Heavy rainstorm destroys homes in Oshikoto and Ohangwena region

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 33

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 26

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 65

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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 20 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 6

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 32

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Oshiwambo

Okanona ka hulitha sho ka pewa otoombo kaavali yako

Okanona kooomvula 3 oka hulitha konima sho taku fekelwa ka pewa otombo kaavali yako, komukunda Onewawa moshitopolwa shaShikoto ohela.

December 13, 2023 32 15 13

Namibia

Nghipondoka says schools must demolish dilapidated buildings

The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Anna Ngipondoka said schools should demolish dilapidated buildings at their schools before they cause harm to learners and staff. Nghipondoka said this in an interview with Nampa on Friday after observing Ihongo Combined School in Onyaanya circuit in the Oshikoto Region, which was established in 1925 by Finnish missionaries, having two building blocks with six classrooms that are dilapidated completely. “I urge the […]

December 12, 2023 11

Namibia

NamPol launches operation against GBV in Oshikoto

The Namibian Police Force and the Men and Women Network against Crime in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a three-day operation to address gender-based violence (GBV). The regional police deputy commissioner, Wynand Neels, stated during the launch in Omuthiya on Monday that the operation is scheduled to take place from 04 to 06 December 2023. It aligns with the 16 days of activism against GBV campaign which started on 25 […]

December 5, 2023 8