Also known as: OTA · Ovambanderu Traditional Authority
Organization governing Ondonga communities in Oshikoto Region; condemned fatal shooting at community court proceedings and pledged cooperation with government on justice and protection.
The Ovambanderu Traditional Authority's 1.5-hectare community garden in Epukiro, established in 2024, has generated N$5,000 profit from its first harvest. The project aims to promote food security and self-sustenance while currently employing 11 temporary workers and planning to expand to seven full-time employees.
7 January 2026 · New Era →
The Ovambanderu Traditional Authority's 1.5-hectare community garden in Epukiro, established in 2024, has generated N$5,000 profit from its first harvest. The project aims to promote food security and self-sustenance while currently employing 11 temporary workers and planning to expand to seven full-time employees.
7 January 2026 · New Era →
A male suspect has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing village headman Sam Nepando and injuring National Planning Commission Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi during a Community Court session in Ondangwa dealing with a land dispute. The suspect fled the scene after the incident but was later apprehended by police and is expected to appear in court on Monday.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Ondonga Traditional Authority condemned a violent shooting in Oshikoto Region during a community court dispute resolution session in which village headman Sam Nepando was fatally wounded and headman I-Ben Nashandi (also Executive Director of the National Planning Commission) was seriously injured. The OTA pledged to work with government and law enforcement to ensure justice and protect community court leaders.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →
I-Ben Nashandi, Executive Director of the National Planning Commission, was shot and seriously wounded while presiding over a land dispute case in the Onayena area of Oshikoto Region; another person was killed in the incident. The Ondonga Traditional Authority confirmed the shooting and said an emergency meeting would be held to discuss the matter.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →