks and licensing checks.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →
Northern Namibia has received good rains this season, reversing recent drought devastation and leading to improved grazing conditions and better harvest prospects for subsistence farmers. Water pans and floodplains are now full, with further rainfall expected from seasonal flooding patterns.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
A military memorial service for former minister Erkki Nghimtina took place at his traditional homestead in Omahenge village, with mourners gathering despite difficult weather conditions. Learners from a nearby school lined the road to pay their respects as the body was transported from the mortuary to the deceased's residence.
20 February 2026 · Informanté →
State prosecutor Justine Shiweda was mourned at a memorial service in Onambango village near Ondangwa on Friday, attended by the Prime Minister representing the President, along with cabinet ministers, senior officials, and traditional leaders, ahead of his burial.
14 February 2026 · Informanté →
Oshana Region's Acting Police Commander Frederick Ndjadila has warned bus travelers to beware of thieves disguised as travelers at crowded bus loading zones, while also appealing to bus operators to adhere to traffic rules and avoid overloading, overpricing, and overspeeding during the post-festive season travel rush.
10 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Ondonga Traditional Authority condemned a violent shooting in Oshikoto Region during a community court dispute resolution session in which village headman Sam Nepando was fatally wounded and headman I-Ben Nashandi (also Executive Director of the National Planning Commission) was seriously injured. The OTA pledged to work with government and law enforcement to ensure justice and protect community court leaders.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →