Also known as: KTC
Karibib Town Council — local government body managing housing, water, sanitation and services in Karibib amid mining-driven population growth and infrastructure strain.
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Informanté
Karibib Town Council denied claims of asbestos contamination in marble sand distributed by the Council
“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 contaminationNew Era
Karibib Town Council is developing and implementing a strategic plan with realistic, achievable goals aligned with national and regional development policies
“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 reformNew Era
Karibib Town Council has started reviewing all existing policies to ensure they meet demands of changing socio-economic factors and regulations
“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 reformKaribib residents face a severe mosquito infestation driven by leaking sewage pipes that has intensified over the past five months, making daily activities difficult. Town council and health authorities are implementing urgent intervention measures to address the problem.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Karibib residents face a severe mosquito infestation driven by leaking sewage pipes that has intensified over the past five months, making daily activities difficult. Town council and health authorities are implementing urgent intervention measures to address the problem.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Karibib Town Council has acknowledged concerns from residents about an increase in mosquitoes in the town and says it is implementing measures to address the infestation.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →