Malaria cases in the Ohangwena Region reached high numbers between September 2024 and the 5th of January, with 1,888 cases recorded over that period.

Of these, 844 were local and 1,044 non-local, with cases ranging from as young as six months, to 101 years.

People returning to various destinations in the country's southern parts are stranded at the Harare resting complex and the Okatana service stations at Oshakati in the Oshana Region, waiting for long-distance buses to arrive.

People who were affected by flash floods on December 27th from the Orutjandja location in the Opuwo Urban constituency of the Kunene Region have been relocated to the Opuwo open market and provided with ablution facilities and water.

Holidaymakers made their way to the Ruacana Waterfalls in the Omusati Region.

The Ruacana Waterfalls is well-known for its tourist and local attraction potential.

Some of the holidaymakers we caught up with decided to the crossover at the waterfalls to have fun and enter 2025 in style.

Poor workmanship is said to have caused extensive damage to the properties of some tenants at the Etango Shopping complex at Oshakati in the Oshana Region following heavy rainfall received on Saturday.

Heavy rains received on Saturday have left many houses surrounded by water at the Ehenye residential area in Oshakati, Oshana Region.

Subsistence farmers in the northern regions have welcomed the abundant rainfall that has been pouring since last week.

They are hoping that the pattern remains for better yields and grazing land.

Six babies were born on Christmas Day at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana Region.

There are three girls and three boys, all of whom are in good health.

Since December 1st, 398 babies have been born at the hospital.

People from all walks of life, including high-ranking government officials, gathered at the Ndaitwah residence at Onheleiwa Village in the Ohangwena Region to celebrate the President-Elect's victory following the November national elections.

The Ondobe Annual Youth Expo has once again brought energy and inspiration to the youth and the people of the Ohangwena Region. 

This third edition of the Expo is more than just an event; it's a platform for development, entrepreneurship, and community-building.