Murder accused Sinskus Johannes made a brief appearance in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Thursday before Magistrate Nelao Ya France, where his case was postponed to 20 October 2026 for further investigation.
Namibia's National Policy on Qualification Standards has been described as directly influencing the quality of skills available to employers and industries across Namibia.
The Omuthiya open market is an attraction for many northern travellers, making it one of the busiest stop-overs in the Oshikoto region.
Travellers and commuters describe the open market as unique.
All residents evicted from the Endobo area in Tsumeb have been permanently relocated to a newly established settlement on a portion of Portion 49-761.
The proposed state-owned vocational training centre in Omuthiya has been approved, with Phase 1 construction slated to begin this September.
The leadership of the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) met with Oshikoto regional leaders on Friday about the establishment of Omuthiya VTC.
Omuthiya residents will no longer have to travel to the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to access court services, as the Office of the Judiciary has announced that the official commencement of court operations at the Omuthiya Periodical Court is scheduled for Monday, 08 June, bringing services closer to the residents.
Patients at Omuthiya District Hospital in the Oshikoto Region have raised concerns about the lack of dental medication. Patients have reportedly been sent back home as a result.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said that despite work ahead, Namibians have reasonable access to health care.
She made the remarks at the official opening of the new Onandjokwe Hospital Maternity Ward.
Oshikoto Police have intensified patrols in all 11 constituencies ahead of the Easter weekend.
With an expected influx of people and traffic ahead of the Easter long weekend, the police are moving to enhance visibility in crime-prone areas.
The Okashana Crop Research Station in the Oshikoto Region continues to make significant strides in seed production and multiplication, as well as crop research.
