Preparations Begin for Heroes’ Day in Omuthiya

Preparations Begin for Heroes’ Day in Omuthiya

The preparatory committee for this year's Heroes’ Day, to be held in Omuthiya, Oshikoto, met for the first time. Chaired by Regional Governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo, the meeting addressed directives from President Nangolo Mbumba. Ndakolo acknowledged past disappointments over venue relocations and expressed gratitude for this new opportunity. He encouraged public participation. Samuel Shivute, Chairperson of the Oshikoto Regional Council, urged the committee to remain committed, emphasizing the importance of […]

June 11, 2024 11

Oshiwambo

Oshitopolwa Oshikoto osha hala okunawapaleka uukwatya washo wopauhaku

Oshikondo shuuhaku nomayakulo gopankalathano moshitopolwa Oshikoto oshuulike kutya osha hala okunawapaleka uukwatya wopaundjolowele moshitopolwa. Omukuluntu guuhaku moshitopolwa Joshua Nghipangelwa nena okwati oyiipyakidhila oku nongonona onkalo noku mona kutya uupangelogona ungapi wa pumbwa eyambidhidho.’ Tati oya pumbwa oku ninga enongonono ndyoka omanga inaaya tameka oku konga oshimaliwa. Ashike okwati oshikondo osha taalela omashongo ga yooloka ngaashi uupangelogona wumwe wa pumbwa oku opalekwa,ompumbwe yomeya kuupangelogona wumwe,oshowo ompumbwe yoondjila okuthika kuupangelogona mboka. Nghipangelwa […]

June 5, 2024 21

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Oshiwambo

Oondjamba 15 dhiiyaka moshikunino shiinamwenyo mEtosha

Omukuluntu gopolosi moshitopolwa shaShikoto Commisiona Teopolina Kalompo Nashikaku, okwa koleke oshigunda shoondjamba 15 dhiiyaka moshikunino shiinamwenyo mEtosha, no tadhi ende dha landula ondhalate ndjoka pokati kOshivelo nOmuthiya. Moonkundathana naye okwati kadhina uuhwapindi washa noshigwana otashi kunkililwa kashidhi ningile omiyonena. Tati otadhi monika dha landula ondhalate yoshikunino naanambelewa uuministeli womidhingoloko oyedhi landula, noku dhi Tonatelwa opo kaa dhiye kokule.

June 3, 2024 40 2

Namibia

Three people died on the spot after two vehicles collided head on and caught fire on the gravel road at Oniika village

Three people died on the spot after two vehicles collided head on and caught fire on the gravel road at Oniika village in Oshikoto region on Saturday. Our northern correspondent Maria Namupala compiled this report.

May 27, 2024 20

Oshiwambo

Esiku lyo World No Tobacco otali ka dhimbulukilwa ko Tsumeb moshitopolwa Oshikoto mo 31 May.

Esiku lyo World No Tobacco oliikalekelwa momumvo 1987 kehangano lyuundjolowele muuyuni oku holola oshiponga shomikithi hadhi etwa koku hila omakaya gombandu nenge gofwakata ,nokutsa omukumo omapangelo ga tulepo omilandu dhoku shonopeka okuhila omakaya gombandu nelongitho lilwe lyomakaya gombandu. Oshigongi longekidhi osha ningwa ohela kOmuthiya,moka omupangi kuluntu guuministeli wuuhaku moshitopolwa John Lumbu,a koleke ehala lyoshiithanene shonuumvo. Lumbu ta hiya aantu yomapipi ahege ketyapulo lyesiku,tati shiikwatelela kwaashoka haya mono,opena wo aanona yomomapaandanda […]

May 22, 2024 15

Health / Medical

Patients to benefit from cataract surgical campaign

The Otjozondjupa Health Directorate and the National Blindness Prevention Programme are conducting a cataract surgical campaign with support from teams at the Windhoek Central Hospital and international volunteers from Germany and the US. The campaign starts in Rundu next month, where over 700 patients will be treated. The team will then move to Engela in July to help more than 600 patients before continuing to Oshana and concluding the campaign […]

May 15, 2024 54

Namibia

Oshikoto region considers trimester system return for schools

The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in the Oshikoto region and its stakeholders have proposed the re-introduction of a trimester system for schools from 2025 onwards. The concerns of the semester revolve around the length of the semester, fatigue among learners, and difficulty in curriculum planning. Here is the Executive Director of the Ministry Sanet Steenkamp.

May 13, 2024 70

Namibia

Murder Case Opened as Woman Found Dead in Tsumeb With Gardener Arrested

The Namibian Police Force in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a murder case against a 23-year-old gardener accused of killing a 32-year-old woman in Tsumeb. The victim was discovered dead with a kitchen knife lodged in her side, and several items were reported missing from the house where the suspect worked. The incident occurred while the tenant was away, leaving the victim's one-month-old baby unattended. The suspect was apprehended at […]

May 10, 2024 97

Namibia

Oshikoto Region Mulls Trimester School System for 2025

The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in Oshikoto Region proposes reintroducing a trimester system for schools starting 2025, based on feedback from stakeholders including learners, teachers, and parents. Concerns around semesters and trimesters were discussed, with support for trimesters due to their perceived benefits for exam preparation. The education directorate is gathering feedback to submit to the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. Additionally, parents are urged to monitor […]

May 7, 2024 17