The Ohangwena Regional Council has approved an operational and development budget of over N$155 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.
A significant portion, N$83.6 million, has been directed to the operational budget, while N$72.2 million is earmarked for the development projects.
The Governor of the Ohangwena Region says the region is ready to make land available for projects and programmes aimed at enhancing food security, one of its key development priorities.
Kadiva Hamutumwa made the remarks during a visit to a Chinese-owned agricultural project at Eenhana.
Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation (NamibRe) donated digital projectors valued at N$100,000 to Oshikunde Combined School in the Ohangwena Region.
Busy Kids Private School hosted the third edition of its annual Under-11 Soccer and Netball Tournament over the weekend at the Okatana Sport Field in Oshakati, Oshana Region.
The Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Okongo, Ohangwena region, started today.
The event is scheduled to be opened by its patron, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Wednesday.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has announced livestock movement restrictions in the Ohangwena and Kavango West regions, following a new threat from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
The government's efforts to address the water crisis in the eastern parts of the Ohangwena Region are progressing well, as plans to improve water quality in the area gain momentum.
The 30-kilometre stretch in the Ohangwena region is being rehabilitated at a cost of N$365 million.
Years of deterioration had left the road with extensive cracks, base failures and potholes that caused inconvenience and vehicle damage for frequent users.
Omafo Private School in the Ohangwena Region has become a beacon of hope for many Angolan children living across the two countries' borders.
The school has gone out of its way to accommodate learners from across the border, who are placed in classes from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to Grade 7.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to late businessman and liberation veteran Eliaser Haimbili during his memorial at Epoli Village, Ohangwena.
