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VP tells traditional leaders to stop sale of communal land

Mulisa Simiyasa OTJIWARONGO – Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Monday called on traditional authorities across the country to stop the sale of communa

Pupkewitz building MegaBuild branch in Grootfontein

The Pupkewitz Group has begun construction of a larger, more modern MegaBuild branch in Grootfontein, a project expected to improve access to building materials

NBC AND GROOTFONTEIN MUNICIPALITY STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION

Contractors turn away from low-paying Otji housing projects

Contractors in Otjiwarongo are refusing to build houses under the government's Build Together Programme because the N$45 000 loans available to beneficiaries are insufficient to co...

Okahandja formalises long-standing Oshetu settlement

Auleria Wakudumo   Residents of one of Okahandja’s oldest informal settlements are moving towards formal land ownership following the proclamation of Oshe

Otjiwarongo procurement scores a mere 52%

Over half of the Otjiwarongo municipality's procurement activities reviewed by finance ministry auditors did not follow its approved procurement plan.The public procurement complia...

Geskil oor Otji se vullisdromme besleg

Die Otjiwarongo-munisipaliteit het ’n betalingseis van N$774 004 in die gesig gestaar nadat 900 plastiek vullisdromme met wielietjies sonder ’n aankoopbestelling afgelewer is. ’n V...

Forensic probe flags N$774k bill for 900 Otji bins

The Otjiwarongo municipality faced a N$774 004.05 payment demand after 900 wheelie bins were delivered without a purchase order, according to a draft forensic investigation.The rep...

FMD fallout puts Beefcor jobs at risk

Staff Reporter BEEFCOR Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 employees at its Okahandja abattoir as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) restrictions continue to disrupt livestock slaughtering and beef exports. The company notified employees last week that their positions could be affected as it faces reduced operations, lost export income and ongoing operating costs amid uncertainty over when ... The post FMD fallout puts Beefcor jobs at risk appeared first on Informanté .

Consumers owe N$68.8m to Otji municipality

Consumers owed the Otjiwarongo municipality N$68.8 million at the end of the 2024/25 financial year, with nearly four-fifths of the debt unpaid for more than 150 days, an internal...

Kuberaanval wis Otjiwarongo se verkrygingsrekords uit

Die Otjiwarongo-munisipaliteit kon weens ’n kuberaanval nie rekords verskaf wat bewys wanneer sleuteldokumente vir verkryging by die eenheid vir openbare verkryging (PPU) ingedien...

Cyberattack wipes Otji procurement records

A cyberattack left the Otjiwarongo municipality unable to produce records proving when key procurement documents were submitted to the Public Procurement Unit (PPU).A finance minis...

Armed robbers steal N$16 000 from Grootfontein bar

Staff Reporter FOUR armed men allegedly robbed a bar in Omulunga, Grootfontein, on Friday night, assaulting a security guard and forcing a bar attendant to open a safe before fleeing with about N$16,000 in cash and a cellphone. According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, one of the suspects entered the bar, bought drinks ... The post Armed robbers steal N$16 000 from Grootfontein bar appeared first on Informanté .

SANITATION CRISIS PERSISTS IN OKAHANDJA PARK

GROOTFONTEIN SHOW CONTINUES WITHOUT LIVESTOCK EVENTS

Karsten ‘Kasi’ Nebe, the amazing football player ‘Jerry’

History reveals that the beautiful game of football was introduced in the sacred garden town of Okahandja, South West Africa (SWA), by German settlers in 1910.

Grootfontein Show continues as livestock returns to farms

Staff Reporter THE Grootfontein Agricultural and Industrial Show will continue until Friday, 25 September, despite livestock exhibitors being required to return cattle and small stock to their farms of origin following the detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Namibia. The annual show officially got underway with its traditional parade, with this year’s pirate theme bringing ... The post Grootfontein Show continues as livestock returns to farms appeared first on Informanté .

Noodsentrum moet ongelukke briek

Die munisipaliteit van Otjiwarongo het ’n potensiële perseel vir ’n sentrum vir noodreaksie- en verkeersbestuur geïdentifiseer as deel van planne om dié dorp se reaksie op padongel...

Marker nominated for conservation ‘Nobel Prize’

Ester Hakaala Otjiwarongo-based conservationist Dr Laurie Marker has been nominated for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize for her decades-long work to protect the

N$10m community trust gets new trustee

The Otjiwarongo municipality is proposing a new external trustee for a community trust linked to the N$10 million community-development fund associated with the Cheetah Cement proj...

Otji plans emergency centre to tackle B1 crashes

The Otjiwarongo municipality has identified potential land for an emergency response and traffic management centre as part of plans to improve the town’s response to road crashes a...

Otji municipality racks up N$781k overtime in three months

The Otjiwarongo municipality spent N$781 132.55 on overtime payments between April and June, while 65 positions remained vacant.The municipality’s overtime expenditure averaged abo...

Teachers submit witness statements in 5-year-old Maasdorp rape-murder case

Staff Reporter SEVERAL teachers, as well as the principal of K.W. von Marees Combined School, have released witness statements in relation to the rape and murder case of the late Ingrid Maasdorp, a five-year-old girl who was raped and murdered in the small town of Okahandja on 20 March 2025. The witness statements reveal that ... The post Teachers submit witness statements in 5-year-old Maasdorp rape-murder case appeared first on Informanté .

Namibian conservationist nominated for Indianapolis Prize

Staff Reporter OTJIWARONGO-based conservationist Dr Laurie Marker has been nominated for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize for her decades-long work to protect cheetahs and reduce human-wildlife conflict in Namibia and beyond. Marker, founder and executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), was announced by the Indianapolis Zoo as one of the nominees for the biennial ... The post Namibian conservationist nominated for Indianapolis Prize appeared first on Informanté .

Grootfontein Show to create opportunities

Farmers, agricultural businesses and traders are expected to benefit from the 2026 Grootfontein Show, which will provide a platform for showcasing livestock, fa

Grootfontein kry (uiteindelik) ’n baas

Ná ’n leierskapvakuum van drie jaar sal die munisipaliteit van Grootfontein weer ’n permanente uitvoerende hoof hê. Die pos, wat sedert 2003 vakant is, word uiteindelik op 1 O...

OKAHANDJA RESIDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER DRUG ABUSE

GROOTFONTEIN SWEARS IN TWO NEW COUNCILLORS

Ma/Gaisa star leads drug fight

Last weekend, the community of Okahandja came together for a common purpose: to fight against a growing problem that threatens to rear its ugly head and pull th

Otji-inwoners eis beter dienste, skuldverligting

Gefrustreerde inwoners van Otjiwarongo het Donderdag ’n vreedsame optog gehou en antwoorde geëis oor ’n voorgestelde afskrywing van N$10,57 miljoen van pensioenarisse se munisipale...

Otjiwarongo wall collapse claims life of three-year-old

Staff Reporter A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl lost her life after a wall collapsed on her in Otjiwarongo. “It is alleged that the incident occurred when the driver of a Hyundai truck tried to move the vehicle from where it was, and, in the process, a spare wheel got stuck on the gate, causing the wall to ... The post Otjiwarongo wall collapse claims life of three-year-old appeared first on Informanté .

Otji residents march for better services, debt relief

Frustrated Otjiwarongo residents took to the streets yesterday, demanding answers over a N$10.57 million proposed write-off of pensioners’ municipal debts, which council approved n...

Okahandja se sake onder die loep

Die munisipaliteit van Okahandja het bevestig sy kontrak met die skuldinvorderaar RedForce Debt Management sal op 16 Oktober aanstaande jaar ten einde loop. Daar is egter stee...

Okahandja rallies behind tennis prodigy

The Okahandja sports community has rallied behind young tennis player Joanivia Bezuidenhout following her impressive performance at the World Junior Tennis tour

Horror on B1… four people perish in collision on Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road

Mulisa Simiyasa B1 ROAD – Four people died instantly yesterday morning when a 16-seater bus and a Ford Bantam collided head-on approximately 120 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo along the B1 road. Namibian Police Force head of operations in the traffic law enforcement department, Deputy Commissioner Rozario Coetzee, told Nampa at the accident scene that 15... The post Horror on B1… four people perish in collision on Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road appeared first on New Era .

Family opposes bail for slain officer’s wife

The family of murdered police officer Sergeant Thomas Shigwedha (49) has petitioned the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court to deny bail to his wife, Anelda Shigwedha (34), while alleg...

Four killed in Okahandja-Otjiwarongo road crash

UPDATE: A collision between a small bakkie and a 16-seater bus has resulted in the deaths of four people, while several others were injured in a road accident on the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo road, approximately 120 kilometres from Otjiwarongo. The accident happened this morning when the 16-seater bus collided with a bakkie. Photo: NBC Digital News The post Four killed in Okahandja-Otjiwarongo road crash appeared first on Informanté .

NamWater inaugurates N$6m HRDC facility

Adolf Kaure The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) recently inaugurated phase 3 extension of its Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) near Okahandja. The launch marked a significant investment in human capital, vocational training and the long-term sustainability of Namibia’s water sector. NamWater board chairperson, Matty Hauuanga, emphasised that the HRDC represents far more than an investment... The post NamWater inaugurates N$6m HRDC facility appeared first on New Era .

Several motorists arrested for alleged drunk driving

Staff Reporter POLICE have recorded several cases of driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as a serious road crash in Rehoboth, Stampriet, Kalkrand and Otjiwarongo, with multiple motorists arrested and two drivers injured in a head-on collision on Friday. According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, in Otjiwarongo, a serious collision occurred ... The post Several motorists arrested for alleged drunk driving appeared first on Informanté .

Otjiwarongo woman arrested for alleged attempted murder

Staff Reporter A 29-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested in Otjiwarongo following an alleged domestic violence incident in which her 32-year-old boyfriend sustained serious injuries after being struck on the head with a stone. According to the police weekend crime report, the incident allegedly occurred at a house in an illegal settlement in Otjiwarongo. According to ... The post Otjiwarongo woman arrested for alleged attempted murder appeared first on Informanté .