Also known as: Okahandja municipality
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The Namibian
The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has assured residents of Okahandja that their tap water remains safe for consumption, despite recent public complaints regarding an unusual taste and odour. …
Okahandja water safe to drink despite taste, odour issues – NamWaterWindhoek Observer
… Meanwhile, another source told the Windhoek Observer that the two security guards who apprehended Muundjua on Saturday, following an alleged attempted rape of a 10-year-old girl in Okahandja, found him attempting to slit the child’s throat with a knife. …
Okahandja murder accused allegedly returned to class after killing Fabianu …hid bloodied knife in school’s bathroomThe Namibian
The family of one of the girls who were murdered at Okahandja early last year say they are grateful for the breakthrough in the investigation, but still have many unanswered questions. …
Aunt of slain Roswinds doubts accused acted aloneThe Namibian
The Municipality of Okahandja intends to sell numerous residential and other properties to private buyers, including a four-hectare portion to Beefcor Meat Suppliers (Pty) Ltd for N$600 000. …
Okahandja to sell 100 erven as Beefcor secures N$600 000 land dealNew Era
Iuze Mukube Forensic and circumstantial evidence have purportedly unearthed the involvement of an 18-year-old in a series of killings that sent shockwaves and fear among the Okahandja community last year. …
Teenager apprehended in serial killings…Police make breakthrough arrest in Maarsdorp, Fabianu caseNew Era
… These are Otjiwarongo to Otavi, Otavi to Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo to Okahandja, Okahandja to Karibib to Arandis, and Karibib to Omaruru to Kalkfeld to Otjiwarongo. …
Nainda says festive season deaths drop remains insignificantWindhoek Observer
The courage of the two security guards who intervened when a 10-year-old girl was allegedly attacked in Okahandja deserves recognition. …
Okahandja: A failure to connect the dotsWindhoek Observer
Renthia Kaimbi Okahandja community members are questioning why police did not detect the alleged conduct of murder suspect Muundjua Karinambande earlier after he was accused of cutting cables connected to CCTV cameras installed at K W von Maree Combined School in September 2025. …
Okahandja murder suspect allegedly cut school CCTV cables …security guards who apprehended him set to receive rewards after business community’s pledgesThe Namibian
The family of murdered Ingrid Maasdorp (5) has filed a N$2.2-million civil claim against the government, accusing the state of negligence over the girl’s kidnapping and murder at a school at Okahandja last year. …
Ingrid Maasdorp’s family sues government for N$2.2 millionWindhoek Observer
“I’m really sorry”: Okahandja murder accused apologises in court Renthia Kaimbi Murder and rape accused Muundjua Karinambandje apologised for his alleged crimes during his first court appearance on Wednesday, telling the court: “I just wanted to say that I’m really, really sorry …
“I’m really sorry”: Okahandja murder accused apologises in courtNamWater has assured residents of Okahandja that tap water remains safe for consumption despite complaints about unusual taste and odour, which the corporation attributes to seasonal dam turnover at Von Bach Dam increasing organic compounds. The corporation has implemented corrective measures including improved activated carbon dosing, aeration, and increased water quality monitoring.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has assured residents of Okahandja that tap water remains safe for consumption despite complaints about unusual taste and odour, which the corporation attributes to seasonal dam turnover at Von Bach Dam increasing organic compounds. The corporation has implemented corrective measures including improved activated carbon dosing, aeration, and increased water quality monitoring.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Renthia Kaimbi Karinambande Muundjua has allegedly confessed to luring seven-year-old Roswinds Fabianu from K W von Maree Combined School with N$2 coins, then raping and killing her in nearby bushes, according to sources close to the investigation. The child's mother confirmed that Fabianu's stomach had been cut open but disputed reports that internal organs were missing.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police arrested 18-year-old Karinambande Muundjua on Saturday after DNA analysis linked him to the murder of 7-year-old Roswinds Fabianu; he has also been charged in connection with the death of 5-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp. The family of one victim expressed gratitude for the arrest but stated they believe a mastermind remains at large.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Municipality of Okahandja plans to sell numerous residential and other properties to private buyers, including a four-hectare portion to Beefcor Meat Suppliers for N$600 000. The public may submit objections by 16 October.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the deaths of multiple young girls in Okahandja, including 5-year-old Ingrid Haylee Maasdorp and 7-year-old Roswind Ndinelao Fabianu, whose bodies were discovered in March and April 2025. Police Acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda announced the breakthrough arrest following forensic and circumstantial evidence linking the suspect to the cases.
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 →
Two security guards in Okahandja intervened when a 10-year-old girl was allegedly attacked, with the business community pledging about N$165,000 in recognition. The incident raises concerns about alleged vandalism of CCTV equipment at a local school in September 2025 and the same suspect's possible involvement.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Muundjua Karinambande, arrested in connection with attempted rape and multiple murders in Okahandja, was suspended from K W von Maree Combined School in September 2025 after allegedly cutting CCTV camera cables. Community members question why police did not investigate the cable-cutting incident at the time, given that CCTV equipment worth more than N$20,000 had been donated following two earlier murders.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The family of five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp, who was kidnapped and murdered at a school in Okahandja last year, has filed a N$2.2-million civil claim against the government, alleging negligence and failure to ensure pupil safety. The witness statement claims the school lacked adequate supervision and security on the morning of her disappearance on 20 March 2025.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Muundjua Karinambandje, facing seven charges including murder, rape, kidnapping and violating bodies, apologised during his first court appearance on Wednesday. He will remain in custody after the State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of alleged offences and risk of reoffending; his case was postponed to 2 March 2027.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police confirmed through forensic DNA testing that a body found in a riverbed on 5 October is that of Danelize Madjiedt (27), who had been missing since 30 August. Investigations into the killing are continuing with persons of interest undergoing investigative processes.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Okahandja on 10 October 2026 after allegedly attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Police sources say he has allegedly confessed to kidnapping, raping and murdering Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu in March last year.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An 18-year-old man has allegedly confessed to the rapes and murders of Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu after being arrested for the attempted rape of a 10-year-old in Okahandja on Saturday. The suspect was 16 at the time of the slayings and attended the same school as the victims.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A video of religious leaders burning wigs and cosmetic products has sparked debate over whether such items are inherently sinful or matters of personal conviction, with church leaders offering differing views on modesty and acceptable appearance among believers. Theologians have also raised concerns about the growing use of self-appointed titles like "prophet" and "papa," arguing that religious authority requires proper formation, accountability, and community recognition.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Allied and Food Workers Union has called on Beefcor Meat Suppliers to delay plans to retrench 393 workers at its Okahandja facility, arguing the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak was only confirmed last month and companies should allow time for restrictions to ease before cutting jobs. Beefcor says the FMD outbreak and restrictions on livestock movement and beef exports have crippled operations and caused lost export income, particularly to the EU market.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Dressage riders gather in Okahandja from Thursday for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Challenge, 7 Nations Challenge, and 2026 Namibian Dressage Championships. Notable competitors include 2025 Namibian champion Svenja Späth and junior champion Leia-Mae van der Merwe, who aim to retain their titles.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 employees at its Okahandja abattoir due to foot-and-mouth disease restrictions that have disrupted livestock slaughtering and beef exports. The company cited reduced operations, lost export income, and ongoing costs as reasons for the proposed retrenchments across multiple departments.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 workers at its Okahandja abattoir due to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which has led the European Union to suspend imports of some Namibian meat. The company says it has lost export income while continuing to carry operating costs, forcing it to consider reducing its workforce.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating four alleged rape cases involving two women and two minors over the weekend across Namibia. The incidents occurred in Hardap, Outjo, Okahandja, and other locations; suspects in most cases remain unidentified or at large.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Police arrested a 39-year-old man after his girlfriend died following an alleged fight in Keetmanshoop and are investigating the alleged rape of two minors aged eight and 11 in Maltahöhe. A four-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run incident at Groot-Aub.
4 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An opinion piece warns that Namibia's water and waste crisis—illustrated by serious pollution in Goreangab Dam and deterioration of Swakoppoort Dam—represents a creeping national emergency that requires far more than technical or environmental debate, as the cost of fixing the problem will vastly exceed prevention.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Okahandja Highlanders have received travelling gear from Okahandja constituency councillor Bethuel Tjaveondja as they prepare to defend their Ongos Valley 7s title at Walvis Bay this weekend. The team won the coastal leg of last year's competition.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
A Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak confirmed in the //Kharas Region on 23 September is expected to cost the economy about N$1.8 billion over 2026 and 2027 and reduce 2026 economic growth by 0.45 percentage points, with nationwide livestock movement restrictions disrupting farming, meat processing, and exports valued at approximately N$5.5 billion annually.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
An FMD outbreak in Namibia is affecting red meat availability, with some retailers reporting depleted stocks as consumers rush to buy meat and processors adjust operations due to livestock movement and trade restrictions. A supermarket in Walvis Bay has run out of red meat, and Beefcor outlets in Windhoek are running low as the situation is compounded by increased stock buying amid uncertainty.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
Teachers and the principal of K.W. von Marees Combined School have submitted witness statements in a N$2.2 million High Court negligence lawsuit filed by Dolly Maasdorp against the Namibian government, alleging the Ministry of Education failed to protect her granddaughter Ingrid, a five-year-old who was raped and murdered in Okahandja on 20 March 2025.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
A parliamentary standing committee report finds that informal traders in Okahandja, Windhoek, Swakopmund and Keetmanshoop lack basic sanitation, secure storage and adequate trading space, with some forced to pay for toilet access or resort to using bushes. The committee conducted visits between October 2025 and January 2026 and documented significant water, sanitation and ablution challenges across all four towns.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mutjangatjike Ben Muundjua, known as 'Mutjanga Bena' and called the crown prince of oviritje, has left the Upambians group to pursue a solo career in the traditional Otjiherero-speaking music genre. He emphasizes authenticity and developing a distinctive sound that sets him apart from other oviritje artists.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate, the highest in the SADC region, reflects a mismatch between qualifications produced and actual job readiness. About a third of TVET graduates are not in employment, education, or training, while employers report persistent shortages in digital and technical skills even as the system oversupplies graduates in business management and public administration.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nasan Energies has successfully rebranded 16 former Shell service stations across Namibia in the first phase of its rebranding programme. The company is now moving into phase two, which will focus on transitioning all Engen-branded service stations to the Nasan Energies brand.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →