Local authority in northern Namibia's Oshana region managing infrastructure including sewerage and street lighting, while developing housing and disaster preparedness initiatives.
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New Era
Ongwediva Town Council does not receive central government funding for wastewater infrastructure projects
“To make matters worse, the council faces serious financial constraints in addressing the problem, as it does not receive central government funding for wastewater infrastructure projects, making it difficult to finance the construction of a modern treatment facility.”
Ongwediva in a sewerage catch-22New Era
Ongwediva Town Council has launched a disaster risk preparedness initiative
“The Ongwediva Town Council has launched a disaster risk preparedness initiative, becoming the first local authority to procure its own emergency tents to strengthen response efforts during natural disasters.”
Ongwediva prepares for disastersNew Era
The Ongwediva Town Council has launched a disaster risk preparedness initiative
“The Ongwediva Town Council has launched a disaster risk preparedness initiative, becoming the first local authority to procure its own emergency tents to strengthen response efforts during natural disasters.”
Ongwediva prepares for disastersNew Era
The Ongwediva Town Council procured six emergency tents valued at N$140 000
“As part of the programme, the council procured six emergency tents valued at N$140 000 during the 2025/2026 financial year.”
Ongwediva prepares for disastersNew Era
Ongwediva Town Council is finalising the process of availing serviced land for student accommodation development
“Ongwediva Town Council is finalising the process of availing serviced land for the development of student accommodation, in response to the growing housing challenges faced by students in the town.”
Ongwediva: Land for student accommodation mootedThe Namibian
Ongwediva Town Council has undertaken road maintenance following heavy rainfall damage
“The Ongwediva Town Council has undertaken road maintenance following significant damage caused by heavy rainfall recorded a month ago.”
Ongwediva Town Council starts road maintenance following rain damageThe Namibian
Ongwediva Town Council has approved and renewed a contract for light road blading at Sky Phase 1 and 2, Extension 14
“She further said the council has approved and renewed a contract to conduct light road blading at Sky Phase 1 and 2, as well as Extension 14, where roads have been severely damaged by the heavy rain experienced in recent weeks.”
Ongwediva Town Council starts road maintenance following rain damageAn activist has proposed dissolving Ongwediva Town Council and incorporating it into Oshakati Town Council to improve service delivery and reduce administrative duplication in northern Namibia. The proposal argues that Oshakati has become the Oshana region's main commercial, administrative and economic hub, making separate local authorities unnecessary.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
An activist has proposed dissolving Ongwediva Town Council and incorporating it into Oshakati Town Council to improve service delivery and reduce administrative duplication in northern Namibia. The proposal argues that Oshakati has become the Oshana region's main commercial, administrative and economic hub, making separate local authorities unnecessary.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approved salary increases for local authority councillors nationwide, recognising their contributions while acknowledging financial challenges facing councils. Part Two municipality mayors will see annual allowances rise from N$102,246 to N$108,380.76, with similar increases across other council positions.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ongwediva's sewerage infrastructure, designed for 5,000 residents, now serves over 33,000 people and is operating far beyond capacity, while Outapi faces similar pressures with a system over 29 years old. Both towns cite funding constraints and lack of central government support as barriers to upgrading their wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Residents and businesses in Ongwediva complained at a town council meeting about dark streets creating safety risks, crumbling infrastructure, and slow service delivery, while Nored confirmed streetlight bulb shortages of two weeks but said stocks have been replenished and repairs will soon resume.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva Town Council has procured six emergency tents valued at N$140,000 to strengthen its disaster response capacity, making it the first local authority to own such equipment. The tents will provide temporary shelter and support relief operations during natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva Town Council has launched a disaster risk preparedness initiative and procured six emergency tents valued at N$140,000, making it the first local authority to do so, to provide temporary shelter and support relief operations during natural disasters such as floods and fires.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Simeon Shimwino, a planner from Onesi, worked as a construction laborer and security guard while pursuing education in art and computer studies, eventually earning a diploma and degree from the International University of Management through determination and support from others. Despite mockery and hardship, he now motivates young people and pursues a master's degree, encouraging others that their current situation need not define their future.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva Town Council is finalising the provision of serviced land to address student accommodation shortages in the town, where students currently face overcrowded conditions and unsafe living situations. The council aims to develop affordable housing close to the area's universities and colleges, and is inviting private developers and SMEs to partner on the project once the land allocation process is complete.
6 February 2026 · New Era →