Oshana police confirm brutal mutilation of Salom Nikanor

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The Head of the Oshana Police Crime Investigation, Fredrik Ndjadila, has confirmed that the testicles of Salom Nikanor were indeed cut off and burnt.

Nikanor's body was discovered on 4 January by a community member in shallow water at a pan east of the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.

Family struggles after killing of Onelago Headman

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The family of the late headman of Onelago Village in the Onayena Constituency of the Oshikoto Region, Sam Nepando, is struggling to come to terms with his death.

Nepando was fatally shot while carrying out his duties to resolve a land dispute.

Crime declines in Oshana Region

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The Oshana Region has effectively managed crime, showing a decline last year compared to 2024.

The statistic was revealed by Oshana Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Fredrik Ndjadila in an interview with NBC News.

New Kaoko-Otavi clinic boosts healthcare access in Kunene Region

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The Chief Medical Officer in the Kunene Region, Mugisha Barongo, has said the establishment of the Kaoko-Otavi Correctional Facility clinic speaks to the decentralisation of essential services and ensuring equitable access to healthcare.

Roaming elephant still at large at Oshivelo

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism's Chief Public Relations Officer, Vilho Hangula, has confirmed that the roaming elephant spotted at Oshivelo in the North Central area is still at large.

Struggle stalwart and midwife Aino Nanghonda laid to rest in Ohangwena

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Struggle stalwart, educator, and midwife Aino Nangula Tulimevava Nanghonda was buried at Onamukulo Cemetery in the Ohangwena Region, leaving behind a legacy of service and sacrifice.

Nanghonda died on 18 December at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital at the age of 83.

Oshakati council begins construction of new sewer treatment plant

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Oshakati Town Council has commenced with the first phase of the construction of a new sewer treatment plant aimed at resolving the persistent effluent discharge around town.

The project, valued at N$6.9 million, has been awarded to Mediate Trading Enterprises JV Kores Construction.