Municipal authority in northern Namibia operating community programs, managing infrastructure projects, and addressing service delivery challenges including sewerage capacity and housing shortages.
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New Era
Ongwediva Town Council established a community garden to provide vulnerable households with fresh produce
“The project was established to provide vulnerable community members with access to fresh produce while equipping them with practical skills to grow their own food and become more self-reliant.”
Community garden reaches 38 vulnerable householdsNew Era
Ongwediva Town Council benefited 38 vulnerable households through its community garden since March
“A total of 38 vulnerable households have benefited from the Ongwediva Town Council's community garden since its establishment in March this year, with six households receiving fresh produce during its sixth harvest.”
Community garden reaches 38 vulnerable householdsInformanté
Ongwediva Town Council hosted the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair with 455 exhibitors and 76,116 visitors
“Hosted from 21 to 29 August, the trade fair attracted 455 exhibitors and 76,116 visitors, compared to 450 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors last year.”
Ongwediva releases 2026 Trade Fair statisticsInformanté
Ongwediva Town Council is urged to work together with private sector and stakeholders to mobilise resources for expansion of trade fair centre
“"It is therefore important that Ongwediva Town Council, together with the private sector and all relevant stakeholders, work together to mobilise resources for the expansion and continued improvement of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre to ensure that the infrastructure meets the demand that this Fair has created," she said.”
1,872 applications fuel call to expand Ongwediva Trade Fair CentreNew Era
Ongwediva Town Council has a senior citizens' rebate policy with 50% rebate for qualifying pensioners
“The Ongwediva Town Council has a senior citizens' rebate policy, with qualifying pensioners receiving a 50% rebate under the council's scheme.”
Sankwasa wants pensioners’ debt deleted … councils given deadlineNamibian Sun
Ongwediva Town Council has completed two capital projects worth N$7.9 million
“The Ongwediva Town Council has completed two capital projects worth a combined N$7.9 million aimed at improving service delivery.”
N$7.9m boost flows into Ongwediva infrastructure upgradesNew Era
Ongwediva Town Council is establishing new townships at Oshinyadhila and Elyambala
“The council is establishing new townships at Oshinyadhila and Elyambala, allocating land to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia Housing Programme and preparing land for the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) at Efidi Extension 6.”
Northern housing waiting lists top 35 000New 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 disastersOngwediva Town Council's community garden, established in March, has benefited 38 vulnerable households, with six households receiving fresh produce at its sixth harvest. The project aims to provide vulnerable residents with access to fresh vegetables while equipping them with practical food-growing skills.
12 October 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva Town Council's community garden, established in March, has benefited 38 vulnerable households, with six households receiving fresh produce at its sixth harvest. The project aims to provide vulnerable residents with access to fresh vegetables while equipping them with practical food-growing skills.
12 October 2026 · New Era →
The 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, held 21–29 August, attracted 455 exhibitors and 76,116 visitors, featuring 23 business and networking engagements with 56 speakers including a keynote from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
4 October 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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for expansion of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre after 1,872 businesses applied for exhibition space but only 485 could be accommodated at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.
23 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 →
The Ongwediva Town Council has completed two capital projects totalling N$7.9 million aimed at improving service delivery, according to Mayor Naemi Amuthenu.
19 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
More than 35,500 people are on waiting lists for residential land across Oshakati, Ondangwa, and Ongwediva, with Oshakati accounting for over 18,000 applicants. Local authorities cite rising demand for serviced land as a major challenge and are developing new townships to address the shortage.
31 July 2026 · New Era →
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.
30 July 2026 · 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 →