MICT Oshana Regional Office

MICT Oshana Regional Office MICT Oshana is based in Oshakati, it exists to provides information about GRN policies, programs and activities in audiovisual media formats.

Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Hosts Training on Women in PoliticsThe Ministry of Gender Equality and Chi...
16/09/2026

Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Hosts Training on Women in Politics

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare in the Oshana Region is currently hosting a training on women in politics at the Rössing Foundation in Ondangwa Town.

The training aims to equip women in politics with the necessary skills in decision-making and planning, as well as to encourage them to take up leadership positions in politics.

The training started today and will conclude tomorrow, with women from different political parties participating.

According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia, during the 2025 elections, two (2) women were elected to leadership positions in Regional Councils, while twelve (12) women were elected to leadership positions in Local Authorities.

15/09/2026

EMPOWERING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS ECONOMIC GROWTH IN OSHANA REGION

The Office of the Governor of the Oshana region Hofni Iipinge, today handed over a high-quality industrial sewing machine worth N$6000.00 to Martha Mutewa from Oshakati East to empower her sewing business.

The donation comes after Martha Matewa approached the Office of the Governor for assistance of a sewing machine for her business. The Office of the Governor through its Social Responsibility responded positively as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts in empowering local businesses to create employment opportunities for young people and local entrepreneurs within the region.

For Mutewa, however, the sewing machine means more than just business growth but also an opportunity to serve her community by helping provide school uniforms.

“I am so excited. This sewing machine is not mine alone, it is for me and the entire community that I am already assisting with school uniforms. I wholeheartedly thank the Office of the Governor for empowering me and my community,” she said.

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NAMIBIA-CUBA SOLIDARITY ENGAGEMENTRegional Governor of Oshana, Hofni Iipinge, today chaired a high-level engagement on N...
15/09/2026

NAMIBIA-CUBA SOLIDARITY ENGAGEMENT

Regional Governor of Oshana, Hofni Iipinge, today chaired a high-level engagement on Namibia-Cuba solidarity at the Oshana Regional Council Chamber.

The meeting focused on mobilizing funds for the people of Cuba and brought together CEOs, traditional leaders, SWAPO leadership, business people, liberation struggle veterans, youth, NamPol, and Correctional Services to discuss the way forward.

YOUTH MINISTRY EMPOWERS UUKWIYU UUSHONA YOUTH 35 youth from the Uukwiyu Uushona Constituency in the Oshana region are at...
14/09/2026

YOUTH MINISTRY EMPOWERS UUKWIYU UUSHONA YOUTH

35 youth from the Uukwiyu Uushona Constituency in the Oshana region are attending a five-day youth training programme at the Uukwiyu Uushona Constituency Office.

Offered by the Directorate of Youth, the training aims to equip young people with vital skills in social development, mental health, gender-based violence awareness, agro-processing, entrepreneurship, as well as social and economic development.

Regional Youth Officer at the Oshakati Multi-Purpose Youth Resource Centre, Diina Shikufa said the training targets youths across the Oshana region.

“We are taking services to the youth through all 11 constituencies because we do not want them to migrate to urban areas in search of the same services,” she said.

Meanwhile, participant Helena Muthila expressed gratitude to the government for extending the much-needed youth training programme to her community.

Muthila said she had learnt a lot, particularly about navigating the multiple challenges facing young people today, including mental health and unemployment.

She called on other youth to take advantage of the programme by putting the knowledge and skills they gain into practice.

OSHANA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEKThe Oshana Directorate of Health toda...
14/09/2026

OSHANA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

The Oshana Directorate of Health today joined other regions across the country in officially launching Non-Communicable Diseases and Oral Health Awareness Week under the theme, “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: Promoting Oral Health for Our Wellbeing.”

Oral Health Week is observed annually from 14 to 18 September to raise awareness, promote prevention, encourage early detection and remind communities of the importance of oral health to their overall wellbeing.

Deputy Mayor of Oshakati, Her Worship Mariana Pokolo, officiated the launch on behalf of Oshana Regional Governor Hofni Iipinge.

Pokolo stressed that a healthy mouth is a prerequisite for a healthy body.

“When our people suffer from untreated dental infections, severe tooth decay and chronic pain, it compromises their quality of life,” she said.

She reaffirmed the region’s commitment to addressing the oral health crisis through three strategies: school-based preventive programmes, upgrading infrastructure and equipment, and strengthening public-private collaborations.

The Oral Health Awareness Week will be characterised by free oral health education, one-on-one consultations and oral screenings by health officials at Ongwediva SPAR tomorrow, 15 September 2026, as well as a visit to Eluwa Special School.

The same services will continue to be offered at Okagongo KAangandjela on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
On Thursday, 17 September, the team will provide these essential services to the community at Uukwiyu Uushona Clinic and the Ondangwa Town Council.

The programme will conclude at Olunho Correctional Facility in Ondangwa on Friday, 18 September 2026.

GOVERNOR INSPECTS PROGRESS ON CONVERSION OF COVID-19 TENT INTO GENERAL WARD AT OSHAKATI STATE HOSPITALThe Governor of Os...
12/09/2026

GOVERNOR INSPECTS PROGRESS ON CONVERSION OF COVID-19 TENT INTO GENERAL WARD AT OSHAKATI STATE HOSPITAL

The Governor of Oshana Region, Hofni Iipinge, this morning conducted an inspection visit to the Oshakati Intermediate State Hospital to assess progress on the conversion of the COVID-19 tent into a general patient ward.

The project site was officially handed over to the contractors, Evesh Investment CC & JV Trading CC, on 20 August 2026, and works have already commenced. Currently, external cladding, floor tiles, and partitioning materials have been removed as part of the initial phase.

The project is expected to be completed by 26 February 2027.

Iipinge stated that the conversion will significantly enhance the hospital’s capacity to admit patients and allow for close observation during recovery. He noted that the tent structure had remained unutilized for a number of years.

He further explained that the new facility will be a prefabricated ward, where only the existing steel frame will be retained, while all other components will be replaced with modern prefabricated materials.

TEAM OSHANA OFF | This afternoon, the Governor of Oshana Region, Hofni Iipinge, officially sent off the Oshana Regional ...
11/09/2026

TEAM OSHANA OFF | This afternoon, the Governor of Oshana Region, Hofni Iipinge, officially sent off the Oshana Regional Council Wellness Team as they depart to participate in the 2026 Regional Councils Wellness Week.

In his message, Iipinge encouraged the team not only to aim for victory, but also to enjoy the experience, have fun, network, and build lasting friendships with colleagues from other regions.

He also gave them N$5,000 from his own pocket to cater for their food and fruits during the games.

We wish our team a safe journey, good health, and a week full of energy, teamwork and fun! Make us proud, Oshana! 🏆💪

EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO REVIVE ELOOLO ABATTOIR AFTER 20 YEARS OF DORMANCYThe Office of the Governor of Oshana Region, this w...
11/09/2026

EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO REVIVE ELOOLO ABATTOIR AFTER 20 YEARS OF DORMANCY

The Office of the Governor of Oshana Region, this week, convened a high-level technical assessment of the Eloolo Abattoir in Oshakati with the aim of reviving its operations after more than 20 years of inactivity.

Seven senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, comprising of technicians and engineers, were summoned to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the facility to determine the scope of work required for its rehabilitation.

The Office of the Governor has directed that renovation works should commence soonest, to enable the abattoir to resume operations. Once fully functional, the facility is projected to create over 200 job opportunities for the region.

Governor Hofni Iipinge emphasized that he does not wish to hear about unemployment in the region while strategic economic facilities remain idle. He further stated that he has already engaged the Minister of Finance, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, to avail the necessary funds for the renovation.

In the meantime, his office has deployed 40 casual workers to clean up the entire abattoir yard. The workers were drawn from the volunteer list for the hospital cleaning initiative. Their remuneration will be covered by the Governor’s Social Responsibility Account in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Act.

Haimbodi Hamukoto Growth Centre in Okatana Constituency Electrified The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modest...
11/09/2026

Haimbodi Hamukoto Growth Centre in Okatana Constituency Electrified
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse today commissioned the Electrification of Haimbodi Hamukoto Growth Centre in Okatana Constituency.
The project was funded by the Oshana Regional Council to the tune of N$ 681, 365.83. It was executed by NORED with the assistance of Forever Electrical and Construction.
Amutse urge the community to take good care of the infrastructure and make good of the service brought to them as it can be dangerous if used in a wrong way and should avoid illegal connections and not vandalise it.

OSHANA IRLUP HANDED OVER | Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani, has officially hande...
11/09/2026

OSHANA IRLUP HANDED OVER | Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani, has officially handed over the Oshana Integrated Regional Land Use Plan (IRLUP) to the Oshana Regional Council, marking a significant step towards coordinated and sustainable development in the region.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Zaamwani said the Plan will serve as a key reference for development of projects, land-use decisions, infrastructure planning and compliance throughout Oshana.

The Minister noted that the Plan was developed through a bottom-up and participatory approach, with communities, regional and local authorities, traditional authorities, line ministries, technical experts and other stakeholders contributing to its development.

Zaamwani called on the Office of the Regional Governor, the Oshana Regional Council and all relevant institutions to take ownership of the IRLUP and ensure its effective implementation.

“This is your Plan. Let us work together to translate its aspirations into practical results and protect our land and resources for sustainable development and the benefit of present and future generations,” Zaamwani said.

The Oshana IRLUP is the eighth plan developed and forms part of the national initiative to develop IRLUPs for all 14 regions.

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