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Police arrest man linked to Sanlam fraud case
The police at Ondangwa this week arrested a 35-year-old man allegedly linked to a N$385 000 transaction that forms part of an ongoing fraud case involving N$2.1 million stolen from Sanlam Namibia. Vitalis Nepembe, popularly known as “Dax”, was arrested on allegations of fraud, acting with a common purpose and corruption-related offences. A source close […] The post Police arrest man linked to Sanlam fraud case appeared first on The Namibian .
Police reservist shot at Oshakati
A female police reservist (35) was allegedly shot by an unknown person at her home at Oshakati on Tuesday morning. Oshana regional police commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo has confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Ndapewoshali Shitenya. According to Shilelo, the shooting occurred between 09h00 and 10h00 while Shitenya was inside the living room […] The post Police reservist shot at Oshakati appeared first on The Namibian .
Murder accused allegedly laundered money through grandmother’s bank account
Murder accused Petrus Shikwaya (22) allegedly laundered money through his grandmother’s bank account, the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court heard during his bail hearing on Wednesday. The allegation surfaced during a cross-examination by prosecutor Yukai Kangira, who questioned Shikwaya about his relationship with Hilma Uutsi (65). Shikwaya is one of six men accused of orchestrating and carrying […] The post Murder accused allegedly laundered money through grandmother’s bank account appeared first on
Nabta back to business with digital plan
Abraham Mwanyekange ONGWEDIVA – The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has resumed full operations after resolving a compliance issue with the Office of the Labour Commissioner. Nabta’s secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo confirmed that the association was reinstated after successfully submitting its outstanding financial report last month. The association was among seven trade unions and... The post Nabta back to business with digital plan appeared first on New Era .
Hofni otaka shiivifa oilonga yaye mOshana
ONGWEDIVA- Ngoloneya woshitukulwa shaShana Hofni Iipinge okwa yelifa kutya ombelewa yaye otai ka yandja ouyelele unasha nonghalonawa yoshitukulwa momafiku 22 Juni 2026 moule weemwedi o 11 odo a ninga mombelewa. Elalakano lomutumba ou oku yandja olopota moshiwana inasha nomalunduluko aa a ningwa po nghee eya koshipundi ngaashi koshikondo shouhaku, ehongo, oyeendifo eyambule po lomatungilo edoolopa... The post Hofni otaka shiivifa oilonga yaye mOshana appeared first on New Era .
Regional airports not making profit – NAC
Namibia’s regional airports continue to operate at a loss despite ongoing investment in their maintenance and development. Namibia Airports Company (NAC) spokesperson Dan Kamati says the Ondangwa, Rundu, Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop and Katima Mulilo airports remain unprofitable. “Regional airports in Namibia are all operating at a loss. Hosea Kutako International Airport is the only one operating […] The post Regional airports not making profit – NAC appeared first on The Namibian .
Ovahongi mOshana va holola oyeetifi yedopo meefikola
ONGWEDIVA – Ovakulunhufikola osho yo ovakulunhu vomalaka moshikandjohongo shaNamutai moshitukulwa shaShana ova li va ongala oshivike sha dja ko nelalakano lokutwa nelelakano lokutwa omitwe kumwe shina sha nelunduluko loidjemo yovanafikola moshitukulwa. Ovakulunhu vomalaka okudja keefikola da yooloka ova holola kutya ova didilika osho tashi hapupalifa edopo meefikola nova pumbwa omakandule po oupyakadi ou. Noah Shikongeni... The post Ovahongi mOshana va holola oyeetifi yedopo meefikola appeared
27th ALV Engineering GTSS tourney launched
Abraham Mwanyekange ONGWEDIVA – The 27th edition of the ALV Engineering Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School (GTSS) tournament was officially launched on Monday in Ongwediva and will run from 12 to 14 June. During the launch, pledges worth N$33 000 in cash were made. Other pledges were made in kind. ALV Engineering pledged N$7 200 and... The post 27th ALV Engineering GTSS tourney launched appeared first on New Era .
Ex-mayor defends NNN appointing relative
Former Ongwediva mayor Taarah Shalyefu has described the criticism surrounding president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s appointment of her retired relative, Chris Nghaamwa, as adviser to attorney general Festus Mbandeka as “nonsense”. Nandi-Ndaitwah last week appointed Nghaamwa (62) to the position without announcing it publicly. Speaking yesterday, Shalyefu said there was nothing wrong with appointing a qualified individual, […] The post Ex-mayor defends NNN appointing relative appeared first on The
Shiiva epata loye
Omauliko oipindi yOshakati Totem okwa li eya po noxungi, oyo ya li hai kala ina oikundwafana ya yooloka, mwa kwatelwa okukundafana odiililo yomapata a yooloka. Oxungi ei “shiiva omapata” okwa li ili mewiliko lomukulunhu woshikondo shomalaka moshitukulwa shaHangwena Vanyenga Nakwafila. Ovakwanangobe Epata ekwanangobe epata olo la shiivikila moshinamwenyo shongobe. Nakwafila okwa holokolola kutya ovakwanangobe vahapu... The post Shiiva epata loye appeared first on New Era .
Taapopi a findana okakadona dingi kOshakati Totem
OSHAKATI- Elelo doolopa laShakati ola djaleka noku hoolola okakadona dingi oko taka kalelepo elelo doolopa, noku kala ka djala oshishani onga Miss Totem 2026. Josephine Taapopi omunamido 23, oo eli Miss Totem okwa ti ondjila yaye mokulilongekidila oshivilo eshi, osho yo ondodo ei eli paife, okwa ti okwa li ipu lela. “Oshili onde li longa... The post Taapopi a findana okakadona dingi kOshakati Totem appeared first on New Era .
Olixa yititatu yOshana yokoushilo i li pokupwa
Abraham Mwanyekange Olixa yititatu yokoushilo yaShana oinako ashike omaudano ahamano ifudike ongholo. Oina eesipaana 12 odo hadi taikufa ombinga modula ei. Konima yomaudano 22 ospaana ashike imwe oyo ta i mane ili pombada ta i kamona omito yoku katala enongo ngee taa kafa ongobe opo iye kolixa iti vali yaShana. Omunani wolixa oyo Herman Paulus ... The post Olixa yititatu yOshana yokoushilo i li pokupwa appeared first on New Era .
Oshana receives 250 soccer balls
Erastus Ndawedapo The FIFA-CAF Football for Schools Initiative has donated 250 soccer balls to schools in the Oshana region through the Oshana Regional Football Association, to strengthen grassroots football development and promote education through sport. The donation, handed over to the Oshana Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU), comprises 220 size-four footballs and 30 size-five footballs.... The post Oshana receives 250 soccer balls appeared first on New Era .
FIFA noCAF va yandja omatanga keefikola mOshana
Abraham Mwanyekange Ehangano loInternational Association Football Federation (FIFA) osho yo Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) okwa yandja omatanga 250 keesekundefikola 79 moshitukulwa shaShana. Omanga eefikola dopedu odo tadi ka kala dinelao nado ota di ka pewa omatanga. Omatanga okwa yandjwa okupitila moprograma hai ufanwa FIFA Football oyo hai kwafele eefikola. Hofeni Kapolo oo a popya... The post FIFA noCAF va yandja omatanga keefikola mOshana appeared first on New Era .
Omukulukadi womalenga a djalekwa oshishani
OSHAKATI – Elise Namashisha omunamido 44 okwa djalekwa oshishani koshivilo shOshakati Totem Expo onga Miss Womalenga 2026. Namashisha okwa ti ondjila ei okwe i waimina nale okudja odula ya dja ko, eshi a li a kufa ombinga muMiss Womalenga 2025, omo okwa li a findana onga okakadona dingi kotete. “Efindano lange nohole yange yoinima yoshiwamabo... The post Omukulukadi womalenga a djalekwa oshishani appeared first on New Era .
Kansela waNgwediva a putula oshiwana shaye noikumbafa
Abraham Mwanyekange Kansela woshikandjohoololo Ongwediva Johannes Ngololo Etivali okwa yandja omakumbafa kovafitaongalo osho yo ovakokele okudja komaongalo a yooloka moshikandjohoololo shaye. Okwa ti paife okwa yandja omakumbafa e li 36 namakwao 24 ote ke a yandja mefimbo lixupi. Omakumbafa okwa pewa Omufita eli moshipundi shefudepo Teofilus Shekunyenge, Paulus Kanime wOnamutai Anglican, Christopher Mbongo wEuvathano, Aina... The post Kansela waNgwediva a putula oshiwana shaye noikumbafa appear
Oshimaliwa sha ya oilonga yopate yOshakati-Ompundja moshipala …Nekundi meenghundafa nouministeli wemona
OSHAKATI – Ovapewi voilonga yokutunga eepate ova yandja omakemo avo shina sha noimaliwa oyo hava pewa olunga eepate kutya ihai kala ya wana. Ovalongi vopate oyo yandja kOshakati fiyo okOmpundja ova holola kutya oilonga yavo ohai iwa moshipala unene molwaashi oshimaliwa osho va mona okuwanifa po oilonga ei inashi wana. Dasius Nelumbu omukulunhu womehangano loRoads... The post Oshimaliwa sha ya oilonga yopate yOshakati-Ompundja moshipala …Nekundi meenghundafa nouministeli wemona appeared first on
Shivute ta denge oipindi youtowalekifo mOshakati
OSHAKATI – Taimi Shivute omunamido 37 odalele yaShakati, okwa ti oku li teshi endifa mongeshefa yaye yokuninga oinyenyepeki oikulya. Shivute okwa ti ongeshefa yaye oya tamekela ashike moshikunino osho a ninga komina yeumbo laye, osho atameka konima eshi a monika oudu wogastric. “Molwaashi onda li nda kufwa oikulya ihapu, onda tameka okukala handi kunu oihemba... The post Shivute ta denge oipindi youtowalekifo mOshakati appeared first on New Era .
Omiti 120 tadhi ka topolelwa oosikola mOshana
Uuministeli, welongo, uungombo, aanyasha, omaudhano, uunkulungu osho wo oonkuluhedhi owa tseyitha kutya otau ka andjakaneka omiti koosikola dha yooloka moshikandjo Oluno moshitopolwa shaShana. Uuministeli owa shanga kutya omiti dhoka dha gandjwa omagano konkulungu yiimeno nomiti Hosea Ndengu, otadhi ka gandjwa pambelewa momasiku gahetatu gaJuni nuumvo, poombelewa dhelongo kOluno. “Otaku ka gandjwa omiti niiyimati ya yooloka.... The post Omiti 120 tadhi ka topolelwa oosikola mOshana appeared firs
Mayola waNdangwa a yambidida ovanafikola pOlukolo
Abraham Mwanyekange Mayola wodoolopa yaNdangwa Ester Aula okwa yandja eenghaku dofikola 110 osho yo eefewa doku li kosha 150 kovanafikola vopofikola Olukolo Primary School mOndangwa. Eenghaku neefewa oda kosha ongushu yoshimaliwa shi fike po N$ 18 000. Mayola okwa wanifa po eudaneko laye okukwafela ovanafikola unene vomomudingonoko waNdangwa ava ve li momhumbwe. Aula okwa li... The post Mayola waNdangwa a yambidida ovanafikola pOlukolo appeared first on New Era .
Witbooi urges youth to guard cultural identity
OSHAKATI – Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged the youth not to abandon their cultural identity as the country modernises, warning that heritage and tradition must remain central to national development. Addressing the opening of the 12th Oshakati Totem Expo 2026 last Friday, Witbooi said young people should embrace education, innovation and technology without losing... The post Witbooi urges youth to guard cultural identity appeared first on New Era .
Omukolo neshikisha wa shunifa eyandjo lohonde pedu
ONGWEDIVA – Omunambelewa konooli wehangano lokuyandja ohonde loNamibia Blood Transfusion Service (NAMBTS) Adolf Mwafangeyo okwa ti ehangano lavo paife ola taalela eshongo linene lomukolo neshikisha wa shunifa eyandjo lohonde pedu. Meenghundafana a ninga naKundana onghela okwa yelifa ta ti unene pefimbo e li lokufu kuna outalala ovanhu otava ende nakashona okukayandja ohonde. Okwa ti nena... The post Omukolo neshikisha wa shunifa eyandjo lohonde pedu appeared first on New Era .
Pain behind graduation gown
ONGWEDIVA – For many young graduates, obtaining a university degree represents the beginning of a brighter future. But for 28-year-old Pius Leonard from Oshindobe villagealong the Namibian Angolan border, graduation became the beginning of another difficult journey marked by hardship, sacrifice, and perseverance. Leonard graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Namibia... The post Pain behind graduation gown appeared first on New Era .
Eedula omi-42 mongeshefa yoinima yopamufyuululwakalo
OSHAKATI – Victoria David omunamido 61, okwa ti mongeshefa yokulandifa oinima yopamufyuululwakalo okwa waimina mo nale momudo 1984, eshi a tameka okukala ta landifa oinima yaye yOshiwambo. David okwa ti oinima ei ha landifa ongaashi oimbale, oimbaba, oupindo vomalodu osho yo omaholo. “Koikulya yopamufyuululwakalo ohandi landifa omaungu, omanghili, eembe, eembu, omatumbula, omaka naikwao ya wedwa... The post Eedula omi-42 mongeshefa yoinima yopamufyuululwakalo appeared first on New Era .
Omupedupresidente a shambulwa ko Totem Expo
OSHAKATI – Omupedupresidente woshilongo Lucia Witbooi okwa ti okwa shambulwa koshitufi shOshakati Totem Expo, osho a li e ya okunangeka pambelewa Etitano kokapale komaudano aShakati moshitukulwa shaShana. Witbooi okwa ti okwa ufwa koshipundi kelelodoolopa mokuninga oitufi ya yooloka kuikwao, oyo i li tai tungu oshiwana yo tai kaleke po yo oukumwe, nefimano lomapata osho yo... The post Omupedupresidente a shambulwa ko Totem Expo appeared first on New Era .
Ounona ovo inava halika kooina nava twalwe komaumbo omalelo opamifyuululwakalo – Shuumbwa
ONGWEDIVA – Omalelo opamifyuululwakalo a yooloka monooli okwa pula ovakainhu ovo ina va hala vali ounona vavo ile tava hepekwa koupyakadi wopamadilaadilo opo va twale ounona komaumbo opamifyuululwakalo va ka tekulwe. Oveleli va yooloka wopamifyuululwakalo ova popya e li kwateelela koshikumungu shomukainhu weedula 24 a kula ounona vaye veehamba mondobe yomeva ndele tava faduka po.... The post Ounona ovo inava halika kooina nava twalwe komaumbo omalelo opamifyuululwakalo – Shuumbwa appeared first
Hilma Nakashole: The woman behind the bulldozer
Placido Hilukilwa FOR nine years, Hilma Nakashole has been the only woman operating a bulldozer for NamWater in Oshakati, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I don’t feel any discomfort being the only female operator among so many men,” she said. “In fact, I feel like I am proving a point, namely that ... The post Hilma Nakashole: The woman behind the bulldozer appeared first on Informanté .
Vitol to supply Namibia with fuel for 3 months
Vitol, a global energy company, will be the sole supplier of fuel to Namibia for a three-month period from July to September 2026. Addressing the country’s fuel supply situation on Saturday evening in Oshakati, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse explained that the arrangement with Vitol was necessitated as part of an emergency... The post Vitol to supply Namibia with fuel for 3 months appeared first on New Era .
Ovanyasha va indilwa va kwatele po ondjokonona
Minista wehongo Sanet Steenkamp okwa indila ovanyasha vaha kale noutondwe, okatongo nomatopauko, ashike nava amene ondjokonona yoshilongo shaashi ove na oshinakuwanifa shokukwatela po ombili, ouyuki noukumwe. Eshi kwa li ta popi mefiku ledimbuluko lomadipayo a nghi na nghenda kOndangwa moshitopolwahoololo shaShana Etine, okwa ti ovanyasha nava ninge epupi li na oshinakuwanifa sha fimana shokutunga ombili […] The post Ovanyasha va indilwa va kwatele po ondjokonona appeared first on The Namibian .
Witbooi praises Oshakati Totem Expo as driver of economic growth, calls for more local trade expos
Staff Reporter Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on local authorities across Namibia to introduce initiatives that support local businesses through trade fairs and expos similar to the Oshakati Totem Expo. “Government recognize expos and trade fairs as vital catalysts for economic growth and grassroots development,” the Vice President said. She made these remarks during ... The post Witbooi praises Oshakati Totem Expo as driver of economic growth, calls for more local trade expos appeared
Oipindi yOshakati Totem ya tameka
OSHAKATI – Ovakalimo vopopepi nOshakati monooli osho yo oshilongo ashishe koonono ove li tave li mumaamuma nokulilongekidila omauliko oipindi odoolopa yaShakati oo atameka nena. Omauliko oo a shivika ongOshakati Totem Expo okwa teelelwa a nangekwa nena pambelewa kOmupedupresidente Lucia Witbooi kokapale komaudano aShakati. Omupopiliko wodoolopa yaShakati, Martin Kapuka okwa ti shoneudo otashi ka kala shiwa,... The post Oipindi yOshakati Totem ya tameka appeared first on New Era .
Yina yaakwana ya hupithwa okwa lumbu momahepeko …anuwa okwa kala nokudhengagulwa kaakwanezimo
OSHAKATI – Gumwe gomaapambele yomukiintu ngoka ta tamanekelwa ekambadhalo lyedhipago lyaakwanambwiyu yoomwedhi omugoyi, okamati nokakadhona, okwa hokolola nkene a kala a taalela omahepeko megumbo. Theresia Johannes gwomimvo 24, oshiwike sha zi ko okwa mangwa po kopolisi moshitopolwa shaMusati sho a li u umbile aanona ye yaakwanambwiyu metale lyomeya, komukunda Omutundungu kOkalongo. Omukwanezimo ngoka edhina lye... The post Yina yaakwana ya hupithwa okwa lumbu momahepeko …anuwa okwa kala nokudhe
Massive MTC budget allocation to bolster mobile network across entire country
Mobile operator MTC has earmarked a N$625 million CAPEX allocation in its current budget for strategic infrastructure investment and technological advancement to strengthen the country’s digital and telecommunications architecture. Speaking to stakeholders in Oshakati, MTC Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, said the investment will fund several key projects to enhance network […]
Uunona finds success in poultry farming
Lahja Nashuuta From sleeping in the same room with five chicks to running a growing poultry business with thousands of birds, Oshakati-based poultry farmer Gustaf Uunona says determination and hard work changed his life. Uunona is the co-founder of Okahuhwa Poultry Farming, a business established in 2013 with five members. The project focuses on chicken... The post Uunona finds success in poultry farming appeared first on New Era .
Land delivery tops Ongwediva’s agenda
Abraham Mwanyekange ONGWEDIVA – The Ongwediva Town Council has placed land delivery and service expansion among its top priorities in the 2026/2027 financial year budget. Mayor Naemi Amuthenu has announced that Council has budgeted more than N$1.7 million for land delivery projects aimed at speeding up the availability of plots in the town. The planned... The post Land delivery tops Ongwediva’s agenda appeared first on New Era .
Ongwediva invests in infrastructure, sports development
Abraham Mwanyekange ONGWEDIVA – The Ongwediva Town Council has increased investment in infrastructure upgrading, repairs and sports development as part of its 2026/2027 budget plans. Mayor Naemi Amuthenu said Council will continue repairing and upgrading important infrastructure to improve service delivery in the town. Among the key projects is the refurbishment and renovation of Pump... The post Ongwediva invests in infrastructure, sports development appeared first on New Era .
Ondangwa rolls out N$91m infrastructure, service delivery
Abraham Mwanyekange ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council has earmarked at least N$91 million for capital projects during the 2026/2027 financial year as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and strengthen service delivery in the town. The information was confirmed by the Ondangwa Town Council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho Mutikisha. The biggest allocation in the budget... The post Ondangwa rolls out N$91m infrastructure, service delivery appeared first on New Era .
Ondangwa gets gold … the expo grows local talent and business
Abraham Mwanyekange In Ondangwa, whatever that glitters is treasure. This is after the Ondangwa Trade Fair 2026, held from 24 April to 2 May, once again brought life, business and entertainment to the town. Exhibitors, artists, entrepreneurs and residents all gathered for one of northern Namibia’s biggest annual events. Held at the Ondangwa Trade Fair... The post Ondangwa gets gold … the expo grows local talent and business appeared first on New Era .
Ondangwa stadium nears completion …council pushes for sports development
Abraham Mwanyekange ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council said the multi-million-dollar Ondangwa Sports Stadium project is moving ahead steadily, with phases two and three of construction currently underway. The project, which was first announced in 2022, forms part of the Council’s long-term plan to develop what is expected to become the biggest sports stadium in... The post Ondangwa stadium nears completion …council pushes for sports development appeared first on New Era .
Businesses hail Oshakati for growth through exhibitions
OSHAKATI – Business owners exhibiting at the ongoing Oshakati Totem Expo have commended the event for providing a platform to market their products, increase brand visibility and connect with new customers. The annual expo, which officially started today in Oshakati, has attracted exhibitors from various sectors, including agriculture, fashion, beauty, technology and food production. Participants... The post Businesses hail Oshakati for growth through exhibitions appeared first on New Era .