Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa says the region is well prepared to host a memorable 36th independence celebration to be held at Oshikango in Helao Nafidi town. 

It’s all systems go for Independence Day celebrations in Okahao, Omusati Region, with a full line-up of performances set to entertain attendees.

The Ehao Cultural Expo Centre is expected to host 15,000 people from across the region's 12 constituencies.

Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel has intervened to protect a vulnerable family in Ongwediva whose home was dubiously sold by their son-in-law.

The family of Kashanu Iyambo, known as Tuna, is in anguish following the disappearance of their 25-year-old son. Tuna travelled to Windhoek to take up a position at a kapana vendor in Otjomuise but disappeared less than 24 hours after his arrival.

The case of six suspects charged with the murder and conspiracy to murder of the late Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda has been postponed to 8 April 2026.

The accused will remain in custody until then, when a bail hearing date for accused 6, Fillemon Nakanduungile, will be set. 

The Ondangwa Magistrate Court denied bail to 62-year-old Selma Daniel from Oshiyagaya Village in the Oshikoto Region. Daniel stands accused of abusing a 15-year-old Angolan helper.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi considers the strategic location of Ondangwa a gateway to creating a broader trade and regional value chain. 

Witbooi made the remarks during the fundraising gala dinner, which saw close to N$900,000 raised in pledges to host the Ondangwa Industrial and Trade Exhibition.

Oshikoto Police have arrested a pensioner from Oshiyagaya Village in Onyaanya Constituency for allegedly starving and physically abusing a 16-year-old Angolan domestic worker. The 62-year-old woman is expected to appear in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday.

The Okongo Village Council is making strides in land delivery, particularly for housing and business development. 

The Council has since launched a five-year strategic plan prioritising land delivery, socio-economic development activities and good governance.

Three suspects arrested for shooting and injuring an elephant at Omugulugwombashe village in the Omusati region last week were granted bail of N$800 each during their first appearance in the Okahao Magistrates Court.