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NamWater completes HRDC hostel renovation project in Okahandja
Staff Reporter NAMWATER has completed the renovation and expansion of its Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) facilities in Okahandja, a project aimed at improving training infrastructure while providing practical workplace experience for young Namibians. The project involved the construction of five new hostel blocks, the upgrading of existing facilities and the addition of new ablution ... The post NamWater completes HRDC hostel renovation project in Okahandja appeared first on Informanté
Okeremeri yohoromende maitanaura ehupo mOtjozondjupa
Nancy Muniaro Omapwikiro wohoromende mokeremeri itanauro ehupo rovatuta ovaute mOtjondjupa no ku yerurura omakandero womaihi, okuweza onÿengu ko
Huge encounters in store tomorrow
Two huge encounters are in store this weekend when the 10th round of the Namibia Rugby Premier League takes place. Log leaders FNB Grootfontein travel to […]
Omukainhu a dengwa komupangi e shi vati a kala omutumba kokambete kokaana
Omupangi oo taku tiwa okwa denga omukainhu eshi a kala omutumba kokambete oko kwa li ku na okaana kaye ke udite nai moshipangelo mOkahandja okwa tulilwa mo oshipofa.
Informal settlements have not 'been forgotten' – Otjiwarongo CEO
Financial constraints remain the biggest obstacle to improving living conditions in Otjiwarongo's informal settlements.The municipality's chief executive officer, Mberipura Hifitik...
Swapo’s Grootfontein election impasse deepens ahead of 2027
The renewal of Swapo branch executives in the Grootfontein district remains deadlocked, with members clashing over disputed meetings and quorum requirements ahead of the 2027 congress. Members once again failed to agree on the way forward during a meeting on Monday. The meeting, intended to provide clarity on the stalled renewal process, descended into heated […] The post Swapo’s Grootfontein election impasse deepens ahead of 2027 appeared first on The Namibian .
Okahandja nurse admits assaulting baby’s mother
A nurse who assaulted a baby’s mother at a hospital at Okahandja has pleaded guilty and paid an admission of guilt fine of N$300. A police source confirmed this yesterday, saying the nurse claimed she was not briefed on how to react in instances like that. “The nurse paid an admission of deed and the […] The post Okahandja nurse admits assaulting baby’s mother appeared first on The Namibian .
Public office is not a buffet: Allegations must trigger accountability, not administrative convenience
The allegations surrounding Otjiwarongo Municipality chief executive officer Mberipura Hifitikeko should concern every Namibian, not merely because they involve a housing allowance, but because they strike at a fundamental principle of public administration: those entrusted with managing public resources must themselves be beyond reproach. It is important to state from the outset that these remain […]
Otjiwarongo CEO accused of ‘double-dipping’ on housing benefits…allegedly resides in council-owned house while receiving a housing allowance
Renthia Kaimbi Chief executive officer of the Otjiwarongo municipality, Mberipura Hifitikeko is facing allegations of unlawfully receiving a housing allowance while simultaneously residing in a council-owned property, a practice that violates government policy and may constitute a criminal offence under Namibian law. The “double-dipping” practice is expressly forbidden by government housing policy, which prohibits any […]
Okahandja hospital nurse faces assault probe
An assault case has been opened against a nurse who allegedly assaulted the mother of an infant patient for sitting on a hospital bed at Okahandja State Hospital on Sunday. Okahandja police station commander chief inspector Mathias Tjarimba has confirmed the case, adding that investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. “They […] The post Okahandja hospital nurse faces assault probe appeared first on The Namibian .
State pushes guilty verdict for alleged girlfriend killer
Iuze Mukube State advocate Maggy Shiyagaya yesterday implored the court to convict Prostasius Kuvirua for the murder of his alleged girlfriend, whom he allegedly stabbed multiple times with a knife in March 2023 at Otjiwarongo’s Telecom location. According to the State, it has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the... The post State pushes guilty verdict for alleged girlfriend killer appeared first on New Era .
Govt dairy scheme transforms livelihood in Otjizondjupa
Nancy Muniaro OKAKARARA – The government’s investment in the Dairy Value Chain Development Scheme is improving the livelihoods of emerging farmers in the Otjozondjupa region by increasing milk production, enhancing product value, generating employment, and boosting household incomes. The scheme is part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform’s wider initiatives to... The post Govt dairy scheme transforms livelihood in Otjizondjupa appeared first on New Era .
Collision on Otjiwarongo-Otavi B1 road claims two lives
OTJIWARONGO – Two people died after a head-on collision involving a 16-seater minibus and a Volvo sedan on the B1 road between Otjiwarongo and Otavi on Friday. Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa regional community affairs commander, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha told Nampa on Saturday that the crash occurred at approximately 19h20 about 30 kilometres south of... The post Collision on Otjiwarongo-Otavi B1 road claims two lives appeared first on New Era .
Witbeen completes dream move to Scottland FC
Namibian international Stoffel Witbeen (24) has completed a major career move after signing for reigning Zimbabwe Premier League champions Scottland FC on a two-year contract from Okahandja United FC. The versatile attacker, who is comfortable playing as a winger or attacking midfielder, earned the move after an impressive season in which he helped Okahandja United […] The post Witbeen completes dream move to Scottland FC appeared first on The Namibian .
Six govt institutions owe Okahandja N$1.37m
A total of 753 business accounts in Okahandja have outstanding municipal debts, as the municipality continues to pursue collections following a directive to disconnect water servic...
United go second after high-scoring thriller
Montego United went second on the Namibia Rugby Premier League log after beating FNB Rehoboth 66-47 in a thriller on Saturday. FNB Grootfontein, meanwhile, remained at the top of the log with a comfortable victory against FNB Western Suburbs, while FNB Wanderers remain in the hunt after a hard-fought win against FNB Dolphins. United had […] The post United go second after high-scoring thriller appeared first on The Namibian .
Geen betaling, geen water
’n Totaal van 753 besighede op Okahandja se munisipale rekeninge is tans agterstallig. Dié syfer is deel van ’n opdrag van die ministerie van landelike en stedelike ontwikkeli...
Sankwasa ends Otjiwarongo engineer's two-year suspension
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has ordered the Otjiwarongo municipality to immediately reinstate deputy town engineer Timothy Ggita after he spent nearly two y...
Fatal crash…
Two people died in a head-on collision between a Volvo and a Toyota Quantum carrying 15 passengers on the Otavi–Otjiwarongo main road on Friday evening.The crash occurred about 30 kilometres from Otavi. The deceased were the driver of the Volvo and a passenger in the Quantum.Photo: Heather Erdmann The post Fatal crash… appeared first on New Era .
Discovered…
The lifeless body of a 53-year-old man with an open wound to the forehead was discovered in a room where he had been sleeping at Orwetoveni in Otjiwarongo on Saturday.Police suspect the deceased fell and sustained the fatal head injury. Photo: Heather Erdmann The post Discovered… appeared first on New Era .
Corruption case of Tsanigab thrown out of court
Staff Reporter FORMER Grootfontein councillor Etnee Jack Tsanigab, who had been arrested in 2020 after he was accused of using the names of family members to buy property cheaply from the local authority, has had his case struck from the court roll by Grootfontein Magistrate Abraham Abraham. The case was removed from the court roll ... The post Corruption case of Tsanigab thrown out of court appeared first on Informanté .
Boy’s arm amputated after cast blocks blood flow …ministry launches probe
Sostenus Wilherm The ministry of health and social services has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding the amputation of a young boy’s arm following treatment at Otjiwarongo State Hospital. It cautions that it is too early to determine whether the loss of the limb was caused by the medical care the boy received. The investigation […]
Boys’ arm amputated amid claims of medical negligence at Otjiwarongo Hospital
Staff Reporter A MOTHER has come forward with a harrowing account from Otjiwarongo State Hospital, alleging that her little boy’s arm had to be amputated after a cast that was allegedly applied too tightly by a hospital practitioner led to nerve damage. It is alleged that the six-year-old boy fell while playing at home and ... The post Boys’ arm amputated amid claims of medical negligence at Otjiwarongo Hospital appeared first on Informanté .
Terrorism accused Hangula opposes secret court hearing
Staff Reporter JONA Hangula, a 32-year-old Namibian from Grootfontein, accused of working with global terrorist organisations ISIS and Boko Haram with the intention of overthrowing the Namibian government, has brought a notice of motion in which he intends to oppose an application to have “in camera” proceedings in the continuation of his trial. “In camera” ... The post Terrorism accused Hangula opposes secret court hearing appeared first on Informanté .
Teacher rape case thrown out
Eba Kandovazu GROOTFONTEIN – Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday struck from the roll the case in which a teacher, Alexis Awaseb, was accused of molesting schoolchildren at the Wilhelm Nortier Primary School hostel. The 42-year-old Awaseb was arrested in November last year after allegedly forcing teenage boys at the hostel to touch his private parts. ... The post Teacher rape case thrown out appeared first on New Era .
Namibia declares cholera outbreak over
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially declared the cholera outbreak in the Grootfontein and Opuwo health districts over after more than 28 days without any confirmed cases. Health minister Esperance Luvindao made the announcement in a public notice issued last Thursday, saying the outbreak had been contained in line with international public […] The post Namibia declares cholera outbreak over appeared first on The Namibian .
NDF recruit intake under way as more than 1 600 recruits report for training
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is receiving recruits for its 19th intake at the NDF Training Establishment at Osona Military Base near Okahandja, with 1 618 recruits expected to undergo military training. Speaking at the training establishment, Commandant Brigadier General Thomas Ngotipeni Showa said recruits started reporting between 7 and 9 July and ... The post NDF recruit intake under way as more than 1 600 recruits report for training appeared first on Informanté .
Case against Grootfontein teacher struck from roll
The case against Grootfontein primary school teacher Alexis Awaseb (42), who faces multiple charges relating to the alleged sexual abuse of learners, was struck from the roll on Tu...
Second accused granted bail in indigenous nude photography court case
Staff Reporter ALOUIS !Ui N#amce, a 27-year-old San man who had been arrested as a second accused person in the nude photography and rape case involving British national Douglas Robert Brook, has been granted bail in Grootfontein by Magistrate Bornface Konga. Brook, a 65-year-old British tourist, was arrested in May 2025 and stands accused of ... The post Second accused granted bail in indigenous nude photography court case appeared first on Informanté .
Namibian healthcare student shines in Mauritius
Maxine ‘Magano’ Nauyala (22) from Tsumeb, a final-year healthcare student at Polytechnic Mauritius, is making strides in both her clinical studies and on the international modelling stage. She says she developed a passion for fashion while studying at Edugate Academy at Otjiwarongo. Raised by her mother, who was a teacher, Nauyala says she grew up […] The post Namibian healthcare student shines in Mauritius appeared first on The Namibian .
Okahandja, China’s Maqiao revive sister-town partnership
The Okahandja Municipality and Maqiao Town in Shanghai, China, are set to revive their long-standing sister-town partnership, with both sides expected to review their cooperation agreement in September. Okahandja management committee chairperson Patricia Hawaes confirmed this recently after attending a China-Africa people-to-people exchange workshop in Shanghai from 29 June to 3 July. “We have not […] The post Okahandja, China’s Maqiao revive sister-town partnership appeared first on The Namibia
Health Minister responds to questions on lack of ICU at Otjiwarongo as two die
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has responded to questions by United Democratic Front (UDF) Member of Parliament Nico Somaeb, who alleged that two people died at Otjiwarongo State Hospital due to the facility lacking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Somaeb said that last week a mother from Kamanjab died whilst ... The post Health Minister responds to questions on lack of ICU at Otjiwarongo as two die appeared first on Informanté .
Kalkfeld widower's loss sparks N$4m ambulance donation
In 2024, Reverend Ngeno Nakamela's wife died in Kalkfeld after she missed two medical appointments because no ambulance was available to take her to Otjiwarongo State Hospital.On M...
NFA honours football great Mengo
Namibian football legend Oscar ‘Silver Fox’ Mengo was this week honoured by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) for his immense contribution to the country’s popular sport. Mengo was a ‘star player’ for the Namibia Football Premier League (NPFL) four-times champions African Stars FC. He also went on to establish the now defunct Okahandja outfit Liverpool […] The post NFA honours football great Mengo appeared first on The Namibian .
Subsidised agricultural inputs reach 3 569 households …as Otjozondjupa leads the way
The agriculture sector in the Otjozondjupa region continued to play a vital role in supporting livelihoods and enhancing food security during the 2025/2026 financial year, regional governor John //Khamuseb said during his recent State of the Region Address (SORA). Highlighting the sector’s achievements, //Khamuseb said: “The agriculture sector continued to play a critical role in... The post Subsidised agricultural inputs reach 3 569 households …as Otjozondjupa leads the way appeared first on Ne
Education committee tackles national sector challenges
The National Council’s standing committee on education, science, information and communication technology (ICT) and youth development has started a stakeholder engagement programme. Speaking at the opening of the stakeholder engagement session at Otjiwarongo on Monday, committee chairperson Bethuel Tjaveondja said the programme would allow members to engage directly with institutions under the committee’s oversight to […] The post Education committee tackles national sector challenges appeared f
Tjaveondja calls for stronger parliamentary oversight through stakeholder engagement
6 July 2026 Remarks by Bethuel Tjaveondja at the opening of the Standing Committee’s Stakeholders’ Engagement Sessio , C’est Si Bon Hotel, Otjiwarongo. Honourable Members, Good morning. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Honourable Members of the Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development, together with the Committee Secretariat, to this important […] The post Tjaveondja calls for stronger parliamentary oversight through stakeholder engagement appeared first on The Na
Three teams pull away at the top
The Rugby Premier League title race is intensifying with three teams now firmly in the battle for the title. FNB Grootfontein, FNB Wanderers and Trustco United all picked up bonus point wins to move further away from the chasing pack at about the halfway stage of the league. Grootfontein remained at the top of the […] The post Three teams pull away at the top appeared first on The Namibian .
Rugby title race wide open
The title race in the Namibia Rugby Premier League is wide open as it reaches the halfway stage this weekend. FNB Grootfontein currently lead the log on 32 points, but FNB Wanderers (30) and Trustco United (29) follow closely behind, and with each having a game in hand on Grootfontein, the northerners’ lead might not […] The post Rugby title race wide open appeared first on The Namibian .
Ombila yokanona ya fikwa anuwa omolweyoka
Konima yomumvo gumwe gwa piti po sho Roswinds Fabianu (6) a kwatwonkonga nokudhipagwa mOkahandja, ofamili ye oya thigwa nomadhiladhilo kutya sha kalako okuuva owala uuyuuki wa longelwa okanona kawo. Ashike peha lyaashoka, iilalo oya tolokanwa sho ya adha ombila yakanona ya fikwa. Inandi shi nyanyukilwa nande. Itandi vulu nokuli nokutongonona shoka nduuvite ngashingeyi. Onda kala […] The post Ombila yokanona ya fikwa anuwa omolweyoka appeared first on The Namibian .