Oshana Council boosts food security

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To address food security in the region, the Oshana Regional Council produced six tonnes of mahangu and 310 kilograms of beans from its four crop fields in four constituencies, namely Okatjali, Uukwiyuushona, Ompundja and Uuvudhiya.

Over 1,000 cadet constables begin training in Ondangwa

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1,061 cadet constables are undergoing nine months of basic training at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre at Ondangwa, in the Oshana Region.

The training aims to develop them into officers capable of serving the community with fairness and professionalism.

Call for District Hospital in Oshana

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Oshana Region is in need of a district hospital to decongest the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, which serves as a referral hospital.

Oshana Health Director Johanna Haimene made this statement during a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs.

Former NDF Chief Solomon Hawala dies at 89

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Former Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Chief Solomon Hawala died this morning aged 89.

A statement by the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs says Jesus, as he was affectionately known, died at home at Ohakweenyanga in the Oshana Region.

Chantel Boeren crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2025

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Chantel Boeren scooped the Miss Teen Namibia 2025 title at a glitzy event at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region last night. 

In a dazzling display of beauty, talent, and cultural pride, 16-year-old Chantel Boeren came out top at the event held at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre.

Academics share climate research and best practices

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A stakeholder engagement event is to be hosted at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region to promote the graduate studies programme of the 'Southern African Science Servicing Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management Integrated Water Resource Management.'

President calls for Africans to embrace ubuntu philosophy

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians and Africans in general to continue fostering the spirit of ubuntu in growing the African continent, as the world observes Africa Day.

Ubuntu is an ancient African word that translates to 'humanity over others'.

Road network construction brings relief to villagers

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The Ministry of Works and Transport is undertaking the construction of the Okatana-Amutanga-Omulathitu-Onamime gravel road.

The gravel road will enable surrounding communities access to health care services and education facilities, especially during the rainy season.