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Ondangwa

2019-08-022026-10-22

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July 2026
24 JulInformanté
… 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 2026
23 JulInformanté
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 court
23 JulNamibian 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 chickenpox
22 JulNew 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 off
22 JulWindhoek 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 launch
21 JulThe 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$600m
19 JulInformanté
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 accomplice
19 JulWindhoek Observer
… In Ondangwa, a pedestrian was allegedly robbed of a cellphone and bank card after being confronted by two suspects. …
Police record five robbery cases over the weekend
18 JulThe Namibian
Matatias Ndengu, the seventh accused in the case about the killing of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on Friday. …
Seventh accused in Shiweda murder case denied bail
17 JulThe Namibian
Former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse Festus Amwaalwa, one of the accused in the N$2.2 million Sanlam fraud case, made his closing submissions in his bail application before the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on Friday. …
Former nurse claims police made him ‘sacrificial lamb’

Politics

High Court orders auction of Elindi's Ford Ranger Raptor vehicle

The News

The High Court has issued a notice for the public auction of a 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor belonging to Austin Elindi, who is facing corruption charges linked to the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia. The vehicle will be auctioned on 29 October at Advanced Refrigeration in Oshakati following a judgement granted by the High Court on 28 November 2025 in a matter involving Bank Windhoek Limited as plaintiff.

7 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

High Court orders auction of Elindi's Ford Ranger Raptor vehicle
The High Court has issued a notice for the public auction of a 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor belonging to Austin Elindi, who is facing corruption charges linked to the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia. The vehicle will be auctioned on 29 October at Advanced Refrigeration in Oshakati following a judgement granted by the High Court on 28 November 2025 in a matter involving Bank Windhoek Limited as plaintiff.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 19 October

N$57 million revitalisation planned for Oluno Secondary School
Oluno Secondary School in Ondangwa, which was closed due to safety concerns and left neglected for three years, is set to be revitalised.
19 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 18 October

Acting PG honours slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda one year after attack
The Office of the Prosecutor General visited the family of former control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in Oshana region one year after she was attacked at Ondangwa and died on 7 February. Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa laid a wreath and condemned violence and intimidation directed at prosecutors, warning such acts undermine the administration of justice.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

Prosecutors honour slain control prosecutor Shiweda one year later
The Office of the Prosecutor-General will visit the family of control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in the Oshana region on Saturday to commemorate her death one year after she was attacked in Ondangwa in October 2025. Shiweda sustained gunshot wounds and injuries from a corrosive substance and died in February 2026; Acting Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa will lead the remembrance visit, during which a wreath will be laid to recognize Shiweda's service to the justice system.
17 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 15 October

Forex trader denies murdering five-year-old daughter
Joseph Nghishihange (23), a forex trader accused of murdering his daughter Mia (5), has denied killing or abusing her during his bail application in Oshakati Magistrate's Court. The state opposes his release, citing the seriousness of the charges and the risk of witness interference.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
WorldSkills champion George Victor awarded over N$55,000 in prizes
George P. Victor, a Welding competitor from Eenhana VTC, won the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China (22–27 September 2026) and was honoured at the NEV TVET Hub graduation in Ondangwa. The NTA CEO awarded him N$30,000, his Expert N$15,000, the Oshana Governor pledged N$10,000, and the National Planning Commission Director-General pledged the cash equivalent of five head of cattle.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
NTA CEO praises partnership model for vocational training expansion
The CEO of the Namibia Training Authority says the partnership between Nakayale, Eenhana and Valombola demonstrates that institutions achieve more by sharing expertise and resources than working in isolation. He called for the partnership to continue expanding training opportunities and for the wider TVET sector to work together to avoid duplication and respond to industry and community needs.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 11 October

Man struck and killed by train near Ondangwa
A man of unknown age died after being struck by a TransNamib train on a railway track about 15km outside Ondangwa on Saturday night at approximately 22h30. TransNamib's chief executive expressed condolences and renewed calls for the public to stay away from railway tracks.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 4 October

Police investigate fatal and injury road incidents in three locations
Police are investigating three separate road incidents: a one-year-old child who died after being run over by a vehicle in Tsandi, a four-year-old boy who was run over and injured in Groot-Aub, and an Angolan woman in her 30s who sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Omuthiya on the B1 road.
4 October 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 30 September

Deputy minister calls for affordable electricity to boost industry
Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne has called for affordable and reliable electricity to drive Namibia's industrial growth, speaking at the launch of NamPower's Integrated Strategic Business Plan 2026–2030.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Katima Mulilo Hospital seeks intermediate status to reduce referrals
Katima Mulilo District Hospital refers an average of 30 patients monthly to facilities outside the Zambezi region, with 372 referrals recorded between April 2024 and March 2025. The Health Ministry plans to upgrade the hospital to intermediate status through introducing specialised services, recruiting qualified professionals, and expanding infrastructure, including a newly commissioned Intensive Care Unit.
30 September 2026 · New Era →
GIPF invests N$466m in Oshana region development
The Government Institutions Pension Fund has invested more than N$466 million in Oshana region, supporting housing, education, energy and procurement financing. The Fund opened a new regional office in Ondangwa on Friday, part of efforts to decentralise services and reduce costs for members and pensioners.
30 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 29 September

Fugitive in Shiweda murder case arrested at Oshakati
Police arrested a murder fugitive wanted in connection with prosecutor Justine Shiweda's death. The suspect is also linked to an N$56,000 robbery near Bank Windhoek at Oshakati and allegedly sent threatening messages to journalists and officers investigating the case.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
GIPF assets reach N$223 billion, support development across Namibia
The Government Institutions Pension Fund reported total assets of about N$223 billion, with investments supporting housing, energy, agriculture and other projects nationwide. The Fund serves about 115,000 active members and provides income security to approximately 58,400 pensioners and annuitants, and has invested more than N$466 million in the Oshana region alone.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ondangwa and Oshakati impose taxi registration rules
The town councils of Ondangwa and Oshakati are implementing regulations for taxis operating in northern Namibia that have long operated without registration or identification.
29 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 28 September

Govt partially lifts FMD restrictions north of Veterinary Cordon Fence
The Ministry of Agriculture announced a partial lifting of Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, with movement restrictions on cloven-hoofed animals and their products lifted with immediate effect for the north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, though movement of such animals and products to the north of the fence remains restricted. The //Kharas region stays locked down, and farmers must monitor livestock for FMD symptoms while adhering to strict biosecurity and testing requirements for animal movement and slaughter.
28 September 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 27 September

IPC demands emergency funding to contain foot-and-mouth disease
The Independent Patriots for Change has called on the government to provide emergency funding to contain the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, urgently cull animals on the infected farm, and compensate affected farmers. Surveillance results show 17 of 199 samples tested positive for FMD, with all positive cases confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Elderly couples killed in witchcraft allegations across regions
Two elderly couples were killed—one in Oshikoto in November and another in Kavango West in July—after being accused of witchcraft. The ombudsman reports at least nine elderly people have been killed over witchcraft claims in Namibia between 2006 and 2025, noting that the elderly and poor are vulnerable to such accusations that damage reputations.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 26 September

FMD cases confined to Karasburg, four cattle tested negative
The Ministry of Agriculture reports that all confirmed Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases remain confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District, with 17 of 199 samples testing positive during surveillance between 22–25 September. Traceability investigations identified four cattle that moved from the infected farm to Otjozondjupa Region, but all samples from those cattle tested negative.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Seventeen FMD-positive samples confirmed in Karasburg
Seventeen of 199 animal samples collected during intensified foot-and-mouth disease surveillance tested positive, all confined to Karasburg State Veterinary District in ǁKharas Region. The Acting Agriculture Minister said traceability, clinical examinations, and further testing were underway to determine the outbreak's extent.
26 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 21 September

Police commander urges non-violent arrests and human rights respect
Oshana police regional commander Andreas Shilelo has urged officers to ensure arrests are lawful and non-violent unless "absolutely" necessary, emphasizing that conditions of detention should respect basic human dignity, use of force must be proportional and applied as a last resort, and freedom of expression and assembly must be protected. The statement came at the opening of a five-day human rights training course for 50 police officers from all 14 regions, facilitated by the Office of the Ombudsman and Office of the Prosecutor General.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 20 September

Oshakati, Ondangwa restored after 12-hour power outage
Residents of Oshakati and Ondangwa lost electricity for nearly 12 hours on Saturday after electrical poles caught fire in the Omatando area, also disrupting water supply to the towns.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 17 September

Morning Star Boxing Academy reopens with upgraded training facility
Morning Star Boxing and Fitness Academy in Grootfontein has undergone a major refit of its training facility, featuring new punching bags, hook and uppercut bags, and a four-metre boxing ring, with support from patron Tim Wolstenholme, the Grootfontein Municipality, and local and international partners.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana governor calls for Lake Oponona expansion
The Oshana regional governor has called for expanding Lake Oponona to harvest more water flowing from southern Angola, arguing that an expanded lake could supply water to neighbouring regions. The call came as the region officially accepted a 10-year strategic land use plan designed to balance competing land demands and guide sustainable resource management across the region.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police Force secures NQF Level 5 accreditation
The Namibian Police Force has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme at National Qualifications Framework Level 5, following 17 years of curriculum development and review. The new accredited Police Basic Course runs for 12 months with 11 core modules, expanding from the previous six-month, six-module programme.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 15 September

Nasan Energies completes rebranding of 16 Shell service stations
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 →

Monday 14 September

Oshana region receives integrated land-use plan framework
The Oshana Regional Council received an Integrated Regional Land Use Plan to guide development across towns, infrastructure and agriculture, costing more than N$4 million. The plan is intended to balance competing land demands as the region's population grew from 201,363 to 230,801 between census periods, increasing pressure on limited land and natural resources.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 5 September

Okapya Liner apologises after fatal Ondangwa bus crash
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 →

Friday 4 September

Okapya Liner apologises for Ondangwa crash that killed one
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 →

Thursday 3 September

Ondangwa crash kills one, injures six roadside vendors
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 →