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New Era
… He commended the local authorities of Oshakati, Ongwediva and Ondangwa for promoting local economic empowerment and formalising informal settlements. …
Ngurare praises development in OshanaThe Namibian
Fresh details of an ongoing case involving a syndicate of medical doctors and police officers linked to the murder of Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda are deeply troubling. …
Editorial: Stop the Medical SyndicatesThe Namibian
… Twelve of the accused, including two medical doctors, appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court yesterday. …
Ondangwa doctors, nurses implicated in N$1.9m Sanlam fake medical insurance fraudNew Era
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council set the bar high when it successfully raised a remarkable N$885 070 in cash and pledges during the 2026 Ondangwa Trade Fair gala dinner on Saturday. …
Ondangwa gala raises over N$880 000New Era
ONDANGWA – Five of the six men accused of the murder of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda were denied bail when they appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court yesterday. …
Dr ‘Fly’, co-accused denied bail … suspects linked to N$1.9m Sanlam fraudNew Era
… Round two of the league will take place in Ondangwa next month. -hnalupe@nepc.com.na
Exciting start to 2026 volleyball leagueThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged N$10 000 towards the upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition, indicating the government’s commitment to local trade and enterprise. …
President backs Ondangwa expoThe Namibian
… He added that transport to the celebrations from the various constituencies will be provided by the constituency councillors as well as the three local authority councils, namely Ondangwa, Ongwediva and Oshakati. …
Oshana Independence Day celebrations set for Independence StadiumThe Namibian
… The league now moves to several towns as the season continues, with upcoming rounds scheduled in Swakopmund, Ondangwa, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, and Gobabis, before concluding in Windhoek later this year.
Volleyball season begins with shock resultsThe Namibian
… Take the example of a teacher at a secondary school at Ondangwa who runs a small vegetable garden on weekends. …
Balancing the Blackboard and the Bottom Line: Side Businesses Ban Misses the MarkPetrus Shikwaya, accused in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence counsel.
7 hours ago · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya, accused in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence counsel.
7 hours ago · Informanté →
The Namibian Correctional Service has confirmed a chickenpox outbreak at the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.
17 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A male suspect allegedly threatened a pedestrian with a pistol in Ondangwa on Friday while his female accomplice grabbed the victim's phone and bank card. Police have not recovered the items or arrested the suspects.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police reported five robbery cases between 17 and 19 July, including a gunpoint robbery at Mountain Peak Lodge near Outjo where a couple was tied up, robberies of pedestrians in Ondangwa and Oshakati, and other incidents targeting residents, businesses and tourists. No arrests or recoveries have been made and investigations are continuing.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Matatias Ndengu, the seventh accused in the killing of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday. According to a source, Ndengu allegedly travelled from Windhoek to Ondangwa with fellow accused Johannes Nghilifavali on 16 October and brought acid used in the attack on Shiweda on 17 October 2026, and faces six charges including murder under the doctrine of common purpose.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse Festus Amwaalwa, accused in a N$2.2 million Sanlam fraud case, claimed in bail submissions that the investigating officer made him "the sacrificial lamb" while other suspects, including hospital cleaner Hela Mpinge, escaped arrest. Amwaalwa also alleged the detective seized his cellphone without proper cause and viewed private photographs.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A former nurse accused in a N$2.2 million Sanlam fraud case told the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that an investigating officer made him "the sacrificial lamb," claiming a hospital cleaner with alleged ties to the case's alleged kingpin received money but was not arrested. He also alleged the officer seized his cellphone without warrant and viewed private photographs.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Road users in Windhoek report spending hours on the road during peak periods, with journey times significantly longer than before. An Elisenheim resident cited a morning trip that now takes 45 minutes to over an hour, compared to 30 minutes previously, and identified a bottleneck near the B1 and Namibia Breweries turnoff where traffic lights have not been functioning.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Councillor Angelina Immanuel has submitted formal questions to the Ondangwa Town Council CEO, alleging the mayor left an authorised NALASRA games trip to attend the Omaludi Festival opening without council approval, while still claiming official travel benefits including vehicle use and daily subsistence allowance.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor incurs N$4.5 million annually to repair sabotaged networks and replace stolen copper cables, with the worst-affected areas in Oshana, Omusati, Kavango East and Kavango West. CEO Sylvester Wayiti said the figure excludes revenue losses from power outages and broader costs including customer dissatisfaction, reputational damage, and business losses.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
Pan-African Women's Organisation president Eunice Iipinge defended the appointment of Chinese businesswoman Stina Wu as special economic adviser, saying the honorary position was based on Wu's business credentials and commitment to women's economic empowerment, and arguing that criticism centred on nationality was misplaced because Pawo works with international partners.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that across religion, economics, and politics, Namibians are promised future rewards—heaven, development, prosperity—while present hardship continues. The piece draws a parallel between Christian teaching on earthly poverty and future salvation, and how structural adjustment programs imposed on Africa by the IMF and World Bank produced different outcomes than for Europe, leaving sub-Saharan states trapped in debt and stagnant growth.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Acting Prosecutor General has secured a court order freezing funds in a NamPost account belonging to a northern businessman who was defrauded of N$2.2 million in an insurance fraud scheme targeting his Momentum Metropolitan Namibia life savings.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Cecilia Kamati, Chairperson of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Oshikuku Branch, has called on government to establish a formal framework recognising businesses that have demonstrated growth and sustainability, and to implement stronger mechanisms to protect entrepreneurs against cyberbullying, character assassination, and digital defamation. She cited financial constraints, economic uncertainty, and social media attacks as significant challenges facing business owners.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibian policies and legislation preventing poorer people from generating capital from property are a major barrier to formal homeownership, beyond high costs and profiteering.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that the government could introduce legislation requiring investors to contribute to community development if companies fail to do so voluntarily, urging them to build clinics, roads and sport facilities as part of corporate social responsibility.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre, transformed into the Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Conferencing Centre through a N$37.2 million project funded by Rössing Uranium. The opening also included the handover of 73 interactive science exhibition models valued at N$6.05 million from the China Foundation for Development of Science and Technology.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall and the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub in Oshana Region on 24 June 2026.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre, now the Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Conferencing Centre, featuring a multipurpose hall with 800-person seating capacity and 73 interactive science exhibition models. The facility, originally established in 1983, was upgraded over seven months with involvement of 179 employees and is intended to serve as a hub for digital learning, research, conferences and community engagement.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that across religion, economics, and politics, Namibians are promised rewards later—heaven after death, development after structural adjustment, prosperity after elections—while gatekeepers remain unchanged. The author contends that the same IMF and World Bank institutions that rebuilt Europe after World War II have trapped Africa in debt and stagnant growth.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government has scaled down its plans to build an Ondangwa referral hospital, with Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge announcing the project will instead become a 700-bed district hospital. The feasibility study and environmental assessments have been completed, with the AfDB providing financing in collaboration with the ministries of finance and health and social services.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has called for urgent development of a dual carriageway between Oshakati and Ondangwa, citing mounting pressure on existing road infrastructure from urbanisation, population growth, and expanding economic activities in the corridor.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has called on government institutions to move from planning to delivery, citing residents' demands for completed roads, hospitals, water access and job creation. The region faces youth unemployment, infrastructure backlogs and project delays, though 120 permanent and 1,681 temporary jobs were created during the reporting period.
23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tunga Real Estate Fund distributed N$21.66 million to the Government Institutions Pension Fund, bringing total distributions to N$265 million. The fund invests in retail centres, office developments, distribution facilities and housing projects across several Namibian towns.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Old Mutual Alternative Investments Namibia has announced a distribution from the Tunga Real Estate Fund to investor participants, with N$21.6 million allocated to the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), which holds a 99% stake. This brings total distributions to GIPF to N$266 million since the fund's establishment in September 2011.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A cancer patient's relatives allegedly took out multiple funeral policies on her life without her knowledge while neglecting her care and treatment costs; her sister was denied her own policy coverage, and the deceased's two children may not inherit from policies taken out in their mother's name.
20 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →