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The Namibian
The police have reported that a man was found dead at Walvis Bay over the weekend, another man was found with multiple stab wounds at Grootfontein, and the body of a teenage boy was discovered near Opuwo. …
Three found dead in separate incidents over weekendThe Namibian
… Lydia Horn, a seed specialist, says driving to her farm in the Grootfontein area has become expensive as she now needs about N$1 900 for a full tank of fuel, compared to about N$1 500 before the war started in February. …
Fuel prices skyrocket as Middle East war escalatesInformanté
… In a separate incident in Grootfontein, the body of a 25-year-old man was discovered near Otjiwanda Mall. …
Three men found dead in separate incidentsThe Namibian
… Having hosted our past weekend’s home game at the Wanderers Sports Ground, we unfortunately did not generate any income from the event,” it said. “Furthermore, during our recent trip to Grootfontein, we encountered severe travel problems when our transport bus broke down. …
Kudus close in on semisWindhoek Observer
… Nghipangelwa said Onandjokwe should also be prepared to receive patients from other state hospitals, including Tsumeb, Omuthiya, Eenhana, Okongo and Grootfontein, where the same capabilities may not be available. …
Onandjokwe urged to cut trauma patient transfersThe Namibian
… The Kavango Link is a long-standing government plan to transfer water from the Kavango River near Rundu to the central parts of Namibia, including Windhoek, through a pipeline to Grootfontein that would connect to the existing Eastern National Water Carrier. …
Govt urged to ditch Kavango water link projectWindhoek Observer
… The outreach will target communities along the two corridors, including Otjiwarongo, Okahandja, Okakarara, Otavi and Grootfontein. …
Police put B1, B2 under holiday road safety spotlightNew Era
… On the Otjiwarongo-Tsumeb/Otavi-Grootfontein rail upgrade, procurement and supply activities had commenced, with the project reaching 11.4% progress. …
210km railway upgradedWindhoek Observer
… During the visit, the Tanzanian delegation toured several strategic and military-related sites, including the Army Battle School in Grootfontein, Dune 7, the Walvis Bay Lagoon and the August 26 Group of Companies.
Namibia, Tanzania deepen military cooperation through exchange visitInformanté
Staff Reporter ANELDA Shigwedha, a 34-year-old woman who was arrested for the murder of her husband, Sergeant Thomas Shigwedha, appeared in the Grootfontein Magistrates’ Court this week, and the matter was subsequently postponed to 28 August 2026 for Shigwedha to plead to the cha …
Woman accused of murdering police officer spouse for insurance to apply for bailPolice reported three separate deaths over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found at Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 25-year-old with multiple stab wounds at Grootfontein, and a 14-year-old boy discovered near Opuwo. Investigations into each incident are continuing.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported three separate deaths over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found at Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 25-year-old with multiple stab wounds at Grootfontein, and a 14-year-old boy discovered near Opuwo. Investigations into each incident are continuing.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, with petrol increasing by 60c and diesel by 160c per litre as of 2 September. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world's oil supplies, has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 a barrel.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force reported the discovery of three lifeless bodies in different parts of the country over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found near the railway line in Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 22-year-old man found beside a road in Windhoek who succumbed to his injuries, and a 25-year-old man found near Otjiwanda Mall in Grootfontein.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
Defending champions FNB Kudus have sealed their knockout-stage place in the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their scheduled match in Walvis Bay due to severe financial difficulties.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been equipped with specialised medical equipment worth approximately N$4 million, including a C-Arm imaging machine and orthopaedic tools, to strengthen its capacity to handle trauma and orthopaedic cases locally. The regional health director urged the facility to treat eligible trauma patients on-site rather than transferring them to other providers.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the government to abandon the Kavango Link project, a decades-old plan to transfer water from the Kavango River to Windhoek and central areas, arguing it is environmentally unsustainable and could strain relations with Botswana. The chamber's chief executive Chris Brown warned that the river is already exploited by unmonitored green schemes and farms.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police have launched an integrated road safety operation running from 12 August to 10 September, focusing on the B1 and B2 national road corridors following 279 deaths in 1,747 road crashes between January and August 2026. The operation will deploy twenty dedicated Traffic Law Enforcement Officers and target speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, and vehicle safety violations.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport upgraded and completed 210 kilometres of railway infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year as part of efforts to upgrade, construct, maintain and modernise the national railway network through TransNamib. Progress was also recorded on multiple rail projects including the Kranzberg–Otjiwarongo upgrade, where 16,300 tonnes of rails and 48 turnouts were delivered representing 40% completion of Lot 1.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to defence cooperation following a five-day exchange visit by Tanzania's Land Forces Commander and his delegation from 3 to 7 August. Namibian Army Commander Major General Aktofel Nambahu emphasised the need for African militaries to strengthen cooperation in addressing transnational organised crime, violent extremism, cyber threats and climate change effects.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Anelda Shigwedha, 34, is accused of murdering her husband, Sergeant Thomas Shigwedha, a police officer stationed at Okakarara, in a plot to claim funeral cover payouts. She faces charges of murder under the Domestic Violence Act and money laundering; her case was postponed to 28 August 2026 for her to plead and apply for bail.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
A N$132 million hostel under construction at Otjiwanda Secondary School in Grootfontein is intended to ease secondary school placement pressure by providing accommodation for learners from remote communities. The facility, expected to be completed in 2028, will include separate boys' and girls' hostels, staff houses, a kitchen and dining hall, and sports facilities to address the challenge of learners securing school places but lacking suitable accommodation.
6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Farmers in Gobabis say they keep livestock within municipal boundaries because they lack access to farmland, despite bylaws prohibiting animals in urban areas. One farmer says he applied for a resettlement farm 20 years ago but was unsuccessful, and his animals help him transport water over long distances.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Central North Volleyball Association League delivered weekend action in Grootfontein with multiple teams competing for league points. NOVC Ladies were crowned the 2026 CNVA League Champions after defeating GVC 3-0, while MGVC extended their men's league lead to six points with a 3-1 victory over GVC and a 3-0 win over B2Gold.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has called for stronger national investment in road safety along the B1 highway, warning that the country's busiest transport corridor has become synonymous with devastating loss of life. A road safety community engagement initiative launched in Otjiwarongo will travel to multiple towns during the week, involving the directorate of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture and other stakeholders.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo members in Grootfontein district remain deadlocked over disputed meetings and quorum requirements, with the district coordinator and information officer warning that branch conferences must be held soon or the district will be unable to elect new leadership before terms expire next month.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's housing shortage has grown to approximately 300,000 units from about 80,000 in 2007, with rapid urbanisation and rising construction costs straining supply. Windhoek's population expands at 3.1% annually while informal settlements grow at 6.1%, with approximately 11,000 new informal dwellings added yearly against formal housing demand of 15,000 units annually.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Around 11,000 new shacks are erected annually across Namibia, reflecting an expanding housing crisis driven by urban migration that outpaces formal housing delivery. The estimated housing deficit has grown to approximately 300,000 homes, nearly four times higher than the 80,000-unit backlog recorded in 2007.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Around 11,000 new shacks are erected across Namibia annually, reflecting an urban migration and housing deficit deepening faster than formal housing delivery can address. Economists estimate Namibia's housing deficit has ballooned to around 300,000 homes, nearly four times higher than the 80,000-unit backlog recorded in 2007.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
A corruption case against former Grootfontein councillor Etnee Jack Tsanigab, arrested in 2020 for allegedly using family members' names to buy property cheaply from the local authority, was struck from the court roll after the State indicated it was not ready to proceed. In a related matter, High Court Judge Thomas Masuku dismissed Tsanigab's N$771 008 claim against Grootfontein Municipality for alleged jackhammer rental costs, finding he could not provide supporting invoices.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Former Grootfontein councillor Etnee Jack Tsanigab, arrested in 2020 on suspicion of using family members' names to buy property cheaply from the local authority, has had his case struck from the court roll after the State indicated it was not ready to proceed. In a related matter, a High Court judge dismissed Tsanigab's N$771,008 claim against Grootfontein Municipality over a jackhammer rental dispute.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao announced that Namibia has met international criteria for ending the cholera outbreak after both Grootfontein and Opuwo health districts completed more than 28 days without a confirmed case. The outbreak, declared on 27 November 2025, resulted in 82 laboratory-confirmed cases out of 282 suspected cases and one death in Opuwo district.
15 July 2026 · New Era →
Councillor Angelina Immanuel has submitted formal questions to the Ondangwa Town Council CEO, alleging the mayor left an authorised NALASRA games trip to attend the Omaludi Festival opening without council approval, while still claiming official travel benefits including vehicle use and daily subsistence allowance.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
ALOUIS !Ui N#amce, a 27-year-old San man arrested as a second accused in a case involving British tourist Douglas Robert Brook, was granted bail of N$2,000 by Magistrate Bornface Konga in Grootfontein. Brook, arrested in May 2025, faces 39 charges including rape and instructing San children at Grashoek Living Museum to pose for nude photography; N#amce faces similar charges except rape and pleaded not guilty.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
Angolan prosecutors have asked a court to sentence two Russian nationals to 18 years in prison each and expel them after serving their terms in a terrorism case. The trial, running alongside a separate terrorism case in Namibia involving Jona Hangula, involves the Russians and two Angolan men, with prosecutors seeking varying sentences of 10–15 years for the Angolans.
8 July 2026 · Informanté →
The State has applied for parts of the terrorism trial of Jona Hangula to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. The prosecution is seeking to allow an FBI special agent to testify under an alias, in disguise, and with limited courtroom access.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tunga Real Estate Fund distributed N$21.66 million to the Government Institutions Pension Fund, bringing total distributions to N$265 million. The fund invests in retail centres, office developments, distribution facilities and housing projects across several Namibian towns.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Old Mutual Alternative Investments Namibia has announced a distribution from the Tunga Real Estate Fund to investor participants, with N$21.6 million allocated to the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), which holds a 99% stake. This brings total distributions to GIPF to N$266 million since the fund's establishment in September 2011.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two Grade 9 learners, aged 19 and 16, were arrested at a Grootfontein school last Wednesday after being allegedly found in possession of a ziplock bag containing 14.5 grams of drugs.
22 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Defence Force held a week-long motor vehicle accident awareness workshop at the Lieutenant-General Dimo Hamaambo Garrison in Grootfontein, aiming to reduce accidents and become accident-free on the country's roads. Deputy Army Commander Brigadier General Andreas Diyeve urged transport officers and drivers to conduct proper vehicle inspections and apply road safety knowledge in their units.
19 June 2026 · Informanté →
More than 200 boxing enthusiasts attended a tournament at Grootfontein Soccer Stadium hosted by Morning Star Boxing Academy. Junior Shikondhi, Olivia Ambrosius, and Petrus Ndeity were named Best Youth, Junior, and Senior Boxers respectively.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →