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Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Mentally challenged man allegedly stabs sister to death

OMUTHIYA, 03 September 2024 - The police in the Oshikoto Region are looking for 11 suspects who escaped from a holding cell at the Omuthiya Police Station on Saturday. (Photo: Contributed)

NamPol seeking public assistance in tracing six escapees

OMUTHIYA, 17 July 2020 – Oshikoto Region Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo delivering his State of the Region Address (SORA) at Omuthiya. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Communal farmers protest illegal fences in Oshikoto grazing area

MPORA, 11 March 2021 - The damaged borehole at Mpora clinic that has been without water since last year. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Traditional wells remain only hope for Oshikoto residents

Onethindi village bar robbed of goods worth N.dollars 165 000

OMUTHIYA, 24 October 2023 - Guinas constituency councillor, Marthinu Kainda has called on good Samaritans to help less fortunate people in the Nehale Lyampingana Constituency of the Oshikoto Region. Kainda made the call after the Former Namibian Students to Cuba association delivered food parcels to Nehale Lyampingana residents on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Guinas Constituency Councillor passes on in Tsumeb hospital

Woman arrested for alleged concealment of birth

OUTJO - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani pictured during a party event in Outjo. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Venaani promises to solve water problems in Oshikoto

Oshikoto school robbed of items worth N.dollars 26 000

NHE houses nearing completion in Omuthiya

OHAIYANDA, 10 September 2024 - Residents in the rural areas of the Oshikoto Region have relayed how traditional wells are their only hope as efforts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) remain in vain. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Traditional wells in Oshikoto soon to be modernised

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024 - Namibia’s Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama pictured with ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

GRV kicks off in Guinas

OMUTHIYA, 13 November 2024 - Soldiers queueing up for special voting Day at the Omuthiya polling station. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

ECN resolves omission of security personnel in Oshikoto special voting

Furniture worth N.dollars 30 000 stolen in housebreaking

Oshikoto police investigate alleged rape incident at Oshali village

Man allegedly stabs girlfriend with arrow in Oshikoto Region

ONIIPA, 04 December 2024 - Japhet Augustus was re-elected as Oniipa mayor on Wednesday. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oniipa planning expansion, affordable land rates

WINDHOEK, 01 December 2024 - The leaders of opposition parties have confirmed that they are rallying behind the IPC’s urgent application in challenging the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Opposition parties in Oshikoto slam 2024 election as unfair

TSES,04 February 2011 - This pipeline that supplies water to Tses informal settlements has been leaking for a week.(Photo by:Paulus Kiiyala Shiku)NAMPA

Water pipeline to Onkumbula expected to be completed by late next year

SWAKOPMUND, 20 March 2022 - Secretary General of the Swapo Party, Sophia Shaningwa. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Three candidates to take part in Guinas by-election in January

More than 400 test positive for HIV-Uushona

Farm worker dies after consuming harmful chemical

Teenager raped and killed at Oshivelo

Minor dies from snake bite at Ohamandjanga village

Oshikoto accident claims three lives

OMUTHIYA, 18 December 2024 - The King Nehale conservancy has built infrastructure worth over N.dollars 500 000. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

King Nehale Conservancy builds infrastructure worth over N.dollars 500 000

Domestic worker destroys employer’s property

Man dies in motor vehicle accident at Okakwiyu

Two men die in car accident at Ontana village in Oshikoto

Minor boy dies from suspected poisoning

Elderly man dies in car accident

WINDHOEK 27 JANUARY 2015 - Lightning bolts are synonymous with the Namibian rainy season. Although thunderbolts are spectacular for some, it holds danger for electrical installations as seen here on top of this mountain. (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Oshikoto man dies from lightning strike

WINDHOEK, 29 November 2024 - Voters queueing up at the TransNamib hall polling station in the Windhoek West Constituency. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Khumub brothers to contest Oshikoto's Guinas councilor position

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto records five malaria deaths

Nauyoma's remains retrieved from lake Guinas

Items worth N.dollars 130 000 stolen from Onandjokwe Hospital

OMUTHIYA, 13 January 2024)– 896 311 learners are expected to start school on 13 January 2025. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

School year kicks off for nearly 900 000 learners this week

Woman allegedly stabs man to death in Oshikoto Region

Minor boy allegedly drowns at Tsintsabis

Man allegedly assaults his mother at Onethika village

Five-year-old girl allegedly raped by cousin at Tsintsabis

TSINTSABIS, 17 January 2025 - Residents of Tsintsabis settlement queue up to vote in the Guinas Constituency by-election on Friday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Guinas by-election kicks off

TSINTSABIS, 16 January 2025 – Tsintsabis is situated about 65km east of Tsumeb and has some 4 000 residents. (Photo by: Gabriel Thomas) NAMPA

Guinas by-election candidates promise change

TSINTSABIS, 16 January 2025 – Tsintsabis is situated about 65km east of Tsumeb and has some 4 000 residents. (Photo by: Gabriel Thomas) NAMPA

Guinas residents demand access to electricity, open market

TSINTSABIS, 17 January 2025- Voters from Tsintsabis in Guinas Constituency in the Oshikoto Region queuing up for the constituency by-election. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Smooth start to Guinas Constituency by-elections

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

ECN highlights property access as main challenge during Guinas by-election

Woman dies in accident near Oshivelo

KALKFELD, 13 December 2020 - The vehicle that was involved in a road accident where a 41-year-old woman died outside Kalkfeld in the Otjozondjupa Region on Sunday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

ECN officials involved in car accident in Oshikoto Region

TSINTSABIS, 14 January 2025 – Swapo’s candidate for the Guinas Constituency by-election, Moses Khumub pictured with Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Oshikoto regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu during a mini-rally held at Tsintsabis. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Swapo to upgrade Tsintsabis to village council status: Amukwiyu

Woman dies in accident at Ekulo village

Police officer allegedly commits suicide at Onkumbula Police Station

OMUTHIYA, 18 March 2024 - The Director of Education in the Oshikoto Region, Alleta Eises, is concerned about the rising trend of teachers engaging in private business during school hours. (Photo: Contributed)

Oshikoto plans to introduce platoon system to address overcrowding

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba pictured during the announcement of the election results at the ECN. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Late Amunyela to be remembered for unwavering dedication to Namibia: Mbumba

OMUTHIYA, 27 January 2025 - The newly elected councillor of the Oshikoto Region's Guinas Constituency, Moses Khumub, was sworn in on Monday. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Ya Ndakolo calls for cooperation from councillors

OLUUNDJE, 28 January 2025 - An earth dam that is under construction at Oluundje village in the Oshikoto region. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oluundje headman pleased with construction of earth dam

Man dies in accident between Omuthiya and Ondangwa

ONKUMBULA, 28 January 2025 - Seventy-three young people from various villages in the Oshikoto Region have been employed to debush the areas along the 70-kilometre gravel road between Onkumbula and Onyati. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Over 70 youth employed for debushing project at Onkumbula

Servicing of land commences at Onyuulaye settlement

OMUNYEKADI, 12 June 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) regional electoral officer in the Oshikoto Region, Ester Hipangelwa said that they received complaints from people that they walk long distances on poor paths to register for voter cards. (Photo: Contributed)

Omuthiya-Elambo gravel road to be completed in two years

Oshikoto schools urged to report emergencies to circuit inspectors

Man allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and threatened by seven man at Oniipa

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2020 - Lions lie in the shade of a tree in the Etosha National Park. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Lion sightings reported at Oshikoto

Woman allegedly raped at Onyaanya

Over 140 rape cases recorded in Oshikoto in 2024

Toddler dies in freak accident in Oshikoto Region

Omuthiya learner dies during athletics

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Malaria cases continue to rise in Oshikoto

Oshikoto war veterans describe Nujoma as trailblazer

WINDHOEK, 12 July 1996 - Prime Minister Hage Geingob gestures as he talks to President Sam Nujoma at Eros Airport upon the President's return from his State visit to Spain, Cameroon and Gabon. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Nujoma united us all regardless of differences: Antindi

WINDHOEK, 16 August 2018 - Minister of Defence, Penda Ya Ndakolo. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Oshikoto Governor pays tribute to Nujoma

Man arrested for alleged rape of minor in Oshikoto Region

ONANKE, 14 February 2025 - An outbreak of army worms reported in Oshikoto region. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Army worm outbreak reported in Oshikoto Region

ONKUMBULA, 28 January 2025 - Seventy-three young people from various villages in the Oshikoto Region have been employed to debush the areas along the 70-kilometre gravel road between Onkumbula and Onyati. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Onyati-Onkumbula road redesign commences

Woman allegedly drowns in river in Oshikoto Region

Man drowns in water pan at Okandiina village

GROOTFONTEIN, 20 December 2017 - Some of the rice meant to assist impoverished community members at Grootfontein, which was confiscated by the police on 14 December. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Some Oshikoto drought beneficiaries to be left out of rice donation

ETUNDA, 20 February 2025- Mourners on the side of the road as they look on at the late Founding President Sam Nujoma's remains at Ondangwa. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Thousands gather at Etunda for Nujoma

OMUTHIYA, 17 July 2020 – Oshikoto Region Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo delivering his State of the Region Address (SORA) at Omuthiya on Friday, 17 July 2020. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Over 2 000 mourners gather for Nujoma memorial at Omuthiya

Man reportedly drowns at Ompugulu village

EPUKIRO, 06 January 2025 - Community Against Stocktheft Organisation (CASO) chairperson, Hionganda Nanda Murangi, has called on farmers to remain vigilant during the rainy season, warning that cattle thieves are targeting areas such as ponds and dams. (Photo: Contributed)

New leadership aiming to revive Mangetti Farmers Association

Taxi driver allegedly robbed by six attackers at Onethindi

Man reportedly dies after getting stuck between shebeen iron bars

Man dies after allegedly being struck with bottle in Oshikoto Region

Man arrested for alleged rape of nieces at Amilema village

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto Region battles malaria outbreak as cases continue to rise

OSHAKATI, 25 April 2012 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) donated some 6 000 mosquito nets to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) during Namibia's national commemoration of World Malaria Day (WMD) 2012 at Oshakati on Wednesday. Pictured here (from left) are Permanent Secretary of the MoHSS Kahijoro Kahuure, WHO representative to Namibia Dr Magda Robalo, Namibian Health and Social Service Minister Dr Richard Kamwi and the WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan during the handing over of the nets at Oshakati on the same day. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Faith leaders donate thousands of mosquito nets to Oshikoto residents

Over 70 sex workers trained in tailoring

OLUNO, 17 May 2019 - New Director of Education, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto Region, Aletta Eises. (Photo by Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Oshikoto schools rated number one nationally amidst challenges: Eises

Eenhana, 21 February 2025 - Learners of the David Shingo Combined School line up along the road to see the casket carrying the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo: Clarence Katjaita) NAMPA

Oshikoto education stakeholders urged to work together

Man arrested for alleged attempted rape at Olumbongo location

Man reportedly stabbed to death in gang fight at Okangororosa

MONEY WOES HINDER OSHIKOTO WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

ENGOYI, 03 January 2025 - Work on the Engoyi/Omuntele gravel road is progressing slowly. (Photo: Contributed)

Engoyi-Omuntele road users accuse RCC of incompetence

Boy lost in Etosha National Park reunited with family

KOMBAT, 21 July 2021 - The Kombat Mine shaft three's water reservoir in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Nangula applauds agriculture ministry for provision of free water meters

OLUNO, 17 May 2019 - New Director of Education, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto Region, Aletta Eises. (Photo by Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Oshikoto Education Director urges principals to foster unity

Woman allegedly assaults friend with unknown object over N.dollars 120 at Omuthiya

Boy hit, killed by vehicle at Oshifukwa village

OHAIMBADA, 02 August 2017 - A mother and child await their turn to see a health care worker during an outreach by medical staff from the Onandjokwe District Hospital. (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Oshikoto childcare protection forum held in Omuthiya

Girl, 3, drowns in pool of rainwater

ONAMBIGA, 11 May 2024 - Member of the Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto Region are visiting schools to note the challenges art teachers are experiencing before hosting a workshop for the teachers later this year. (Photo: Contributed)

Thirteen schools to be electrified in Oshikoto

13 March 2021 - A cattle suffering from lumpy skin disease. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Nearly 200 cases of lumpy skin disease reported in Oshikoto

NKURENKURU, 17 March 2025 - Work has started on the Nkurenkuru-Nepara road project. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

RA to improve drainage on Onethindi road

Man arrested on allegations of theft from uncle in Oshikoto Region

OMUTHIYA, 26 March 2025 - Prospective artists and teachers pictured during an arts entrepreneurship competition held at the Museum of Namibian Music in Omuthiya on Wednesday. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto Education Directorate promotes arts entrepreneurship

Man allegedly stabs brother to death at Onkumbula

WINDHOEK, 22 February 2014 - The coordinator of the one-day Khoekhoegowab review and consultative meeting Aletta Eises-Thanises speaking to Nampa in an interview here on Saturday. (Photo by: Esme Konstantinus) NAMPA

Oshikoto Education Directorate promotes reading with ‘Read One, Read All’ initiative

OLUKONDA, 24 March 2024 - Olukonda constituency councillor, Phillimon Ndjambula, walks in a flooded area after heavy rainfall in the Oshikoto region. (Photo: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Olukonda flood victims urged to register for assistance

Man allegedly committs suicide at Oshalongo village

OKAHANDJA, 17 October 2019 – Minister of Defence Penda Ya Ndakolo speaking during the inauguration of the Command and Staff College at Okahandja. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Ya Ndakolo reflects on decades of service, thanks Namibians

Mentally challenged man allegedly raped at Okandjeke village

Minor allegedly raped by father in Oshikoto Region

OLUKONDA, 24 March 2025 - A cow that is suffering from Lumpy skin disease in the Oshikoto Region. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Two cows infected daily by lumpy skin disease in Oshikoto

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Over 900 malaria cases recorded in Oshikoto since November

OLUKONDA, 24 March 2025 - Residents walk in a flooded area of the Onethindi-Olukona road. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto flood-affected communities to receive food and tents

Teenage girl raped at Tsumeb

OMBUGA, 10 April 2025 - Roads Authority (RA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Conrad Lutombi (with hat) and officials visiting roads damaged in the northern area. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

RA aims to restore damaged roads by Easter

OTJIWARONGO, 23 May 2019 - The floating trophies which were handed over on Thursday to the schools and teachers who performed well in the Grade 10 and 12 examinations last year. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Oshikoto seeks to retain high learner performance

Two men die in road accident in Oshikoto

Boy selling frogs dies when struck by car

Minor girl reportedly trafficked in Oshikoto Region

Teen stabbed in Oshikoto Region

ONANKALI, 08 March 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Regional Commander in Oshikoto region, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompho-Nashikaku. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Ndafudha Iifo appointed as Oshikoto Region police commander

OMUNTELE, 11 APR (NAMPA) - Acting deputy director for Education, Arts and Culture, Thomas Kalimbo. (Photo by: Tomas Gabriel) NAMPA

Twenty-six schools without water in Oshikoto

Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Marketing Services Manager, Amos Kambonde (Photo contributed) NAMPA

GIPF extends biometric verification to Omuntele

Security guard reportedly shoots, kills himself while on duty

OMUTHIYA, 07 May 2025 - The Namibian Police Force Inspector General Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo speaking during the engagement with junior officers on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

We will not allow criminals to roam freely: Shikongo

Toddler drowns in well at Omukwa

Justina Shuumbwa

OMUTHIYA, 11 June 2025 - Oshikoto Regional Commander Commissioner Nangula Iifo. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Iifo pledges community partnership in crime fight

OMUTHIYA, 20 June 2025 - Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi

Kathindi calls for open discussion on GBV and male involvement

MICT Oshikoto closing digital gap

RCC plagued by equipment theft on Engoyi-Omuntele road project

Completion month of Engoyi-Omuntele road project moved again

Fatal accident claims one life near Omuthiya

OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi.

One-hundred boreholes to be drilled in next decade in Oshikoto

Workers at Okashana Crop Research Station unpaid

OMUTHIYA, 12 August 2025 - Onayena Constituency Councillor Mateus Kamati.

Low enrollment rates shut down schools in Onayena constituency

OTJIWARONGO, 18 June 2025 - Ballot boxes for the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) carrying ballot papers used in the Otjiwarongo by-election on Tuesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Oshikoto records over 3 100 voters during supplementary registration

OPUWO, 11 JULY 2015 - The NamPost office in Opuwo (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Government to save on social grants distribution through NamPost

OMUTHIYA, 20 AUG (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Regional Council spokesperson Petrus Nehale

Scammers target Oshikoto Regional Council

Teenager allegedly rapes girl at Onamanyoka village