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Remembering Lady Pohamba:A close friend’s version

Elizabeth Likoro Penehupifo Pohamba was born on 16 June 1948, at Okatale village in Oshikango constituency in the Ohangwena region. She grew up with her family, where her father was a teacher and her mother a peasant. Pohamba attended her early education and nursing training at Odibo. Beyond her nursing career, she was actively involved... The post Remembering Lady Pohamba:A close friend’s version appeared first on New Era .

Pohamba’s legacy lives on in Ohangwena school

Former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba may be widely remembered for her work in maternal healthcare, but at Kaupumhote Nghituwamhata Combined School in the Ohangwena region, her cont...

Pohamba family confirms burial at Okanghudi …as siblings remember late Penehupifo as breadwinner

OKANGHUDI – The Pohamba family yesterday confirmed the funeral arrangements of the late former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba to take place next Saturday at a family cemetery in Okanghudi village of Ohangwena region. The last memorial service will take place next Friday at Okanghudi, followed by the burial the next day. Pohamba died on Saturday... The post Pohamba family confirms burial at Okanghudi …as siblings remember late Penehupifo as breadwinner appeared first on New Era .

Hamutumwa calls for intangible cultural heritage preservation

Hilma Nakanduungile ONAMBUTU – Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has warned that Namibia’s valuable traditions, knowledge, and practices risk disappear

Reverend Selma school pleads for classrooms

Ester Hakaala  Paulus Shiku  Learners at Reverend Selma Kawiiwa Primary School in Omutwewondjamba village in the Ohangwena region are facing difficult l

On the spot: Helao Nafidi expo positions town as northern trade hub

The annual Helao Nafidi Business Expo is positioning the town as a growing trade and investment hub in northern Namibia. Its strategic location at the Oshikango

BREAKING: WorldSkills Best of Nation Winner George Victor Honoured with over N$55 000 in Rewards at NEV TVET Hub Graduation

Namibia's George P. Victor, a Welding competitor from Eenhana VTC, who earned the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, has been honoured at...

BREAKING: NTA-CEO on Collaboration

The CEO of the Namibia Training Authority, Erick Fundula Nenghwanya, says the partnership between Nakayale, Eenhana and Valombola proves that institutions achieve more by sharing e...

PREDATORS KILL 18 GOATS IN OHANGWENA

Youth Fund piggery thrives in Ohangwena

Daniel Hambeleleni OHANGWENA – Youth Development Fund beneficiary Johannes Ndawedapo is using his pig farming business at Onangolo village in the Epembe constituency to create jobs for young people and contribute to local food production. Ndawedapo established the Onangolo Piggery through support from the Ohangwena Regional Youth Development Fund. The project was recently visited by... The post Youth Fund piggery thrives in Ohangwena appeared first on New Era .

Retired teacher and founding Helao Nafidi councillor dies at 84

Placido Hilukilwa IMMANUEL Hainghumbi, a respected elder of the Onaame/Okatope community, retired teacher, former pastor and one of the founding councillors of Helao Nafidi Town in the Ohangwena Region, has died aged 84. It is said that as a Bible Studies teacher at Ponhofi Senior Secondary School in the 1980s, he engaged in political sensitisation ... The post Retired teacher and founding Helao Nafidi councillor dies at 84 appeared first on Informanté .

Eenhana vendors demand permanent open market

Placido Hilukilwa SMALL business owners, street vendors and concerned residents of Eenhana and surrounding communities have petitioned Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa regarding the urgent construction of a decent and permanent open market. “We are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for fairness, dignity, transparency, and a sustainable solution,” said the petitioners who ... The post Eenhana vendors demand permanent open market appeared first on Informanté .

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Eenhana celebrates WorldSkills star Victor George

Placido Hilukilwa EENHANA came alive with street celebrations as 20-year-old Victor George, a welding trainee at the Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, received a hero’s welcome after returning from the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, where he won Namibia’s Best of Nation Award. George was the best performer among Namibia’s 17 competitors, who participated in ... The post Eenhana celebrates WorldSkills star Victor George appeared first on Informanté .

Engela hospital secures 200 mattresses for patients

The sight of expectant mothers lying on bare hospital beds was among the concerns that confronted Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa during her June visit to E

Victor George wins Best of Nation at WorldSkills Shanghai

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’S Victor George has received the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, where Namibian competitors joined young professionals from around the world in showcasing their technical and vocational skills. George, a Welding competitor from the Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, received the award as Namibia’s highest-performing competitor at ... The post Victor George wins Best of Nation at WorldSkills Shanghai appeared first on Informanté

Union tackles unsafe classrooms in rural Ohangwena

Sostenus Wilherm The Revolutionary Union has completed two classrooms at Limbadungila Combined School in the Ohangwena Region after finding learners being taught in makeshift structures built from sticks, with rainwater entering the classrooms and electricity connected to the unsafe buildings. The project started in 2025, has seen the union spend between N$300 000 and N$350 […]

Beyond the mic: Chesta-Taliliobasu’s journey of service

Ndapandula Vanyika Known to music lovers by his stage name Chesta-Taliliobasu, J. Thomas Tangeni is a Namibian musician from the Ohangwena region, whose musi

Eenhana traders fear losing customers

Informal traders in Eenhana fear plans to move them to a designated trading area could drive away customers and reduce their income.  They currently trade i

Ohangwena medical campaign reaches 513 participants

The four-day Ohangwena medical tour, school wellness and community outreach campaign reached 513 people with health screening, treatment, education and referral

Ohangwena wants investment that delivers jobs

Sostenus Wilherm Ohangwena has called on investors, financial institutions and local entrepreneurs to turn the region’s identified economic potential into actual businesses, jobs and household income, warning that an investment plan will have little meaning if it remains on paper. The call was made during the official launch of the Ohangwena Regional Investment Map and […]

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Ohangwena launches investment map, action plan

OHANGWENA – Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa launched the Ohangwena Regional Investment Map and Action Plan for 2026-2030 over the weekend. It provides

OHANGWENA REGION LAUNCHES INVESTMENT MAP

OHANGWENA POLICE ENGAGE CHURCHES ON COMMUNITY SAFETY

Broken school chairs, desks inspire business

OHANGWENA – Broken desks and chairs at schools inspired entrepreneur Shiyukifeni Nakafingo to venture into carpentry without any professional training.

TWO WOMEN DIE IN OHANGWENA FIRES

Mental health bill approval exposes Ohangwena care gap

Patience Makwele The approval of Namibia’s new Mental Health Bill (Bill 8 of 2025) by the national council has been welcomed as a major shift towards a more dignified and accessible care, raising questions about how the reforms will reach patients in regions where basic mental health infrastructure remains lacking. This comes after national council […]

Onambutu women make a living selling outwishi

Ndapandula Vanyika Unemployed women in Onambutu village in the Ohangwena region collect and sell outwishi to earn an income, support their families and sustain their households. “I can now buy food for my children to eat and also buy our cosmetics from the money I get from selling outwishi,” said Olivia Shindjala, one of the... The post Onambutu women make a living selling outwishi appeared first on New Era .

Holy Spirit Parish to host Anglican youth’s northern regional conference

Staff Reporter THE Northern Region of the Anglican Christian Youth Association (ACYA) will hold its annual conference this week at the Holy Spirit Parish in Oshandi Village, Ohangwena Region. The annual event is attended mainly by youth choirs. This year, it runs from Wednesday afternoon to Friday afternoon. Activities include “greeting” songs by participating choirs, ... The post Holy Spirit Parish to host Anglican youth’s northern regional conference appeared first on Informanté .

Chula Chula crowned champions of Denga Ndaitwah tournament

Staff Reporter CHULA CHULA FC were crowned champions of the First Gentleman Lieutenant General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah Annual Sports Tournament after defeating DT Meds on penalties in a thrilling final in Okongo, Ohangwena Region. The three-day tournament, which ran from 20 to 23 August, brought together about 23 teams competing in youth and legends ... The post Chula Chula crowned champions of Denga Ndaitwah tournament appeared first on Informanté .

President commissions Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility

OMAFO-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday commissioned the Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility in Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena Region, saying sporting opportunities should not be determined by whether a child is born in an urban centre or a rural community. “Namibia’s talent is spread across the length and breadth of our country, and our investment must reach... The post President commissions Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility appeared first on New Era .

President opens Helao Nafidi Sports Centre, calls for investment in sporting talent

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has inaugurated the Helao Nafidi Sports Centre in the Ohangwena Region, describing the facility as an investment in young people, community development and the local economy. Speaking at the inauguration, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the centre was more than a sporting facility, providing young people with opportunities to develop their abilities, attract ... The post President opens Helao Nafidi Sports Centre, calls for investment in sporting talent appear

Hamutumwa declares “Ohangwena open for business” as President opens Time Square Complex

Staff Reporter THE inauguration of the Ohangwena Time Square Complex by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marks a new chapter for the region’s economy, said Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa. Speaking at the ceremony in Helao Nafidi, Hamutumwa called on investors to seize opportunities in the north, describing the new shopping complex as more than just commercial ... The post Hamutumwa declares “Ohangwena open for business” as President opens Time Square Complex appeared first on Infor

Teams gear up for Onambutu Expo soccer tourney

Ndapandula Vanyika The Onambutu Expo will come alive with soccer this weekend, as many teams from across Ohangwena are ready to battle it out in the Onambutu Expo football tournament in the Ohangwena region. The tournament will reward the top three teams with cash and medals. First place will receive N$5 000 and the trophy,... The post Teams gear up for Onambutu Expo soccer tourney appeared first on New Era .

34 soccer teams join First Gentleman’s tournament at Okongo

Staff Reporter THE 2026 edition of First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah’s Annual Sports Tournament kicked off this morning at the Elia Weyulu Sports Field in Okongo village, Ohangwena Region. A total of 24 youth soccer teams and 10 Legends teams are competing this year. In the other codes, five netball teams and two volleyball teams ... The post 34 soccer teams join First Gentleman’s tournament at Okongo appeared first on Informanté .

Sports tournament set to kick off in Okongo

Staff Reporter THE First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah Annual Sports Tournament will take place at the Elia Weyulu Sports Field in Okongo village, Ohangwena Region, from 20 to 23 August 2026, with organisers inviting teams and participants from across Namibia. The tournament will feature youth soccer, legends soccer, netball and volleyball, with thousands of Namibia ... The post Sports tournament set to kick off in Okongo appeared first on Informanté .

N$21.7m Onamafila clinic opens, bringing healthcare closer to 24 villages

Staff Reporter THE N$21.7 million Onamafila Primary Health Care Clinic in the Okongo District has officially opened, bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents of 24 villages in the Ohangwena Region. Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao officially inaugurated the facility, describing it as an important step towards expanding access to quality healthcare ... The post N$21.7m Onamafila clinic opens, bringing healthcare closer to 24 villages appeared first on In

Masake urges Ohangwena youth to lead climate-smart agriculture drive

Staff Reporter DEPUTY Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has called on young people in Ohangwena to take an active role in building a climate-resilient future by embracing opportunities in climate-smart farming, agribusiness and innovation. Speaking at the Ohangwena Regional Environmental Education Conference in Eenhana, Masake highlighted the need to integrate ... The post Masake urges Ohangwena youth to lead climate-smart agriculture drive appeared first on

Ohangwena launches investor map, action plan

Festus Hamalwa Elizabeth Likoro EENHANA – The Office of the Governor of the Ohangwena region, led by governor Kadiva Hamutumwa, recently launched the Ohangwena Regional Investment Map and Action Plan 2025-2030. This marks an important milestone in the region’s efforts to position itself as a competitive investment destination, where businesses can grow, industries can flourish... The post Ohangwena launches investor map, action plan appeared first on New Era .