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Oshakati experiences power outage again
Residents and businesses at Oshakati have been without electricity since around 07h00 on Monday, following a reported technical fault affecting power supply to the town. Oshakati Premier Electric informed customers via a text message at 08h53 that the Namibia Power Corporation was experiencing a technical problem at the Omatando Substation, located behind Ongwediva, and that […] The post Oshakati experiences power outage again appeared first on The Namibian .
Shikwaya okwa kengelela xekulu otuwa oyo ya ka longifwa oimbuluma kOndangwa – epangelo
Epangelo ola ti kutya omutamanekwa moshipofa shedipayo, Petrus Shikwaya, okwa kengelela yexulu otuwa ndee konima tai ka longifwa moshiningwanima sha kwatakanifwa neponokelo lomutamaneki, Justine Shiweda kOndangwa. Shiweda okwa li a ponokelwa noudiyo wa nyika oshiponga ndee ta yashwa oikando iheyali momafiku 17 Oktoba 2025 kOndangwa. Omutamaneki Yeukai Kangira, okwa lombwela omhangu yamangestrata kOndangwa onghela kutya […] The post Shikwaya okwa kengelela xekulu otuwa oyo ya ka longifwa oimbulum
Northern campuses deliver 901 graduates
OSHAKATI – A total of 901 students graduated from the University of Namibia’s (Unam) northern campuses on Wednesday, with vice chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu emphasising the institution’s role in driving national development through higher education. Speaking during the Unam northern campuses graduation ceremony, Matengu said the graduates form part of the university’s contribution to Namibia’s...
Ondangwa set for Round 2 MTC volleyball battles
The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) takes its flagship competition north this weekend as Round 2 of the MTC Volleyball National League heads to Ondangwa tomorrow. With matches set to begin at 09h00 at the Ondangwa Tennis Courts, teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions face a crucial early test in a round that could […] The post Ondangwa set for Round 2 MTC volleyball battles appeared first on The Namibian .
Murder accused Shikwaya linked to five properties
The state has alleged that murder and fraud accused Petrus Shikwaya (21) owns five properties across northern Namibia – claims he has largely denied in court. These details emerged during Shikwaya’s bail hearing in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Shikwaya is one of six men accused in the murder of Ondangwa-based prosecutor Justine Shiweda. According […] The post Murder accused Shikwaya linked to five properties appeared first on The Namibian .
Local Authorities rally for people-first digital transformation at Ongwediva Summit
The Namibian Association of Local Authority Officials (NALAO) has underscored the need for collaborative governance and inclusive urban development following its 22nd Annual Conference in Ongwediva. Held from 15–17 April, the summit centred on the theme “Inspiring People-Centered Smart Cities for Inclusive and Sustainable Urbanisation.” Throughout the three-day event, a diverse group of policymakers, researchers, […]