Namcol awards its top performers

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The Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) overall top performer award for 2024 was scooped by Oshana Region's Alfeus Nakanyala.

Nakanyala scored three straight A's in three subjects, which include mathematics. 

ECB issues safety guidelines after eight electrocution deaths

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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has laid down guidelines for regional electricity distributors following the death of eight people over the past four years due to electrocution.

In 2022/2025, 17 accidents were reported, with eight of them being fatalities caused by electrocution.

Debate participants express confidence in new President

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The Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Secondary School scooped the Oshana Regional Library Annual Debate Championship award this weekend.

In second place and third, respectively, were the Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School and Dr. Abraham Iiyambo SS, while Nehale Secondary School was placed fourth. 

Oshana Region to host Miss Namibia Pageant

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has announced that this year's Miss Namibia pageant will be held in the Oshana Region towards July.

Suicides continue unabated in first week of 2025

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The disturbing trend of taking one's own life continues into the first week of the year.

The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men. 

Oshana police intensify patrols to manage holiday influx 

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To manage the annual influx of people from various parts of the country, the police in the Oshana Region have intensified their patrol and visibility across the region, which will continue until the 18th of January.