Thursday, 22 October 2026

Namibia’s news, on the hourWork with us

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Windhoek—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—

Namibian press · Place

Okahandja

Also known as: Okahandja municipality

2018-04-062026-10-22

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Okahandja

Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

July 2026
21 JulNamibian Sun
A total of 753 business accounts in Okahandja have outstanding municipal debts, as the municipality continues to pursue collections following a directive to disconnect water servic... …
Six govt institutions owe Okahandja N$1.37m
19 JulThe Namibian
… Windhoek is gridlocked from the northern corridor of Elisenheim, Osona and Okahandja onto the clogged arteries of the bumpy Western Bypass, to the south where commuters from Rehoboth, Groot Aub and Omeya clog the roads. …
City Leaders Asleep At The Wheel
16 JulThe Namibian
… She says she is originally from the Hai//om community at Etosha National Park in north-central Namibia, but had to move to Okahandja with her children. …
San families cry foul over food aid cuts
16 JulThe Namibian
… Nel said one of the worst bottlenecks is where motorists from Elisenheim, Osona and Okahandja merge with traffic near the B1 and the turnoff towards Namibia Breweries. …
Windhoek traffic jams leave commuters frustrated
15 JulWindhoek Observer
… The order marks the latest development in the civil lawsuit arising from the death of Ingrid Maasdorp, a Grade 0 learner at K W von Maree Combined School in Okahandja, who was allegedly kidnapped from the school premises in March 2025 before she was found murdered the following d …
Ingrid Maasdorp death lawsuit heads to mediation
14 JulInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is receiving recruits for its 19th intake at the NDF Training Establishment at Osona Military Base near Okahandja, with 1 618 recruits expected to undergo military training. …
NDF recruit intake under way as more than 1 600 recruits report for training
14 JulNamibian Sun
… The lawsuit alleges that she was abducted from K.W. von Marees Combined School in Okahandja and seeks damages from the state.In a plea filed in June, the government's legal representative, Ndamonao Ilovu, denied liability.According to the plea, Ingrid did not attend school on 20 …
Government disputes liability in Ingrid Maasdorp civil claim
14 JulInformanté
… According to the police weekend crime report, in the first incident, a 32-year-old Namibian man died after the vehicle he was travelling in overturned on the C31 road, about 60km from Okahandja towards Hochfeld on Saturday. …
Three people die in separate road accidents
13 JulInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Defence Force (NDF) will today conduct training exercises in the general area of Oser-Kari near Okahandja in the Otjozondjupa Region. …
NDF to conduct training exercises near Okahandja today
9 JulThe Namibian
… The pensioner told officials that her youngest daughter took her NamPost debit card, through which she receives her pension, before moving to Okahandja in May. …
Omuthiya councillor warns against abuse of pensioners

Society

Three men charged with cannabis dealing face High Court trial

The News

Three men — David van der Linden, Armand Schultz, and Johannes Kamati — made a first pretrial appearance in the Windhoek High Court on charges of dealing in cannabis, possession of cannabis, and money laundering in connection with the discovery of a cannabis plantation at farm Eendrag in the Okahandja district. The case involves about 2.38 tonnes of cannabis valued at approximately N$55.1 million and was postponed to 17 February for a second pretrial hearing.

2 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

Three men charged with cannabis dealing face High Court trial
Three men — David van der Linden, Armand Schultz, and Johannes Kamati — made a first pretrial appearance in the Windhoek High Court on charges of dealing in cannabis, possession of cannabis, and money laundering in connection with the discovery of a cannabis plantation at farm Eendrag in the Okahandja district. The case involves about 2.38 tonnes of cannabis valued at approximately N$55.1 million and was postponed to 17 February for a second pretrial hearing.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

NamWater assures Okahandja residents tap water remains safe
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 →

Friday 16 October

Student accused of killing seven-year-old classmate at school
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 →

Thursday 15 October

Suspect arrested in Okahandja child murders; family questions guilt
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 →
Okahandja Municipality to sell 100 properties via private treaty
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 →
Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with Okahandja serial killings
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 →
Police warn festive season road deaths remain serious concern
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 →
Okahandja guards praised for stopping alleged child attack
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 →
Okahandja murder suspect allegedly vandalized school CCTV before arrest
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 →

Wednesday 14 October

Ingrid Maasdorp's family sues government for N$2.2 million
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 →
Murder and rape accused apologises in Okahandja court
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 →
DNA confirms identity of woman found near Daan Viljoen
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 →
18-year-old arrested in Okahandja over attempted rape and alleged murders
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 →

Tuesday 13 October

18-year-old confesses to Okahandja murders after arrest for attempted rape
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 →

Friday 9 October

Religious leaders debate wigs, cosmetics, and Christian modesty teachings
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 →

Thursday 8 October

Nafau opposes Beefcor's 393 proposed retrenchments at Okahandja abattoir
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 →

Wednesday 7 October

Dressage riders compete in Okahandja championships and FEI challenge
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 considers retrenching 393 workers amid FMD restrictions
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 considers cutting 393 jobs amid FMD export ban
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 →

Monday 5 October

Four rape cases reported countrywide over weekend
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 →

Sunday 4 October

Police investigate domestic killing, child rape, hit-and-run
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 →

Friday 2 October

Namibia's water crisis demands urgent national action
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 →

Thursday 1 October

Okahandja Highlanders receive kit for coastal title defence
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 →

Monday 28 September

MTC expands 5G service to five additional Namibian towns
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 →

Thursday 24 September

Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak threatens Namibia's beef exports
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 →
FMD outbreak causes red meat shortages at retailers
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 →

Monday 21 September

Teachers release statements in Maasdorp negligence lawsuit against government
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 →
Parliamentary committee finds informal traders lacking sanitation infrastructure
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 →

Saturday 19 September

Mutjanga Bena steps solo in Namibian oviritje music
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 →

Tuesday 15 September

TVET certificates alone fail to address Namibia's unemployment crisis
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 →