The Grootfontein Municipality is mourning the death of longtime educator Magda Theron, who died on 10 May. …
Grootfontein mourns death of ‘dedicated’ teacherNamibia Minute.
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- May 2026
… The documents also refer to the political backgrounds of the two individuals. “Mandume is a politically active figure with prior public service as a councillor in the Grootfontein Municipality,” the statement says. …
Andreas pursues defamation claims over Facebook comments- March 2026
… The Grootfontein Municipality reported that a major water pipeline was damaged when a tree was uprooted by a heavy storm, leaving parts of the town, particularly the Malanami neighbourhood, without water. …
Widespread showers cause disruptions across the country, more heavy rain expected this weekend… In light of the impact of the heavy rain and windstorm, the Grootfontein Municipality has issued an urgent safety advisory. …
Heavy showers hit multiple regionsMulisa Simiyasa GROOTFONTEIN – The Grootfontein Municipality has installed 3 400 prepaid water meters across the town since December 2025, marking significant progress in its transition to a prepaid water management system. …
Grootfontein installs 3 400 prepaid water meters… They requested that members of the Namibian Police and soldiers patrol the area around the school in order to prevent further rape incidents.Community members also called on the Grootfontein Municipality to de-bush the area around Kalenga PS to make it easier for learners to spot …
Crime Briefs- January 2026
… Last week, the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, the Grootfontein Municipality, and the security forces joined the fight. …
Grootfontein cholera outbreak manageable – doctor… Last week, the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, the Grootfontein Municipality, and the security forces joined the fight. …
Cholera outbreak ‘under control’… Last week, the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, the Grootfontein Municipality and the security forces joined the fight. …
Grootfontein cholera outbreak manageable – senior medical officer… Interventions Meanwhile, the Grootfontein Municipality has embarked on a project of installing tippy taps across both the Kap en Bou and Blikkiesdorp informal settlements, which will serve as hands-free handwashing stations. …
Grootfontein grapples with cholera … 22 confirmed cases, more suspected
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Grootfontein mourns longtime educator Magda Theron
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Magda Theron, a teacher at Wilhelm Nortier Primary School, died on 10 May. The Grootfontein Municipality described her as a devoted educator and mentor whose passion for teaching and caring spirit earned her respect within the community.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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Grootfontein mourns longtime educator Magda Theron
Magda Theron, a teacher at Wilhelm Nortier Primary School, died on 10 May. The Grootfontein Municipality described her as a devoted educator and mentor whose passion for teaching and caring spirit earned her respect within the community.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Businessman Andreas sues Facebook users for defamation over posts
Businessman Joseph Andreas has launched legal action against two Facebook users over posts published on 15 May, demanding public apologies, removal of the posts, and N$250 000 each in damages. The posts allegedly described Andreas as a "thug" and criminal, and claimed he had no legitimate business track record.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Saturday 28 March
Heavy rain disrupts services, more storms forecast for weekend
The Namibia Meteorological Service warns of heavy thunderstorms expected in central and southern regions this weekend, with flash floods possible. This week's rainfall has already displaced residents in the Zambezi Region, damaged water infrastructure in Grootfontein, revived major rivers including the Hoarusib and Kuiseb, and affected multiple areas across the country.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 25 March
Heavy rainfall and windstorm damage buildings across Namibia
Heavy showers and a severe windstorm hit multiple regions on Tuesday, with Grootfontein in Otjozondjupa most severely affected; the TyreMax Building had its roof completely blown off, prompting the municipality to warn residents against entering the structure or standing near unstable buildings. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Kunene, Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Khomas, and Hardap regions.
25 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 6 March
Grootfontein installs 3,400 prepaid water meters since December
Grootfontein Municipality has installed 3,400 prepaid water meters at no cost to residents as part of a project targeting 7,000 meters, aiming to improve revenue collection and promote responsible water use. Residents have welcomed the system for providing greater transparency and control over water consumption.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 5 March
Otjiwarongo Municipality defies court order on N$30 million salary debt
The Otjiwarongo Municipality has failed to implement a 2014 salary directive or comply with a Labour Court order to pay over N$30 million in back pay owed to 20 employees, despite the ruling last year. The dispute arose after management ignored a ministry instruction to adjust C4-band employees' salaries by N$7,475 and instead gave them only N$2,000 in adjustments while promoting D-band staff, prompting workers to take the case to court in 2021.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 March
Poaching suspect, DUI arrests, and rape cases in north
A Zambian man faces court after allegedly possessing Lichwe game meat without a permit; multiple DUI arrests were made in Katima Mulilo; and teachers and learners of Kalenga Primary School in Grootfontein marched to demand police patrols after recent rape incidents, including a 14-year-old assaulted near school grounds.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 23 January
Cholera outbreak in Grootfontein spreading but manageable, officials say
A cholera outbreak that began in November in the Kap n Bou informal settlement has spread to several areas in Otjozondjupa region, with 39 confirmed hospitalisations and 108 suspected cases as of January, but no deaths recorded. A senior medical officer says the situation is under control following the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre, and a multi-sectoral task force is now working on containment and elimination through improved water infrastructure, hygiene awareness, and isolation protocols.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 22 January
Cholera outbreak in Grootfontein stabilizing with dedicated treatment centre
A cholera outbreak in Otjozondjupa's Kap n Bou informal settlement has been brought under control through the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital, with only two patients in quarantine as of Monday. The government has deployed improved water infrastructure and mounted multi-sectoral efforts including public awareness campaigns, with no deaths reported despite 39 confirmed hospitalizations and 108 suspected cases since the outbreak began in November 2025.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 21 January
Grootfontein cholera outbreak stabilizing with treatment center operational
A dedicated cholera treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital is successfully managing the outbreak in the Otjozondjupa region, with only two patients in quarantine as of Monday and all others discharged. The government has established a multi-sectoral task force and improved water infrastructure in the Kap n Bou informal settlement, where the outbreak originated in November, with no fatalities recorded to date.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 12 January
Grootfontein cholera outbreak: 22 confirmed cases reported
Grootfontein in Otjozondjupa is experiencing a cholera outbreak with 22 confirmed cases from 83 samples tested, and authorities have identified two hospital admissions while implementing water and sanitation interventions including tippy taps and water network expansion in informal settlements. No deaths have been reported so far, though the region's health director expressed concern about the escalation of confirmed cases.
12 January 2026 · New Era →