NamPol, Environment Ministry combat wildlife crime in Oshikoto region

NamPol, Environment Ministry combat wildlife crime in Oshikoto region

The Namibian Police has joined partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to launch Operation Acacia, which will run from Wednesday to Monday in the Oshikoto Region. According to Nampa, the operation aims to protect wildlife and preserve natural resources in the region. Oshikoto regional police head of crime prevention, Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels said they will ensure that appropriate precautions are employed to guarantee the safety of […]

March 7, 2024 19

Health / Medical

Oshikoto Region Faces Malaria Outbreak, Urges Early Treatment

The Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Oshikoto Region, Joshua Nghipangelwa, has urged community members to seek early treatment amidst a growing outbreak of malaria. Nghipangelwa reported 256 malaria cases between January 2024 and 18 February 2024, surpassing epidemic thresholds. Nghipangelwa stated that the regional rapid response team and the district response team have initiated actions to address the outbreak. The teams have conducted investigations, […]

February 21, 2024 31

Environment

Heavy rainstorm destroys homes in Oshikoto and Ohangwena region

Heavy rainstorms have destroyed homes in Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions. According to councillor Ferdinand Shifidi of Endola constituency on Sunday, heavy storms coupled with rain and wind affected about 200 houses in Onepandaulo village, in the Ohangwena region, where the roofs of most structures were ripped off. Separately, Iikokola village headman I-Ben Nashandi says the storm uprooted homes, schools, and trees, a situation which left the residents in the Oshikoto […]

February 12, 2024 27

Local

Namibian photograph wins international award.

A photograph of a Mahangu (Pearl Millet) harvester in northern Namibia has won first prize in an international photographic competition organised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The competition was part of the FAO’s International Year of Millets, which raised awareness of the nutritional benefits of millets, including Mahangu, and their cultivation under changing climate conditions. The picture, taken in May 2021 by Jonathon Rees, shows […]

January 31, 2024 21

Namibia

Customer service charter launched in Oshikoto.

The Oshikoto Regional Council reviewed it's old and new customer service charter for 2022/2023. Speaking at the official launch the Chief Regional Officer Christella Mwenyo said the Council is expected to develop and successfully implement the customer service charter for their offices. https://youtu.be/aq26zhpf3W8

January 26, 2024 53

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Oshiwambo

Osha puka okushunithako aalongwa mboka yaahena oshimaliwa okufuta ooskola-Anna Nghipondoka

Ominista yelongo lyopevi Ester Anna Nghipondoka okwati aanaskola mboka ya tumwa komagumbo ohela kosekunduskola ya Nehale moshitopolwa Oshikoto oomboka yena oondjo nenge iifuta yili konima. Minister shoka okweshi popi pethimbo a talelepo osekundokola ndjoka ongula yonena nokuya moonkundathana naalongi oshowo aalongwa

January 15, 2024 16 2

Namibia

A Tragic Incident: 17-Year-Old Allegedly Commits Suicide in Oshikoto Region

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 17-year-old boy named Shatiwa Tuhafeni Nghifilenga reportedly took his own life at Onanke village in the Oshikoto Region. The Namibian Police Force disclosed the incident in a recent crime report, revealing the devastating circumstances surrounding the young boy's death. According to the police report, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday at around 3am Nghifilenga was discovered hanging from the roof of his bedroom, […]

January 15, 2024 4

Namibia

Commander appeals for support for police officers during festive season operations

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) commander for the Oshikoto Region, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has called on private companies to donate food to the police during the festive season. Kalompo-Nashikaku was speaking at Omuthiya on Wednesday after receiving a donation of food items from the owner of Okaale Complex, Helena Nekomba. She urged other companies to emulate the example. “We have 11 teams camping in the bush, trying to stop theft […]

December 21, 2023 24