Also known as: Iikokola village headman · Nashandi · Executive Director of the National Planning Commission · Headman Nashandi · Patrick Nashandi · I-Ben Natangwe Nashandi
National Planning Commission Executive Director who was shot and seriously wounded during a January 2026 land dispute meeting in Oshikoto Region.
Following a fatal land dispute in Oshikoto where a headman was killed and another wounded, Namibian Police have urged traditional leaders to involve law enforcement in community dispute-resolution processes and public gatherings. Police say their mandate includes protecting lives and property, and community engagement is essential for maintaining peace and safety.
7 January 2026 · New Era →
Following a fatal land dispute in Oshikoto where a headman was killed and another wounded, Namibian Police have urged traditional leaders to involve law enforcement in community dispute-resolution processes and public gatherings. Police say their mandate includes protecting lives and property, and community engagement is essential for maintaining peace and safety.
7 January 2026 · New Era →
The government is addressing the issue of illegal fences in the Northern Communal Areas, with 22 fences already identified in Ohangwena Region for removal. Farmers who fenced off communal land without approval from the Communal Land Board will be notified to remove the fences themselves, and if they fail to comply, the board will remove them and recover costs while pursuing criminal charges.
7 January 2026 · Informanté →
A 59-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly shooting and killing Onelago village headman Sem Nepando and critically wounding Iikokola headman I-Ben Nashandi in a shooting at Iikokola village on Friday; the accused faces charges including murder, attempted murder, and discharging a firearm in a public place, with the case postponed to June 18, 2026 for further investigation.
6 January 2026 · New Era →
Sinskus Johannes, accused of fatally shooting headman Sam Nepando and injuring headman I-Ben Nashandi in Oshikoto Region's Iikokola village on Friday, was remanded in custody with his case postponed to 18 June to allow him to apply for legal aid. The accused and victims were childhood family friends with close social ties.
6 January 2026 · Informanté →
A male suspect has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing village headman Sam Nepando and injuring National Planning Commission Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi during a Community Court session in Ondangwa dealing with a land dispute. The suspect fled the scene after the incident but was later apprehended by police and is expected to appear in court on Monday.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Ondonga Traditional Authority condemned a violent shooting in Oshikoto Region during a community court dispute resolution session in which village headman Sam Nepando was fatally wounded and headman I-Ben Nashandi (also Executive Director of the National Planning Commission) was seriously injured. The OTA pledged to work with government and law enforcement to ensure justice and protect community court leaders.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →
I-Ben Nashandi, Executive Director of the National Planning Commission, was shot and seriously wounded while presiding over a land dispute case in the Onayena area of Oshikoto Region; another person was killed in the incident. The Ondonga Traditional Authority confirmed the shooting and said an emergency meeting would be held to discuss the matter.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →