Ondangwa Town Council has dismissed as false a report in a local newspaper that it had donated a piece of land valued at N$300,000 to its former mayor, Paavo Amwele.

Oshana Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Sakaria stated that the investigation into the attack on a public prosecutor in Ondangwa on 17 October has established that the assault was directly linked to the prosecutor’s involvement in a high-profile criminal case.

The state memorial service of the late Army Commander Salomon Hawala will take place this Friday in Ohakweenyanga village in the Ondangwa Rural Constituency.

The funeral will be held on Saturday at the Old Ongwediva Lutheran cemetery.

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.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said cultural diversity, traditions, and religion should unite Namibians under the umbrella of "One Namibia, One Nation".

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Ben Nangombe, said the 8th administration has set a tone of urgency and implementation for national projects, anchored by the Swapo Party Manifesto 2024 and its implementation plan to accelerate service provision. 

Livestock farmers were advised to prioritize their animals' health to maximize productivity and sustain their livelihoods.

The remarks were made during a farmers' day event for local livestock farmers in Ondangwa, Oshana Region.

Deputy Inspector General of NamPol, Major General Anna-Marie Nainda, has confirmed the arrest of a third suspect in connection with the violent NAMDIA robbery that occurred on January 18.

The two men allegedly shot by their 59-year-old colleague at Henning Crusher at Ondangwa on Friday have been identified as 43-year-old John Myburgh and 44-year-old Johan Richter.

The Body of Christ Party (BCP) has launched its manifesto and announced nominated candidates for the National Assembly at Ondangwa.