A 54-year-old man died at Omangela village in the Oshana region while catching frogs on Monday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Jekonia Mungongolo. According to police reports, while catching frogs after heavy rainfall, he dived into a deep well…

The Ohangwena region has recorded about 609 cases of malaria as of 16 December. This was revealed by Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga earlier this week during the launch of the region’s festive season operations. He said people travelling to the…

At the heart of Oshikango, where Namibia meets Angola, a relentless hustle unfolds. Here, traders navigate unemployment, currency disparities, and long journeys to sustain their livelihoods, turning cross-border business into a way of life. Ten kilometres into the town in…

The Namibian Police on Wednesday launched its festive season operation at the Onhuno traffic check point in the Ohangwena region. Ohangwena regional commander commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa said the region has recorded 710 road crashes, 40 fatalities, 130 severe injuries and…

Eenhana has been a hive of activity for the past few weeks. Hundreds of low-income residents have taken time from their daily lives to register for the conditional basic income grant (CBIG). Young and old, men and women, have all…

Patients at Eenhana State Hospital say they are faced with waiting for treatment in queues for hours, staff shortages and overcrowding. Some of the other issues at the healthcare facility are a shortage of hospital beds, and wards being too…

Ohangwena regional commander commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa says the police are ready to do everything possible to ensure a peaceful festive season across the region. Speaking to The Namibian on Friday, Kashuupulwa revealed that regional police will be launching a festive…

Dozens of low-income residents were turned away from registering for the basic income grant (BIG) at Eenhana in the Ohangwena region on Monday. The ongoing registration process is being conducted by the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social…

A male nurse from the Ohangwena region is set to appear in the Eenhana Magistrate’s Court on Monday after he was arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault, rape and bribery. The suspect (49), who is said to be a nurse…

A boy (5) drowned in a plastic bucket of water at Okambebe village in the Ohangwena region on Wednesday at around 14h00. According to deputy commissioner Bennet Muyambango, the boy and other children were reportedly left at home alone while…

A boy (5) drowned in a plastic bucket of water at Okambebe village in the Ohangwena region on Wednesday at around 14h00. According to deputy commissioner Bennet Muyambango, the boy and other children were reportedly left at home alone while…

Three children allegedly died after being struck by lightning in the Oshikoto region.This was confirmed by the region’s police. The incident happened at 18h00 at Oshongwa village on Sunday. According to the police, a group of five boys and two…