Karibib Town Council

Also known as: KTC

Karibib Town Council — local government managing housing, service delivery, and land disposal in Karibib amid mining-driven population growth.

2026-01-212026-09-06

What’s been said

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September 2026
3 SeptNew Era
Karibib Town Council announced plans to sell 100 unserviced residential plots at Usab Extension 6 to Karibib Housing Development (Pty) Ltd
Source
“In June, the council announced plans to sell 100 unserviced residential plots at Usab Extension 6 to Karibib Housing Development (Pty) Ltd.”
Mining boom beckons Karibib….puts pressure on housing, land delivery
June 2026
4 JunThe Namibian
Karibib Town Council intends to dispose of unimproved erven by private treaty
Source
“"The Karibib Town Council intends to dispose of the unimproved erven by way of private treaty in terms of Section 63(2), read together with Section 30(f) of the Local Authorities Act 23 of 1992, as amended," the notice states.”
Karibib plans sale of 100 plots
4 JunThe Namibian
Karibib Town Council entered into a joint venture with Osino and Development Workshop Namibia
Source
“"The council entered into a joint venture with Osino (funder) and Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) to collaborate on land delivery.”
Karibib plans sale of 100 plots
May 2026
25 MayThe Namibian
Karibib Town Council said the incident was linked to a misunderstanding during relocation and clean-up
Source
“Following the intervention, the Karibib Town Council said the incident was linked to a misunderstanding during a relocation and clean-up process by the contractor.”
Dumped CVs a mine field for Karibib contractor
March 2026
31 MarNew Era
Karibib Town Council is hindered by lack of funding
Source
“In a recent interview with Nampa, Karibib CEO Tangeni Enkono said while the council has initiated several development projects, progress is being hindered by a lack of funding.”
Financial constraints cripple Karibib’s development
31 MarNew Era
Karibib Town Council provided land for the project at no cost
Source
“The Karibib Town Council provided land for the project at no cost, while Navachab is the main funder, with additional partners being sought to support completion.”
N$120m Karibib health centre on track
26 MarNew Era
Karibib Town Council provided the land for the health centre development at no cost
Source
“The Karibib Town Council provided the land for the development at no cost.”
Completion of Karibib medical centre in 2028
February 2026
13 FebInformanté
Karibib Town Council denied claims of asbestos contamination in marble sand distributed by the Council
Source
“The Karibib Town Council has denied claims of asbestos contamination in the marble sand distributed by the Council, following allegations made by an independent researcher from the United States.”
Karibib Town Council denies claims of asbestos contamination
January 2026
23 JanNew Era
Karibib Town Council is developing and implementing a strategic plan with realistic, achievable goals aligned with national and regional development policies
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“As a Council, we intend to develop and implement a strategic plan with realistic, achievable goals that align with national and regional development policies.”
On the spot with Limba Mupetami – Karibib’s vision for service, governance reform
23 JanNew Era
Karibib Town Council has started reviewing all existing policies to ensure they meet demands of changing socio-economic factors and regulations
Source
“As a Council, we have started reviewing all existing policies to ensure that they meet the demands of the ever-changing socio-economic factors, regulations and technological trends that significantly influence our operations.”
On the spot with Limba Mupetami – Karibib’s vision for service, governance reform

Mining & Energy

Twin Hills gold mine construction strains housing market

The News

Mining expansion around Karibib, driven by Osino Resources' Twin Hills gold mine development, is creating job opportunities but intensifying pressure on land and housing availability in Karibib, Omaruru and Usakos. The mine currently employs 1,500 people on site with first production expected around this time next year, and is projected to employ at least 1,000 directly once operational.

3 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 3 September

Twin Hills gold mine construction strains housing market
Mining expansion around Karibib, driven by Osino Resources' Twin Hills gold mine development, is creating job opportunities but intensifying pressure on land and housing availability in Karibib, Omaruru and Usakos. The mine currently employs 1,500 people on site with first production expected around this time next year, and is projected to employ at least 1,000 directly once operational.
3 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 4 June

Karibib Council to sell 100 unserviced plots via joint venture
The Karibib Town Council plans to dispose of 100 unimproved plots at Usab Extension 6, generating more than N$403 000, through a joint venture with mining company Osino Resources and Development Workshop Namibia. The plots range from 300 to 1 500 square metres, designated for single residential use, with prices between N$3 000 and N$4 700 per plot; objections are due by 30 June.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 25 May

Erongo governor orders mining contractor halt over dumped CVs
The Erongo governor's office has ordered M15 Mining Contractor, hired by Osino Resources Corp, to halt operations immediately after jobseekers' CVs were found dumped at Karibib. The governor called the incident "disrespectful and unacceptable" and directed the company to appear before her office to account for the matter, though Karibib Town Council suggested it resulted from a misunderstanding during a relocation and clean-up process.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

Financial and staffing shortages hamper Karibib's growth
Karibib Town Council faces mounting challenges from limited funding and manpower as rapid population growth driven by mining activity strains housing and service delivery. The council is prioritising the formalisation of two informal settlements and planning new housing extensions, but residents report slow progress on sanitation and waste management.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Navachab Gold Mine begins N$120m Karibib health centre
Navachab Gold Mine has started construction of a N$120 million health centre in Karibib, a 15-bed rural facility designed to improve healthcare access after Covid-19 exposed infrastructure gaps. The project is expected to be completed and handed to government by 2028, with visible construction beginning in April.
31 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 March

Karibib Health Centre construction begins, completion targeted in 2028
The N$120 million Karibib Health Centre is under construction with groundwork underway and completion planned for 2028. The facility will be built in phases and handed over to the government as a public health facility, addressing gaps in healthcare services for residents who currently travel to nearby towns for urgent care.
26 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 February

Karibib Council denies asbestos in marble sand distribution
Karibib Town Council has disputed claims by a US researcher that marble dust and by-products in the area contain asbestos fibres, citing independent laboratory testing in June 2025 that found no asbestos in marble dust samples from local suppliers.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 February

Three Japanese volunteers arrive to build skills in Namibia
Three Japanese volunteers have arrived in Namibia to spend two years working with local partners through the Japanese International Cooperation Agency's overseas volunteering programme. They will focus on capacity building in areas including batik artistry, youth skills development, and environmental education in Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, and Karibib respectively.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

Karibib CEO outlines service delivery and governance reforms
Karibib Town Council's newly appointed CEO Tangeni Enkono has outlined priorities including housing, sanitation, roads and industrial development to support mining activities, alongside governance reforms, financial sustainability measures such as prepaid water metres and debt collection, and community engagement to improve residents' quality of life.
23 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

Karibib faces water cuts until January pump replacement
NamWater announced a water supply interruption affecting Karibib and surrounding areas due to a faulty abstraction pump at Swakoppoort Dam. The technical team is installing a replacement pump, with work scheduled for completion on 20 January 2026, and customers are asked to use water sparingly until supply is restored.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →