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Order a long-term news report on Karibib
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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New Era
… According to the water utility, the disruption affected the Usakos and Karibib town councils, the Navachab mine, the Otjimbingwe urban and rural areas, as well as customers along the Karibib– Otjimbingwe pipeline. …
Theft disrupts Usakos water supplyThe Namibian
At least 120 riders from various motor cycle clubs (MCCs) across the country will head to Karibib this Sunday for the annual Ubuntu Breakfast Run (UBF), as is custom with bikers across Africa. …
The spirit of Ubuntu through motorcyclingInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) has announced that Karibib and surrounding areas will experience a water supply interruption next week. …
Karibib and surrounding areas to experience water interruptions next weekThe Namibian
… The projects comprise a 1.08MW diesel-generation plant by Beefcor Meat Suppliers (Pty) Ltd at Okahandja for own consumption, a 450kVA diesel and 249.56kWp solar PV hybrid system by Namibia Marble & Granite (Pty) Ltd at Karibib for own use, a 1MW diesel generator by NamPower at Ge …
Spotlight on six new power-generation projectsThe Namibian
THIS past weekend various motorcycle clubs saddled up their bikes and took the road to Karibib to participate in the first Breakfast Run for 2025.Around 100 bikers from across Namibia and Angola took part in the annual Ubuntu Breakfast Run to kick this year off with a bang. …
When the open roads callThe Namibian
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Usakos district held an Employee Wellness Sports Day at Karibib over the weekend. …
Health employees bond at KaribibThe Namibian
… On the same day at Karibib, Wander Gases (17) died on the spot after being stabbed in the chest with a kitchen knife by her 27-year-old sister. …
Brother kills brother, sister kills sisterThe Namibian
The ninth edition of the Navachab Half Marathon will be held at Karibib on Saturday morning, starting at 07h00. …
Ninth Navachab Half Marathon launchedThe Namibian
A 29-year-old driver, who allegedly has no driving licence, struck and killed a baby (1) at Karibib’s informal settlement on Wednesday, the police has reported. …
Karibib baby killed in hit and runThe Namibian
… Top Revs encountered several cars dating back to the early 70s like the Datsun LDV at Omaruru, while a late 70s Ford Cortina 3,0L V6 is still operating at neighbouring Karibib – all in good running order.
The art of restoring vintage carsMa|gaisa music acts T-Bozz & Staika and Jaliza are performing at Okarundu Campsite in the Otjimbingwe district this Saturday, ahead of the 'Rumble at the Coast' event in Swakopmund in December.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Ma|gaisa music acts T-Bozz & Staika and Jaliza are performing at Okarundu Campsite in the Otjimbingwe district this Saturday, ahead of the 'Rumble at the Coast' event in Swakopmund in December.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
The 401km Nedbank Desert Dash endurance race will run from 11 to 12 December, bringing local and international cyclists from Windhoek to Swakopmund. Nedbank Namibia's managing director highlighted the event's growing international participation and its role in establishing Namibia as a world-class cycling destination.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The education ministry plans to construct 148 permanent classrooms and 66 pre-primary classrooms across all 14 regions, and build 25 new schools in 10 regions, ahead of the 2027 academic year to address overcrowding and improve access to education. Implementation began in the 2025/26 financial year, with 22 of the new schools already at roof level.
15 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's acting Inspector General said the country cannot be complacent despite a slight drop in festive season road deaths, noting that the 2025/2026 campaign recorded 470 crashes, 932 injuries, and 92 fatalities. She emphasized that effective road safety requires more than police enforcement alone.
15 October 2026 · New Era →
Afropop and Afrofusion artist Saggarias Karunga, known as Kalux, has become one of Namibia's most sought-after collaborators, with multiple hits alongside artists including Mooi Ngaro, One Blood, Adora and Jaliza. His duet with Mooi Ngaro, '//Khoara', has 2.4 million YouTube views, while his latest solo hit '!No' has reached 800,000 views.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek High Court has set aside the mining licence granted to Chinese-owned Xinfeng Investment in September 2022, finding that the company's licence application contained misleading information that materially affected the former mines minister's decision. The court referred the application back for reconsideration, but the company has instructed its lawyers to appeal to the Supreme Court.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Michelle Nakokurejikene, known online as NokooTheChef, has been nominated in the foodie content creator category at the upcoming MTC Content Creator Awards. The 28-year-old from Keetmanshoop grew up moving across Namibia and developed her love for cooking from childhood play that became household responsibility, blending cultural representation, homestyle recipes and accessible cooking.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Works and Transport Minister Veiko Nekundi announced that a completed N$552 million upgrade of the 31-kilometre Karibib-Usakos road now includes a N$60 million emergency response and traffic management facility with cameras and two-way identification capability, allowing traffic officers to track and intercept reckless drivers along the route.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The upgraded Karibib–Usakos Road and Usakos Traffic Circle in Erongo Region have been officially opened by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, marking a milestone in regional connectivity and safety. The minister warned road users to adhere to traffic regulations and cautioned truck drivers against overloading, saying the practice could damage the million-dollar investment.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Usakos recorded the Erongo region's highest child malnutrition incidence rate over the past three years despite recording fewer cases than larger districts, driven by widespread poverty and systemic healthcare gaps. The district's incidence rate was 7.2% in 2024, 5.3% in 2025, and 4% between January and July 2026, compared to the regional rate of 3.7%, 3.9%, and 2.5% respectively.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Osino Gold Exploration and Mining has received environmental clearance to abstract groundwater from the Kranzberg Aquifer in Usakos for water supply at its Twin Hills Mine in the Erongo Region. The Environmental Clearance Certificate was granted on 3 September by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism's directorate of environmental affairs.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Left-handed guitarist Immanuel 'Brazho' |Gomusab, self-taught from Tsaobes settlement in Erongo, fronted cover bands Black 5 and Silver Stars, performing renditions of international hits and later opened for South African band Harari. Brazho attributes his success to long hours and strict rehearsal discipline rather than overnight success.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Karibib and several other areas received light rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday, with Karibib recording 10mm and other locations receiving between 1.5mm and 9mm. The Namibia Meteorological Service expects more rain on Friday, particularly in the north-western parts of the country.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Elsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Tjikune Leitner, who performed as Chikune and won Namibia's artist of the year, has moved into medicine and currently works as a doctor at a private health centre in Rosh Pinah. She describes the shift as growth rather than a goodbye from music.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses criticised senior education officials, regional leaders, and the Erongo Regional Council chairperson for skipping the opening of the Erongo Arts and Culture Regional Festival 2026 in Karibib, and said she has expressed her disappointment to education minister Sanet Steenkamp, demanding an explanation for their no-shows.
20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia is advancing rail infrastructure development, including the operational Walvis Bay-Karibib freight corridor launched in July 2026 targeting 25,000 tonnes monthly, and the proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway linking Walvis Bay to Windhoek, Gaborone and Johannesburg, to compete for Southern African freight volumes and secure Port of Walvis Bay traffic amid regional competition.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two children aged five and six died after being struck by a vehicle at the Karibib road block on Thursday afternoon when they ran into the road to cross it. The driver, a licensed 64-year-old, tested negative for alcohol, and the case is being investigated as culpable homicide.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A land subdivision and rezoning application has been published for a new public hospital in Karibib. The proposal involves rezoning land east of Metro Fresh on Kapapu Road from "undetermined" to "institutional" to create a dedicated healthcare facility site intended to be donated to the government; public comment is invited before 6 August.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the 12th Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million, with the race scheduled for 19 September targeting approximately 2,000 entries. The mine aims to grow the event into an international competition, with prize allocations rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine has committed close to N$1.5 million towards the 12th edition of the Navachab Half Marathon, increasing the race prize purse to nearly N$530,000 and aiming to transform the event into a bronze-label international road race within three to four years.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million for the event's 12th edition, with prize money allocation rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year. The mine aims to develop the race into an international competition featuring athletes from Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Critical Metals has secured C$11 million (about N$130 million) to advance processing at its Lofdal rare earth project as part of efforts to process critical minerals domestically and produce higher-value rare earth carbonates. The funding was approved by a joint management committee overseeing the project through a partnership between Namibia Critical Metals, the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security, and Toyota Tsusho.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has allocated N$10 million towards a Food/Cash-for-Work Programme for the current financial year to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and create community assets, in response to Namibia's unemployment rate of 36.9% and youth unemployment of 44.1%.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
The Erongo regional electricity distributor has invested nearly N$800 million in electricity infrastructure over the past decade and allocated a further N$152 million for network expansion in the 2025/26 financial year. The utility is also advancing a 20MW solar generation project valued at approximately N$470 million to increase local electricity generation and reduce reliance on imported power.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Three armed suspects robbed a Chinese hardware store in Karibib on 20 June, restraining two residents and escaping with approximately N$150,000 in cash, two cellphones, waist bags containing personal documents, and Chinese-branded cigarettes. Police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
22 June 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo Region Governor Nathalia /Goagoses said regional leadership is actively working to address water supply instability, expressing optimism that a planned second desalination plant will help reduce pressure on existing water resources. The Governor acknowledged that parts of the region, including Otjimbingwe, continue to experience serious water supply challenges, but assured residents that regional authorities are working to resolve the issue.
19 June 2026 · Informanté →