Oshikoto Region

Eises not happy about teachers’ ‘side hustles’

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) director in the Oshikoto Region, Aletta Eises is concerned about the rising trend of teachers conducting their personal business during school hours. Eises during the Oshikoto regional life skills workshop in Omuthiya on Monday said that in most cases, teachers spend school time on their social media platforms marketing their side hustles. She said teachers have minimal time for investing […]

18 March, 2024

Namibia

Alleged Rape Incident Reported in Omuntele Village, Oshikoto Region

A 19-year-old individual is accused of raping a 24-year-old woman after allegedly purchasing alcohol for her and two friends in Omuntele village, Oshikoto Region. According to Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, the Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator in the region, the incident occurred around 8pm on Friday. Ekandjo stated that after a brief period, the victim went to the toilet, and the suspect followed her inside. Fortunately, the victim was […]

18 March, 2024

Namibia

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 […]

7 March, 2024

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, […]

21 February, 2024

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 […]

12 February, 2024

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 […]

31 January, 2024

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

26 January, 2024

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

15 January, 2024

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, […]

15 January, 2024