Flood waters from southern Angola entered the Engela Constituency of the Ohangwena Region.

Residents living in flood-prone areas in the Ohangwena Region have been urged to be vigilant of the dangers that flood waters pose.

Residents of Oimba-dalunga in the Ohangwena Region were the first to witness the flood waters coming into Namibia from Angola on Friday. 

Some access roads leading to Engela hospital and surrounding villages from Oimbadalunga have already been flooded. 

Some schools that were affected by last year's rainfall are yet to be fixed.

At Iimbili Combined School in the Ohangwena Region, some learners are attending classes in a tent as a result.

Namibia has still not recorded flood water in the Cuvelai catchment from southern Angola.

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.

Young people in the Ohangwena Region have been urged to take advantage of the SME Expo to do business and, with the support of the government, tackle the challenges of unemployment among the youth.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police has called on the public to observe traffic laws and regulations for an accident-free festive season.

Religious, political, traditional, and community leaders attended the annual elder's Christmas party at the Namundjebo residence at Olunghono in the Ohangwena Region.

Namibia's Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, says his ministry means to take healthcare services closer to rural communities through tailored resources.

Two brothers died instantly this morning following a freak accident in an earth dam at Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region.