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Oshakati Town Council

Oshakati Town Council — local authority organizing cultural expos, managing land allocation, and coordinating municipal services in northern Namibia.

2024-02-202026-07-05
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  1. May 2026

  2. Informanté

    Oshakati Town Council announced plans to develop the Oshakati Totem Expo Centre into a commercial and cultural hub

    Source

    “She further announced plans by the Oshakati Town Council to develop the Oshakati Totem Expo Centre into a commercial and cultural hub, describing the initiative as commendable and worthy of public support.”

    Witbooi praises Oshakati Totem Expo as driver of economic growth, calls for more local trade expos

  3. The Namibian

    Oshakati Town Council is organizing the 14th edition of the Oshakati Totem Expo from 29 May to 6 June

    Source

    “All is set for the 14th edition of the Oshakati Totem Expo, with preparations already underway, while organisers say they are working hard towards a bigger and better event this year.”

    Oshakati Totem Expo to pull crowds
  4. April 2026

  5. Informanté

    Oshakati Town Council has sponsored the event with N$100,000

    Source

    “The Oshakati Town Council has sponsored the event with N$100,000.”

    N$100,000 up for grabs in Oshakati Mayoral Cup
  6. March 2026

  7. New Era

    Oshakati Town Council is preparing to host the 14th edition of the Oshakati Totem Expo

    Source

    “The spirit of culture, identity and entrepreneurship will once again take centre stage in Oshakati, as the town prepares to host the 14th edition of the Oshakati Totem Expo.”

    Oshakati Totem Expo returns

  8. New Era

    Oshakati Town Council directed long-distance transport providers to load/offload at Omatala bus terminal

    Source

    “The Oshakati Town Council has directed all long-distance transport service providers to load and offload passengers only at the bus terminal at the Oshakati Open Market, commonly known as Omatala.”

    Oshakati buses directed to use Omatala
  9. February 2026

  10. The Namibian

    Oshakati Town Council requires all dog owners to register pets for annual licensing fee

    Source

    “The Oshakati Town Council requires all dog owners at the town to register their pets for an annual licensing fee.”

    Oshakati residents fuming over N$83 annual dog tax and licensing fees
  11. January 2026

  12. New Era

    Oshakati Town Council has relocated 122 flood-affected households to free serviced residential plots at Onawa Township

    Source

    “Oshakati Town Council has relocated 122 flood-affected households to free serviced residential plots at Onawa Township, offering permanent solutions to families who have lived for years in flood-prone areas.”

    Oshakati flood victims get free serviced plots
Society

Oshakati spokesperson joins NUST business school as marketing head

The News

Katarina Kamari, who served as Oshakati Town Council spokesperson for about nine years, has been appointed Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Stakeholder Engagement at the Namibia University of Science and Technology's Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business, effective 1 June. She holds a Master of Communication Science degree and is a Certified Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.

15 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 15 June

  1. Oshakati spokesperson joins NUST business school as marketing head

    Katarina Kamari, who served as Oshakati Town Council spokesperson for about nine years, has been appointed Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Stakeholder Engagement at the Namibia University of Science and Technology's Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business, effective 1 June. She holds a Master of Communication Science degree and is a Certified Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.

    15 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Vice President calls for local trade expos across Namibia

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi praised the 12th Oshakati Totem Expo as a driver of economic growth and called on local authorities to introduce similar trade fairs and expos. She said government recognizes expos and trade fairs as vital catalysts for economic growth and grassroots development, and emphasized that culture can serve as an economic resource through cultural tourism, heritage infrastructure, and creative industries.

    30 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Oshakati Totem Expo returns for 14th edition in May

    The Oshakati Totem Expo, a cultural and commercial exhibition held annually since 2012, will run from 29 May to 6 June at Independence Stadium under the theme 'Building Relationships Through Culture'. Town Council officials say the event attracts thousands of visitors and provides entrepreneurs and creatives a platform to showcase talents while celebrating Namibian heritage.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 April

  1. Oshakati Mayoral Cup offers N$100,000 in prizes

    The 6th edition of Oshakati's Mayoral Cup will take place at Independence Stadium from 1 to 4 May, with N$100,000 in prize money across Youth and Legends Soccer categories. Registration closes on 30 April.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 23 March

  1. Oshakati hosts 14th Totem Expo in May-June 2026

    The Oshakati Totem Expo will return to Oshakati Stadium from 29 May to 6 June 2026, bringing together cultural groups, artists, SMEs and businesses to celebrate tradition, share cultural heritage and support local economic growth. According to the Town Council, the event provides opportunities for entrepreneurs and vendors while allowing communities to reconnect with their roots through performances, crafts and exhibitions.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Oshakati orders long-distance buses to use official market terminal

    The Oshakati Town Council has directed all long-distance transport operators to load and offload passengers only at the Oshakati Open Market bus terminal (Omatala), not at informal roadside points, to reduce congestion and improve safety. Some smaller operators have expressed concerns about space constraints and visibility at the official facility.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Oshakati council grants five plots to businessman Shapumba

    Northern businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba is set to acquire five industrial plots at Oshakati for N$405 540, prompting opposition councillors to raise concerns about fairness and transparency. Opposition figures argue that allocating multiple plots to a single beneficiary at reduced rates (N$10 per square metre) without a competitive process lacks equitable access and public accountability.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Oshakati residents resist new annual dog licensing fee requirement

    The Oshakati Town Council has introduced a requirement for dog owners to register their pets annually for a fee of N$82.89, citing rising dog-related incidents and public health concerns; however, residents object, saying they were not properly consulted and view it as a money-making scheme given the town's infrastructure problems.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Parliamentary committee consults on housing and land delivery

    A parliamentary standing committee is holding consultative meetings in Rundu this week with five major local authorities to assess land delivery and housing provision. The consultations aim to give Parliament an evidence-based understanding of how housing is planned and delivered at local level, identify constraints, and propose solutions to Namibia's estimated 300,000 to 700,000-unit housing backlog.

    28 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Parliamentary committee consults municipalities on housing provision challenges

    A parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development is holding consultative meetings at Rundu with five major local authorities to assess land delivery and housing provision. The consultations aim to gather evidence on how housing is planned and delivered, identify constraints, and propose practical measures to address Namibia's estimated housing backlog of 300,000 to 700,000 units.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Oshakati relocates 122 flood-affected households to serviced plots

    Oshakati Town Council has moved 122 flood-affected families to free serviced residential plots at Onawa Township as part of a wider 180-household relocation programme following a presidential directive to replace temporary shelters with permanent housing solutions. The remaining 58 beneficiaries are expected to receive plot allocations before the end of February.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

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