Teenage pregnancy continues to be a pressing concern in the Ohangwena Region, with over 10,000 recorded from 2021 until 2025.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa revealed the statistics during the Miss World Namibia send-off gala dinner at Eenhana.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has raised concern over the increase in criminal activities in the region, revealing that more than 6,400 criminal cases were reported in 2025.
Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has highlighted that learners who have access to proper accommodation and school facilities are more likely to excel academically, develop critical skills, and become productive members of society.
Engela Hospital continues to record an increase in Malaria cases, with over 1,500 reported since January.
This was revealed during the familiarisation tour to the hospital by the Ohangwena Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa.
The Governor of the Ohangwena Region, Kadiva Hamutumwa, has emphasised the importance of workers' welfare and strong labour relations on the Ondobe-Eenhana Road Rehabilitation Project.
Hamutumwa visited the Unik Construction Engineering site at Ondobe.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has handed over a new house to an elderly woman with a disability at Oshandi Village.
A memorandum of understanding on housing development has been signed between Helao Nafidi Town Council, the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, and the Namibia Housing Action Group in Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena Region.
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has called on Namibians to reject tribalism and corruption, urging unity and collective responsibility in building the nation.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa says the region is well prepared to host a memorable 36th independence celebration to be held at Oshikango in Helao Nafidi town.
The Namibia Exile Kids Association is now affiliated with the SWAPO Party.
Its president, Kadiva Hamutumwa, announced this during the association's Central Committee Meeting.
The association was established to oversee the welfare of children born in exile.
