Also known as: Okahandja municipality
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The Namibian
… The review comes as official figures show a decline in learner’s licence pass rates since the computerised learner licence testing system was introduced at the Okahandja Natis office on 13 May. …
Learner’s licence pass rates trigger test reviewThe Namibian
… The Khomas100 cycling challenge, which attracted top riders from across the continent and offered International Cycling Union (UCI) points, saw elite competitors tackle a shortened 140-kilometre route from Windhoek to the Gross Barmen Resort outside Okahandja. …
Miller, Preen retain Khomas100 African Gravel titlesInformanté
… According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, in Otjiwarongo, a serious collision occurred approximately eight kilometres south of the town on the B1 road towards Okahandja. …
Several motorists arrested for alleged drunk drivingNamibian Sun
A 26-year-old man reportedly died after allegedly being struck with a spear during a physical fight at Ekunde No. 2 in Okahandja on Tuesday, police said.According to Otjozondjupa police spokesperson Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the incident followed an alleged robbery involvin …
Deadly spear brawlInformanté
… Namibian police are investigating the three apparent suicides that occurred on Friday in Eenhana, Rehoboth and Okahandja. …
Three suicides recorded in Eenhana, Rehoboth and Okahandja on FridayInformanté
… Meanwhile, four men aged 24, 29, 30 and 31 were arrested in Okahandja after police allegedly found them in possession of suspected housebreaking implements. …
Police report multiple housebreaking cases across NamibiaInformanté
… According to the weekend crime bulletin, the incident happened on Friday, 14 August 2026, at 12:30 at Farm Berquell in the Okahandja area, next to Osona Military Base. …
19-year-old dies during military training at Osona baseInformanté
… The graduation ceremony was held at the Namibian Defence Force Training Establishment in Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region. …
NDF expands technical skills with first graduatesThe Namibian
… You can write a song with a guitar under a tree at Okahandja and never see the inside of a recording studio. …
The Song’s Two Body ProblemThe Namibian
… The Okahandja-born Haoses brought the house down after she put up a showstopping performance at the National Theatre of Namibia to claim the grand prize. …
Semi-acoustic showdown: Top 14 face judgesAn editorial argues that environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti is granting environmental clearance certificates without proper due diligence, citing his approval of marine phosphate mining despite fisheries minister opposition and a High Court finding that he failed to apply his mind when clearing mining at Erindi Private Game Reserve, where he overlooked endangered species.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti is granting environmental clearance certificates without proper due diligence, citing his approval of marine phosphate mining despite fisheries minister opposition and a High Court finding that he failed to apply his mind when clearing mining at Erindi Private Game Reserve, where he overlooked endangered species.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
Nine finalists are competing in tonight's Ma/Gaisa Star finale on NTN Backstage, after narrowing down from 600-plus audition entries to find the next winner to claim the crown from last year's champion Sylvia Haoses.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Elemotho, described as "the new sound of the Kalahari," headlined a concert at the National Theatre of Namibia after a four-year absence, alongside performers The Ells, Livinge Dennis and Tisha, with host Jemimah Ndebele introducing each act through spoken word pieces.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has issued an urgent water shortage alert for Omatako Dam, which supplies central areas including Windhoek and Okahandja, warning that the water level has reached critically low levels with available abstraction nearing depletion and only one to two weeks of remaining supply at current conditions.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial argues that while Namibia's upgraded highways efficiently move traffic between destinations, they may unintentionally harm towns along the routes by redirecting economic opportunity away from them. The piece uses Okahandja's experience with the upgraded Windhoek–Okahandja route to illustrate how bypasses can negatively impact local economies despite improving journey times.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Athletes from boxing, rugby, football, and cricket teams in Okahandja participated in a demonstration titled 'Champions against Substance Abuse' on Tuesday, led by regional officials and featuring speakers who shared stories about the dangers of substance abuse for athletes.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A collision between a bakkie and a 16-seater bus on the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo road resulted in four deaths and several injuries.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
A National Council committee investigating Namibia's road-crash crisis found that shortages of traffic officers, weak enforcement, dangerous roads, and delayed emergency response are driving fatalities beyond reckless driving alone. Between January 19 and August 19, 1,905 crashes resulted in 3,592 casualties and 304 deaths across regions.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek High Court has rejected a special plea by the City of Windhoek seeking to dismiss a worker's claim for N$4 million in damages for injuries allegedly sustained while employed as an artisan mechanic. The former employee, who worked in the council's emergency section for over 10 years, claims the injuries—including a cracked shoulder, abdominal hernia, and degenerative osteoarthritis—resulted from CoW's negligence in failing to provide a safe working environment.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Four families in the Oshetu 1 community of Okahandja received keys to newly constructed homes this week through the Standard Bank Namibia Buy-a-Brick initiative.
27 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Works and Transport is reviewing the question bank for Namibia's computerised learner's licence testing system following a decline in pass rates since its May launch. The national pass rate fell from 45% in May to 43% in June and July, with lower rates recorded at the Okahandja pilot office and the mobile testing unit.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Alex Miller and South African Hayley Preen were crowned African Gravel champions in the men's and women's elite categories at the Khomas100 African Gravel Championships, with Miller defending his title for the third consecutive year in a sprint finish over South African Marco Joubert.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police recorded several driving-under-the-influence cases and a serious road crash in Otjiwarongo, where a Mercedes-Benz and Toyota Hilux collided head-on on the B1 road, injuring both drivers. Multiple motorists were arrested in Rehoboth, Stampriet, Kalkrand and Otjiwarongo for alleged drunk driving.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 26-year-old man died after being struck with a spear during a physical fight at Ekunde No. 2 in Okahandja on Tuesday, police said. The incident followed an alleged robbery of a tablet from a 17-year-old boy; four suspects aged 17, 25, 27 and 31 have been arrested.
20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Police are investigating three apparent suicides by hanging reported on Friday in Eenhana, Rehoboth, and Okahandja, with no foul play suspected. The victims included a 54-year-old woman in Eenhana, a 32-year-old man in Rehoboth, and a 48-year-old man in Okahandja; two suicide notes were recovered.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating several housebreaking and theft cases across Namibia, including an incident in Windhoek where suspects allegedly tied up a woman and used her phone to access her banking application, stealing items worth more than N$51,000. Four men were arrested in Okahandja after police found housebreaking implements in their vehicle, while other incidents were reported in Ondangwa and Otjomuise.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
Officer Cadet M.P. Kavari, 19, collapsed while training at Farm Berquell near Osona Military Base on 14 August and was declared dead on arrival at Okahandja State Hospital. Police investigations continue.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Defence Force Vocational Training Centre, which opened in 2020 and enrolled its first students in 2021, has graduated its first intake in Level 3 vocational training including air-conditioning and refrigeration, bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing and pipe fitting, and welding and metal fabrication. Defence Minister Frans Kapofi called for greater use of vocational skills to strengthen the NDF, reduce unemployment, and support economic and industrial development.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →
A song legally comprises two separate entities: the composition (lyrics, melody, and original musical elements) and the sound recording (the particular recorded version). Musicians often treat "the song" as one thing, but clarity on this distinction becomes important when money is involved, as multiple contributors may have claims to different parts.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Next Ma /Gaisa Star competition has advanced to its semi-acoustic round with 14 contestants performing live before judges at NBC TV Studio 4 for the first time, after two contestants were disqualified for absconding from an original 16 semifinalists drawn from over 600 video submissions.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police have launched an integrated road safety operation running from 12 August to 10 September, focusing on the B1 and B2 national road corridors following 279 deaths in 1,747 road crashes between January and August 2026. The operation will deploy twenty dedicated Traffic Law Enforcement Officers and target speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, and vehicle safety violations.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The trial of Teodor Shipanga, accused of murdering colleague Shain van Wyk during a cash transport in 2011 and stealing about N$2.5 million, is scheduled to continue before judge Eileen Rakow from 2 to 13 November in the Windhoek High Court. Shipanga faces charges of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and defeating or obstructing justice.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is investigating an alleged assault involving a nurse at Outjo State Hospital over the weekend, after a patient's father questioned why the queue was moving slowly. A video circulating on social media shows nurse Molelie Geiseb in a heated argument with the father, Dankeni Tjilongo, who said he had waited more than six hours for service.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Frieda Kaogu is appealing for public assistance in locating her son, Siegfried Muyanga, who went missing on 8 April 2026 after leaving home with two other young men. Despite police searches in April and May, Muyanga has not returned.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
A five-year-old girl who died of severe malnutrition in Okahandja was laid to rest, with her mother having pushed the child's body to town in a cart after police assistance did not materialize. August 26 Logistics donated groceries and household essentials to the family as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
August 26 Logistics donated groceries and household items to the family of five-year-old Romin Tsuses from Okahandja, who died on 22 July after suffering severe malnutrition. The donation is part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility programme to support vulnerable families and communities.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Former SKW FC player of the year Marco van Wyk won multiple domestic competitions with Black Africa as a midfielder-striker but rarely played full matches for Namibia's national team, citing competition from players in South African professional leagues and timing as factors.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
CENORED was conducting an emergency power-switching operation on Okahandja's 11kV town network to replace vandalised equipment and repair damage caused by copper cable theft.
6 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Pee Jay, owned by Sakkie Burger and ridden by Johnie Jacobus, won the 2 400m main race at the Miss Namibia Epukiro Horse Racing Club Challenge at the Gobabis Turf Club on Saturday, with Woodland Ridge second and Equerry third.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
David Eddy Haosemab was a sportsman who dominated long jump, high jump and triple jump at regional level while playing left wing for Khorixas-based Robbers Chanties FC; he was a member of Rössing Athletics Club and played alongside his twin brothers Peter and Paul, continuing a sporting tradition established by their father who played for Atlanta Chiefs.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →