News reports
Order a long-term news report on Grootfontein
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Windhoek Observer
… Emvula also questioned whether heavy commercial traffic is being properly regulated. “We have come across reports of unmanned weighbridges between Katima and Grootfontein, and truck operators have discovered innovative ways to pass these facilities,” he said. …
Govt yet to approve toll gatesInformanté
… 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. …
Women in Large-Scale FarmingInformanté
… The other finalists were Tangi Shimuningeni from Walvis Bay and Jason Kungunwa from Grootfontein. …
Katima Mulilo man wins Jetour SUV in MTC Fan Cup TriviaThe Namibian
… When contacted by The Namibian, Schneider was packing up to travel back to their farm, Okamutombe, near Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa region. …
N$800 000 for bull with impressive breeding valuesThe Namibian
… The churches of Grootfontein have called for all members of the community to join a prayer gathering against road accidents on 14 May. …
Man dies in car crash outside GobabisThe Namibian
… We are expanding to Okahandja, Otjiwarongo, Keetmanshoop, Oshakati and Grootfontein this year alone thanks to the FirstRand Foundation sponsoring the initiative.” “Support will also be provided to tennis clubs at Rundu, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. …
Tennis association commits to growth of sportThe Namibian
… He warns that a steep increase could place a heavy burden on already stretched household budgets. “The suggested fares of N$450 from Windhoek to the north, N$300 from Grootfontein to Windhoek, and N$270 to Swakopmund seem reasonable if implemented carefully,” he says, adding that …
Nekundi to respond on taxi fare increase requestThe Namibian
Residents at Grootfontein this week raised concerns after cattle were seen grazing in a cemetery. …
Grootfontein cattle graze on the gravesInformanté
… Rail conditions are also being assessed between Otavi and Grootfontein for the upgrade of the line in the second quarter of 2026. …
TransNamib says rail incidents on the decrease, close to 50 derailments recorded over past five yearsInformanté
… Okatjeru, near Grootfontein, is one such place that recently saw notable showers, which were accompanied by a severe hailstorm. …
Hailstorm, heavy rain hit Okatjeru and RunduSoini Shoonga, a 13-year-old at Makalani Primary School in Grootfontein, created an interactive, solar-powered mathematics quiz game using recycled materials to make learning maths less intimidating. He won the Best Innovation Project award, earning N$20,000, and is now developing an AI-powered application to help Namibian learners with mathematics.
16 October 2026 · New Era →
Soini Shoonga, a 13-year-old at Makalani Primary School in Grootfontein, created an interactive, solar-powered mathematics quiz game using recycled materials to make learning maths less intimidating. He won the Best Innovation Project award, earning N$20,000, and is now developing an AI-powered application to help Namibian learners with mathematics.
16 October 2026 · New Era →
The Pupkewitz Group has begun construction of a larger, modern MegaBuild branch at Grootfontein on the B14 to Otjinene, featuring improved accessibility, expanded product range and enhanced capacity to serve the region's contractors, farmers, homeowners and businesses.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, through partnership with the Namibia Housing Action Group, has constructed and delivered over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide since 1998. Since July last year, the SDFN has constructed and delivered 2 354 houses and established more than 1 000 active savings groups with over 33 000 members across the country's 14 regions.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
Four armed men robbed a bar in Omulunga, Grootfontein on Friday night, assaulting a security guard and forcing a bar attendant to open a safe. They fled with about N$16,000 in cash and a cellphone; no arrests have been made.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has connected Grootfontein, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb to its 5G network in the second phase of its rollout, which includes 19 new sites across nine regions and additional capacity in Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The expansion is part of MTC's strategy to increase network capacity and reliability as demand for mobile connectivity grows, with funding also being deployed via the Communications Regulatory Authority's Universal Service Fund to extend coverage to underserved areas.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Four teams face off in Namibia's rugby premier league semi-finals tomorrow: FNB Wanderers, the league leaders on 85 points, play FNB Grootfontein, while defending champions FNB Kudus take on Montego United. The league campaign, which started five months ago, saw Wanderers finish on top after 15 wins and one loss, with Kudus and United finishing third and second respectively.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Grootfontein Agricultural and Industrial Show continues until 25 September following an FMD outbreak, but livestock exhibitors have been required to return cattle and small stock to their farms of origin. Organizers say the financial impact is significant for breeders who had prepared for auctions and other activities.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Mureti Royal House of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority has called on the government to accelerate construction of the Okahandja-Hochfeld-Okondjatu road, citing the lack of clear timelines and slow progress despite a commitment from works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi last year. The road is described as important for communities in Otjozondjupa and could improve regional connections while reducing pressure on the B1.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Morning Star Boxing and Fitness Academy in Grootfontein has undergone a major refit of its training facility, featuring new punching bags, hook and uppercut bags, and a four-metre boxing ring, with support from patron Tim Wolstenholme, the Grootfontein Municipality, and local and international partners.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's National Prayer Day on Saturday coincided with multiple reports of murders, attempted murders, and gender-based violence over the weekend, including the killing of an 11-year-old boy and fatal stabbings. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to turn prayer into meaningful action against GBV and killings.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Defence Force's week-long sports games in Grootfontein brought together athletes from all NDF services across nine sporting codes. Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi said the event strengthened unity, teamwork, discipline, physical fitness and fighting spirit, and urged athletes to apply lessons learned to military duties.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled 13 proposed requirements to tighten regulation of driving schools, including compulsory formal training, testing and certification for instructors. The proposals are expected to come into effect on 1 April 2027.
8 September 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 →