Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has called for integrity and accountability in service delivery from leaders in his region, urging them to be professional and deliver quality service to the people.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has met with the political leadership of the Zambezi, Kavango East and West, Ohangwena, Oshana, Omusati, Oshikoto, and Kunene Regions to discuss the way forward in 2026.

The gathering took place at the President's residence at Onheleiwa in the Ohangwena Region.

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.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge says his office remains committed to ensuring that senior citizens receive quality services and social support.

Oshana Health Director Johanna Haimene said the region has recorded significant progress in the number of people accessing HIV treatment, whose number currently stands at over 20,000.

23,245 people are currently on HIV treatment, contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced transmission rates.

The Oshana Region has recorded a slight decline in criminal activities in 2025 compared to 2024. 

Speaking recently at a public engagement, the Oshana Police Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, says he is happy with the rate at which the region is fighting crime. 

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has described the effects of climate change as having devastated Namibia's ecosystems.

He urged the youth to be the defenders of the planet through scientific innovations and ambassadors of sustainable living. 

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge said the region is making significant progress in accelerating service delivery to both its inhabitants and visitors across its 11 constituencies.

The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Ongwediva Town Council, hosted a World Mental Health Day commemoration at Ongwediva.

A high-level delegation comprising the governors of the Oshana, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions boarded a helicopter on Thursday to assess the extent of the veldfires ravaging the three regions.