The Hifikepunye Pohamba Combined School in Ohangwena's Epembe Constituency now has a science laboratory and a library space, thanks to the family of the former President Hifikepunye Pohamba.

The yet-to-be-furnished facilities were constructed at a cost of close to N$800,000.

The re-opening of schools in the Ohangwena Region kicked off on a positive note, with all learners having been placed.

The region managed to place more than 1,000 grade 12 and 600 grade 10 learners, despite being one of the most populated regions in the country after |Khomas.