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Ovambanderu to commemorate execution of chief
THE Ovambanderu community will convene at Okahandja this weekend to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the execution of chief Kahimemua ‘Hijakungairi’ Nguvauva. Hosted by the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority under the theme ‘Beyond 1896: The Legacy of Kahimemua Nguvauva and Early Anti-Colonial Resistance,’ the event honours the life and sacrifice of chief Nguvauva, a symbol of […] The post Ovambanderu to commemorate execution of chief appeared first on The Namibian .
The eight underage Okahandja gang-rape boys remain in custody
UPDATE: Eight of the initial nine minor boys who are accused of gang-raping a 25-year-old woman in the small town of Okahandja were remanded in custody and sent back to juvenile cells after appearing in the Okahandja Magistrate’s Court. Details of the case cannot be reported on due to the proceedings being held in camera ... The post The eight underage Okahandja gang-rape boys remain in custody appeared first on Informanté .
Okahandja NaTIS starts computerised learner license and online booking system
The Minister of Works and Transport, Honourable Veikko Nekundi officially launched a new computerised learner licence testing and online book and pay system at the Roads Authority’s NaTIS branch in Okahandja. The initiative introduces a secure, standardised computerised testing system that will prevent paper-based test leakages, deliver instant results, expand daily testing capacity, and strengthen […]
Ovamati omuwoi moipandeko molwekwatonghonga lomukainhu
Opolifi oya tula ovafeekelwa omuwoi moipandeko ovo tava feekelelwa vati ekwatonghonga lomukainhu weedula 25 mOkahandja. Ovafe ekelwa ova tulwa moipandeko konima eshi va ninga vati omafiku avali ve liwe mokashoko kopolifi. Ovafeekelwa ava ove li mepupi leedula 15 fiyo 16. Otaku hokololwa va kwata onghonga yoshiponhokela nakuninga oshihakanwa aveshe modoolopa yaKahandja mexuliloshivike. Omupopiliko wopolifi moNamibia... The post Ovamati omuwoi moipandeko molwekwatonghonga lomukainhu appeared firs
National Council focuses on strengthening oversight during planning session
Staff Reporter MEMBERS of the National Council are meeting in Otjiwarongo this week for a planning and budgeting session aimed at strengthening parliamentary oversight, improving accountability and enhancing public participation in governance. The week-long National Council Standing Committees Annual Planning and Budgeting Session for the 2026/2027 financial year has brought together Members of the National ... The post National Council focuses on strengthening oversight during planning session
Omukiintu a kwatwonkonga kaalumentu omugoyi
Aalumentu ye li omugoyi oye liwe mokashoko sho taku hokololwa ya hangene nokukwatonkonga omukiintu gwomimvo 25 sha ningilwa momudhingoloko gwaNau-Aib, mOkahandja, ongula yOsoondaha ya zi ko. Pauyelele wa pitithwa komupopiliko gwopolisi moshilongo, omupevikomufala Kauna Shikwambi, aalumentu mboka oya kuthilemo nakuninga oshihakanwa ombele noya yi momilalo naye koonkondo. Shikwambi okwa popi kutya oshiningwanima shoka osha ningilwa […] The post Omukiintu a kwatwonkonga kaalumentu omugoyi appeared
Crime Briefs
Auleria Wakudumo The weekend crime report was predominantly marked by a high incidences of murder, rape, suicide, culpable homicide, drugs, stock theft, housebreaking and illegal possession of protected game. Murder, rape Police in Grootfontein are investigating the murder of 28-year-old Selly Gamgaes, whose partially clothed body was discovered at a dumping site in Kaap n... The post Crime Briefs appeared first on New Era .
Okahandja starts computerised learner licence test
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a computerised learner licence testing system and an online booking and payment platform at the Okahandja Namibia Traffic Information System (Natis) centre. Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi launched the service on Monday, describing the move as a major step towards modernising driver testing services in Namibia. […] The post Okahandja starts computerised learner licence test appeared first on The Namibian .
Okahandja starts online learner licence test
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a computerised learner licence testing system and an online booking and payment platform at the Okahandja Namibia Traffic Information System (Natis) centre. Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi launched the service on Monday, describing the move as a major step towards modernising driver testing services in Namibia. […] The post Okahandja starts online learner licence test appeared first on The Namibian .
Olutu lomukainhu leli tuwa momulamba
Opolifi moshitukulwa shaOtjozondjupa oya lopota olutu lomukainhu wedina Selly Gamgaes weedula 28, eli tuwa ketoto la Kaap n Bou moGrootfontein. Olopota yopilifi oya hokola kutya olutu lanakufya ola hangika laningilwa omahepeko opamilele osho yo oko lutu. Omupopiliko wopolifi moshitukulwa Maureen Mbeha okwa ti olopota peembonge davo oya fika po po07:00 mOlomakaya, tai holola olutu lumukainhu... The post Olutu lomukainhu leli tuwa momulamba appeared first on New Era .
Grootfontein, Wanderers set the pace
FNB Grootfontein and FNB Wanderers continued to set the pace in the Namibia Rugby Premier League with important wins on Saturday. Grootfontein beat the defending champions FNB Kudus 24-19 in tough encounter at home, while Wanderers overcame FNB Unam 51-42 in another humdinger, to stay two points behind Grootfontein at the top of the log. […] The post Grootfontein, Wanderers set the pace appeared first on The Namibian .
Body of 28-year-old woman discovered at Grootfontein dumping site
Staff Reporter THE body of a 28-year-old woman, identified as Selly Gamgaes, was discovered at a dumping site in Kap n Bou, Grootfontein. According to the police, she was found partially clothed, with marks consistent with strangulation observed on her neck. “Evidence suggests possible sexual assault. The next of kin have been informed. The body ... The post Body of 28-year-old woman discovered at Grootfontein dumping site appeared first on Informanté .
Okahandja woman allegedly gang-raped by nine men
Staff Reporter A 25-YEAR-OLD woman survived a brutal sexual assault after allegedly being gang-raped by about nine men armed with knives. According to the weekend crime bulletin, the incident occurred on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at around 01:00 in the Nau-Aib location of Okahandja. It is alleged that the woman was raped by about nine ... The post Okahandja woman allegedly gang-raped by nine men appeared first on Informanté .
Woman gang raped at Okahandja
Nine men allegedly raped a woman (25) at Nau-Aib, Okahandja, at knife point early on Sunday morning. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report says the incident took place near the NamWater houses at Nau-Aib while the woman was walking home. “According to the complainant, she couldn’t scream for help […] The post Woman gang raped at Okahandja appeared first on The Namibian .
Police probe gang rape of woman in Okahandja
Police are investigating a case of rape after a 25 year-old woman was allegedly attacked by a group of men in the Nau-Aib location early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at around 01h00 on 7 June 2026 near the NamWater houses in Okahandja. According to police, the Namibian woman was on her way home when […]
‘Baby Blue’ sells properties worth N$200 million
A property development company owned by politically connected businessman Josef Andreas is selling 264 plots valued at N$200 million across the country, after years of concerns about his influence at Grootfontein and about speculative land practices. Andreas, known as ‘Baby Blue’ – derived from the colour of his Range Rover – has for years been […] The post ‘Baby Blue’ sells properties worth N$200 million appeared first on The Namibian .
Chuckle Factory to bring laughter to Osona Village
Monika Amunyela OKAHANDJA-Pulse Events and Consultancy, in partnership with Chuckle Factory, is bringing a unique entertainment experience to Osona Village with the launch of the Chuckle Factory Experience. The event is designed to showcase local entertainment to the growing community of Osona village. According to representative Chichi Mabuku, the initiative was inspired by a desire... The post Chuckle Factory to bring laughter to Osona Village appeared first on New Era .
First Capital responds
First Capital chief executive Laina Amutenya says the company firmly rejects any suggestion of wrongdoing when it comes property developer Joseph Andreas claiming that the property manager has deducted nearly N$48 million in alleged unlawful project management fees from clients involving a 300-house project at Grootfontein. Amutenya says First Capital continues to operate in accordance […] The post First Capital responds appeared first on The Namibian .
!Gûxa-aibes ge ǂgurose ǂnaumâiǁanǁguiga ǂgaoǀkhāsa !harib ai sī-ūs !nâ mâ
!GÛXA-AIBES – Otjiwarongos di !Ā!khōmais ge Namibiab !nâs ǁîsa ǂgurose mā !ā!khōmaisa, ǂnaumâiǁanǁguiga ǂgaoǀkhāsa !oabade mās di !harib ai. ǀNais ge nē !ā!khōmaisa ǀoadisidi !nâ hâ !hū!âdi tawa !gao!gao !oabade sī-ū, ǀkhai i ge īpa !oabade khoraǂui tsî ǁîs ǁanǂgāsaben hâ!khain ûiga ge ǀkharaǀkhara. !Ā!khōmais Dana Sîsenǂuira Mâisab, Mberipura Hifitikekob ge ge mî, nē !ās... The post !Gûxa-aibes ge ǂgurose ǂnaumâiǁanǁguiga ǂgaoǀkhāsa !harib ai sī-ūs !nâ mâ appeared first on New Era .
IPC wants more mental health support for soldiers
Patience Makwele The deaths of two members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) at military bases in Otjiwarongo and Otavi have renewed calls for stronger mental health support, better housing and improved welfare programmes for soldiers. Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) on Monday urged the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs to strengthen support systems […]
Property developer wants N$48m from First Capital
A Developer involved in a 300-house project at Grootfontein claims First Capital Property Managers has deducted nearly N$48 million in alleged unlawful project management fees from clients. Tulaing Properties, now trading as Siren Partners Realtors and owned by businessman Joseph Andreas, filed High Court documents on 29 January, claiming it entered into an exclusive written […] The post Property developer wants N$48m from First Capital appeared first on The Namibian .
Suicides recorded at Otjiwarongo, Otavi military bases
Two members of the Namibian Defence Force were found dead in suspected suicides on Thursday and Friday night at military bases at Otjiwarongo and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region. Police head of community affairs in the region senior inspector Maureen Mbeha on Saturday told Nampa the deceased were identified as Jonas Kambonde (27) and Patrick […] The post Suicides recorded at Otjiwarongo, Otavi military bases appeared first on The Namibian .
Hai//Om San traditional leader dies
HAI//Om San traditional leader Dawid //Khamuxab (75) died after a long illness at Outjo District Hospital on Tuesday. His nephew, Leon Aib, confirmed //Khamuxab’s death on Wednesday afternoon, saying the chief was the Hai//Om San traditional leader for the areas of Outjo, Oshivelo, Grootfontein, Otjiwarongo, Etosha, Verda, Toevlug, Nuchas, and Kotties government resettlement farms. “His […] The post Hai//Om San traditional leader dies appeared first on The Namibian .
‘Get up and go again’
Former Falcons and Welwitschias winger Johan Corné ‘JC’ Greyling belongs to the elite group of players who represented Namibia at three different Rugby World Cups. The self-proclaimed Okahandja-born fitness fanatic, who grew up in Klerksdorp, South Africa, used to play club rugby for Kempton Park-based Falcons. “I started playing rugby at quite a relatively young […] The post ‘Get up and go again’ appeared first on The Namibian .
Hai//Om San traditional leader dies at Outjo
Hai//Om San traditional leader chief Dawid //Khamuxab died at Outjo District Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. His nephew, Leon Aib, confirmed his death to Nampa on Wednesday afternoon. Aib said the 75-year-old chief was the Hai//Om San traditional leader for the areas of Outjo, Oshivelo, Grootfontein, Otjiwarongo, Etosha, Verda, Toevlug, Nuchas, and […] The post Hai//Om San traditional leader dies at Outjo appeared first on The Namibian .
Otjozondjupa to mark historic first Genocide Day commemoration at Ohamakari
Residents of the Otjozondjupa region will on Thursday visit the sacred gravesites of people who perished in the 1904-1908 Ohamakari battle – the war of resistance fought by the Ovaherero people against German imperial troops. Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has announced that the gravesite is located near the Okakarara Cultural Centre, which will host the […] The post Otjozondjupa to mark historic first Genocide Day commemoration at Ohamakari appeared first on The Namibian .
NDF recruits to take oath of allegiance at Osona ceremony
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Defence Force (NDF) will this Thursday, 21 May 2026, celebrate the graduation of its 18th Intake at the Training Establishment at Osona Military Base near Okahandja, where recruits will officially complete 12 months of intensive training and be inducted into active service. The ceremony, which begins at 09:00, will showcase the ... The post NDF recruits to take oath of allegiance at Osona ceremony appeared first on Informanté .
Omumbwe yomiti itai kofifa presidente
Presidnte Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa ti eelopota tadi popi kutya moipangelo yepangelo kamu na omiti itadi mu “kofifa”. Okwa li ta popi efimbo kwa li a talela po ehangano lokulonga oikwamiti ledina Fabupharm kOtjiwarongo Etitatu. Pefimbo letalelepo eli okwa li a kundafana newiliko lehangano novanambelewa vopaunamiti kombinga yokulonga omiti moshilongo. “Ngee opu na oshinima ihashi kofifa […] The post Omumbwe yomiti itai kofifa presidente appeared first on The Namibian .
Medicine shortages give president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sleepless nights
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says reports of medicine shortages at public hospitals are giving her “sleepless nights”. She was speaking during a tour of the pharmaceutical manufacturing company Fabupharm at Otjiwarongo yesterday, where she engaged with the company’s management and health officials on local medicine production. “If there’s one thing that gives me sleepless nights, it’s […] The post Medicine shortages give president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sleepless nights appeared first on The
Ookalyamupombo va likola ostoka yeeshi
Opolifi oya lopota oshibofa shoulunga, konima eshi ookalyamupombo va ponokela ololi oyo ya li ya humbata ostoka yeeshi noku di vaka mo. Omupopiliko wopolifi moNamibia Kauna Shikwambi okwa ti omushingi wololi vati okwa hangika ta shingi okudilila kombinga Karibib, ye ta fuda po ngeno koshi yomuti eekilometa dishona okuya mOkahandja. “Omushingi wololi eshi a ka... The post Ookalyamupombo va likola ostoka yeeshi appeared first on New Era .
Kalenga finds business acumen in hairdressing
Dalene Kooper In Okakarara, south-east of the Waterberg Mountain in Otjozondjupa, Maita Kalenga believed she would only work for others in a salon to make a living. However, the lack of hair salons in Okakarara pushed her to enter the market and establish her business, ‘Maita Authentic Beauty Palace’. “I thought I would just go... The post Kalenga finds business acumen in hairdressing appeared first on New Era .
Grootfontein mourns death of ‘dedicated’ teacher
The Grootfontein Municipality is mourning the death of longtime educator Magda Theron, who died on 10 May. Theron, who was a teacher at Wilhelm Nortier Primary School, was a devoted educator who dedicated her life to shaping and guiding young minds with patience, kindness and wisdom, the municipality said on Facebook on Thursday. The municipality […] The post Grootfontein mourns death of ‘dedicated’ teacher appeared first on The Namibian .
Women in Large-Scale Farming
Away from the tempting city lights, there are remarkable stories of adventure and opportunity and those prepared to take on challenges. Well-known travelling reporter Gert Jacobie encountered a young gem from Europe operating the monster machines that are helping collect Namibia’s bumper harvest in the Grootfontein food-producing triangle. Angelique from Switzerland is behind the controls ... The post Women in Large-Scale Farming appeared first on Informanté .
Police denies Okondjatu shooting cover-up
Patience Makwele The Namibian Police Force (Nampol) has denied allegations of a cover-up in a recent shooting incident at Okondjatu settlement in the Otjozondjupa region. The debate intensified over the weekend after social justice activist Michael Amushelelo alleged that police attempted to conceal details surrounding the shooting incident earlier this month. In response, Nampol spokesperson […]
Grootfontein guns for gold
GROOTFONTEIN – The Grootfontein Municipality is ramping up efforts to position the often-overlooked northern-central town as a major agro-economic and logistics hub. In so doing, the town is leveraging its strategic location within a thriving farming community as well as along regional trade corridors. Acting Grootfontein CEO Indileni Lungameni hopes to capitalise on this strategic... The post Grootfontein guns for gold appeared first on New Era .
Sankwasa warns against power struggles in decentralisation
Patience Makwele Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has warned against political and administrative power struggles as the government rolls out the decentralisation of youth and sporting functions to regional councils. Speaking at the official handover launch in Otjiwarongo on Wednesday, Sankwasa said tensions between governors, regional councils and decentralised staff could affect the […]
Health ministry pays tribute to nurses killed in crash
The Ministry of Health and Social Services says it will cover the funeral costs of three of its staff members – two nurses and a Khorixas State Hospital driver – who died in an ambulance crash on the B1 road between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja earlier this month. Among those who died were registered nurse Rebekka […] The post Health ministry pays tribute to nurses killed in crash appeared first on The Namibian .
Youth, sports functions handed over to regional councils
The government says regional councils must be empowered to effectively deliver services at local level. Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa made these remarks during the official handover of youth and sports functions from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture to regional councils at Otjiwarongo on Wednesday. He said […] The post Youth, sports functions handed over to regional councils appeared first on The Namibian .
4X4 leadership camp powers young boys
Monika Amunyela More than 60 boys between the ages of 10 and 18 gathered at Ongeama Farm in Okahandja on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, for the opening ceremony of the 4X4 Initiative Foundation’s sixth Boys Leadership Camp. The mentorship and youth empowerment programme is aimed at shaping responsible young men through leadership training, counselling, skills... The post 4X4 leadership camp powers young boys appeared first on New Era .
Grootfontein set the pace after Round 4 action
FNB Grootfontein continued to set the pace in the Rugby Premier League while there were also wins for FNB Wanderers, FNB Unam and FNB Kudus in Round 4 action over the weekend. Grootfontein travelled to Rehoboth, but playing on the road proved to be no problem as they recorded their fourth consecutive victory with a […] The post Grootfontein set the pace after Round 4 action appeared first on The Namibian .