European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer, who is on a national tour of Namibia, has joined celebrations for World Space Week in Oshakati.

Oshakati-based dentist Dr Kevin Shaduka says there is an improved new version of brushing, adding that the old one is no longer effective.

He said a circular motion technique has been developed.

Angolan children living in Namibia are facing barriers to education, healthcare and birth registration, according to a new report by Amnesty International.

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has held a consultation workshop in Oshakati to validate the progress report on Namibia's country review. 

The evaluation measures Namibia across four key areas: democracy, economic management, corporate governance, and socio-economic development.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) hosted its Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship Breakfast at Oshakati, focusing on how people, enterprises and communities can use digital tools to improve services and unlock new opportunities.  

The Oshakati Town Council continues to make strides in road infrastructure development across the town, with a budget clocking in at over N$36 million.

This was revealed by the Oshakati Town Council's Corporate Communications Officer, Martin Kapuka, in an interview with NBC News. 

Cases of trafficking in persons prosecuted at Oshakati have more than tripled, rising from three cases in 2024/2025 to 10 cases in the 2025/2026 reporting period.

Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango says the establishment of his council's traffic law enforcement unit is aimed at promoting responsible road users' behaviour, protecting lives, improving traffic flow and ensuring that Oshakati remains a safe, orderly and well-managed town for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has officially launched the Oshakati Town Council traffic law enforcement unit with a call to urgently invest in the technology that will manage and control traffic in the town.

Engela Hospital continues to record an increase in Malaria cases, with over 1,500 reported since January.
 
This was revealed during the familiarisation tour to the hospital by the Ohangwena Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa.