About 29 schools that were closed due to flooding have been re-opened in Ohangwena Region. 

This followed the subsiding of flood waters.
The floods affected 36 schools in the region, disturbing learning for more than 17 000 learners.

Among 30 schools that closed, 29 have now been re-opened, with exception of Shingunguma Primary School. 

Shingunguma Primary School is in Ongenga Constituency, in Eengava Village. 

The school closed on 17 January, affecting about 377 learners and 11 teachers.