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New Era
OSHAKATI – More than 35 500 people are currently waiting for residential land across the towns of Oshakati, Ondangwa and Ongwediva, highlighting the growing housing crisis in northern Namibia despite ongoing efforts by local authorities to service land and develop new townships. …
Northern housing waiting lists top 35 000The Namibian
… In fact, I think both Oshakati, Ongwediva and Ondangwa must all become one local authority with up to 50 councillors for the sake of capacity and service delivery,” she says. …
Oshakadiva?Namibian Sun
A full-scale renovation of the old Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Secondary School in Ondangwa, which was built in the 1970s, is set to begin after Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge officially... …
N$50m earmarked for Ondangwa school revampInformanté
… Officially launched by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on 29 April 2026 in Ondangwa, the Guidelines provide a practical framework for strengthening the detection, reporting, response and coordination of cybersecurity incidents across sect …
Cybersecurity threats increase by almost 40% in second quarter of 2026Informanté
UPDATE: Petrus Shikwaya, one of the accused implicated in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, is due to appear in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court today. …
Shikwaya back in courtNamibian Sun
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has confirmed a chickenpox outbreak at the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.NCS spokesperson Salmi Hangula said the facility has reco... …
Oluno prison battles chickenpoxNew Era
… Expansion plan According to the aviation applications, Namibia Air intends to establish an extensive route network connecting Windhoek and Eros Airport with key domestic destinations such as Ondangwa, Rundu, Mpacha, Lüderitz, Oranjemund and Walvis Bay. …
Namibia Air takes offWindhoek Observer
… For domestic travellers, Namibia Air has proposed lower fares on some routes, including an estimated one-way ticket price of N$535.86 between Windhoek and Walvis Bay, while the Windhoek-Ondangwa route was projected at N$1,327.43. …
Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launchThe Namibian
… The proposed scheduled services connect Windhoek to various domestic hubs like Ondangwa, Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, alongside major regional cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and Luanda. …
Govt to buy Namibia Airaircraft worth N$600mInformanté
Staff Reporter A MALE suspect allegedly threatened a pedestrian with a pistol while his female accomplice grabbed the victim’s phone and bank card in Ondangwa on Friday. …
Pedestrian robbed by male suspect and female accompliceAn Iveco bus operated by Okapya Liner Transport veered into roadside vendors in Ondangwa on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring six others. The company issued a public apology and condolences, pledging to cooperate with authorities and strengthen safety measures.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
An Iveco bus operated by Okapya Liner Transport veered into roadside vendors in Ondangwa on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring six others. The company issued a public apology and condolences, pledging to cooperate with authorities and strengthen safety measures.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
Sostenus Wilherm Okapya Liner Transport Management has apologised following a 1 September road accident in Ondangwa that resulted in one death and six injuries, as well as damage to goods and property. The company said it remains committed to cooperating with authorities and strengthening safety measures.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A silver VW Polo Vivo made an unsafe lane change on the main road between Onethindi and Ondangwa on Tuesday afternoon, colliding with an Iveco bus whose driver then lost control and hit roadside vendors, killing one pedestrian and injuring six others. The Iveco driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after a breathalyser test recorded 0.69 mg/l.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
A minibus accident in Ondangwa on Tuesday killed one person and injured six others; the minibus driver tested positive for alcohol at roadside, but the police investigation is complicated by expired blood alcohol testing kits and a malfunctioning breathalyser machine in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An Iveco bus ploughed into roadside vendors in Ondangwa on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring four others, one of whom is in critical condition. Two stationary vehicles were also damaged; the bus driver was taken for an alcohol test, and police investigations are ongoing.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An Iveco bus crashed into roadside vendors at Ondangwa on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring four others, one of whom was in critical condition. Two parked vehicles were also damaged; the bus driver was tested for alcohol and police are investigating the cause.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Claudia Hatutale, 46, a former cleaner at the Namibia Defence Force base in Ondangwa, appeared in court on seven counts of abuse of office for allegedly soliciting close to N$55,000 from members of the public between 2015 and 2017 by promising cleaner jobs at the Ministry of Defence that were never secured. Her case was postponed to 24 February 2027.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya, accused of providing money for acid used in the fatal attack on Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, has been denied bail. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder in common purpose, murder in common purpose, defeating or obstructing the course of justice, and defrauding Sanlam Namibia of N$154,000.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and NORED Electricity signed a five-year non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on rural broadband connectivity, electrification initiatives, and capacity building to support Namibia's digital transformation and socio-economic development.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has questioned how the government will deliver on its promise to create 500,000 jobs, arguing that jobs require business expansion, factory processing, market access for farmers, and operating investments — not speeches and ceremonies alone. The party highlighted concerns including only nine certificates of origin issued under the African Continental Free Trade Area and rail infrastructure failures, citing TransNamib's last recorded train movement in July 2024.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Paratus Namibia will open a new shop at Yetu Mall in Oshakati to provide customers with connectivity services, product information, SIMs, and devices. The expansion is part of the company's growth across northern Namibia, complementing existing outlets in Ondangwa, Eenhana, and Outapi.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Independent Patriots for Change has challenged the government to explain how its economic diplomacy, trade agreements and infrastructure investments will deliver 500,000 jobs promised by President Nandi-Ndaitwah, arguing that jobs require increased business activity and production rather than speeches and memoranda of understanding.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A delegation from Plateau State, Nigeria, led by Executive Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, will visit Omusati Region for three days starting Thursday, touring sites including the Etunda Irrigation Scheme, Ogongo Agricultural College, Olushandja Dam, Ruacana Waterfalls and the Baobab Tree Heritage Site ahead of the Olufuko Cultural Festival opening on Friday.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Israel Akwaake, 22, from Omukandu village in Oshana Region, went missing on 12 August while searching for work in the region. He was last seen at a job-gathering venue in Ondangwa and has not been located despite family efforts.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Office of the Judiciary has transferred three prosecutors and two magistrates from the Ondangwa Magistrate Court to help them recover emotionally after colleague Justine Shiweda was murdered. Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa said the transfers aim to provide staff with a different environment to cope with trauma and stress from the incident.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Outapi Abattoir is about 90% complete but will not become operational until the Ongwediva meat processing facility is fully operational and at full capacity, Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said during a visit to Omusati Region. The abattoir forms part of an integrated meat value chain that includes quarantine facilities and abattoirs intended to supply the Ongwediva facility.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has directed local authorities to submit outstanding municipal debts owed by pensioners, deceased residents, and destitute persons for possible write-off, with a deadline of 31 August 2026 to provide verified information.
19 August 2026 · New Era →
Multi-award-winning kwaito artist Mushe (Albert Uulenga) has become the prominent face of northern wedding season, performing at multiple receptions across regions including Oshikoto and Omusati. He describes wedding performances as intimate shows where guests engage directly with him on the dance floor and sing along to his older songs.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Chief Justice has convened stakeholders to consider security assessment findings covering more than 400 judicial officers and prosecutors, with the assessment to be submitted to Cabinet and the Office of the Prime Minister. The move addresses risks of intimidation and violence faced by those administering and prosecuting the law, prompted partly by the death of regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in October 2025.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chief Justice Peter Shivute convened a meeting to review a security assessment for over 400 prosecutors and judicial officers, following concerns heightened by the death of regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda. The report is expected to be submitted to Cabinet and the Office of the Prime Minister in the coming weeks for consideration and possible implementation.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The Windhoek High Court has ordered the Namibia Airports Company to reinstate PUMA Energy on the premises of Eros and Ondangwa airports so it may resume aviation fuelling services, following NAC's alleged lockout of PUMA employees in March 2026.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
A rabies case was detected in a dog at Extension Four in Ondangwa last Thursday. The Ondangwa Town Council and Directorate of Veterinary Services have launched an urgent vaccination campaign for dogs and cats in affected and surrounding areas, starting Wednesday at multiple venues and through a mobile vaccination team.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ondangwa Town Council has confirmed a positive rabies case in Extension 4 and launched an urgent vaccination campaign for dogs and cats in Extensions 2, 3, 4, and 6, with vaccinations scheduled from Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at designated locations and via mobile teams.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, in partnership with local authorities and the Recycle Namibia Forum, has trained 244 people in waste sorting, recycling practices and workplace safety under the 2026 Recycling Heroes Project. The initiative targets women, young people and people with disabilities, aiming to improve recycling practices while creating economic opportunities for waste collectors and addressing waste management challenges in both towns.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Oshana governor Elia Irimari has said merging Oshakati and Ongwediva into one municipality is necessary as the two towns have grown into one continuous urban area. Activist Tangy Tshilongo is formally submitting a proposal for the merger to both town councils and Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge, arguing that a unified municipality would improve service delivery, strengthen economic development, and better coordinate infrastructure.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police is reviewing meal provision to trial-awaiting inmates after a High Court on 23 July ordered three northern police stations to feed accused persons on court days. The police says it is implementing recommendations from the Office of the Ombudsman and working with a state chief dietician to improve inmate nutrition standards.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 63-year-old pedestrian was killed near Ondangwa after being struck by a Honda Fit on Saturday, while a 54-year-old driver was arrested in Aranos after allegedly fleeing a crash that injured two pedestrians on Friday.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Oluno Secondary School in Ondangwa, Oshana region has stood abandoned for three years after its ageing infrastructure was deemed unsafe. Government has committed N$50 million towards renovating and upgrading the facility to create a safe learning environment.
31 July 2026 · New Era →