Municipal government body in Oshakati responsible for service delivery, land management, and regulation of commerce and traffic in the town.
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The Namibian
Oshakati Town Council requested 13% salary increment for employees
“The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has rejected Oshakati Town Council's request for a 13% salary increment for its employees.”
Ministry rejects Oshakati’s 13% salary increment requestThe Namibian
Oshakati Town Council is seeking legal advice on discontinuing housing benefits
“The council is now seeking legal advice on the implications of potentially discontinuing the 22% housing allowance and 45% housing subsidy.”
Ministry rejects Oshakati’s 13% salary increment requestThe Namibian
Oshakati Town Council issued a removal deadline for Onawa Extension 7 occupants
“Residents occupying land at Onawa Extension 7 at Oshakati have refused to vacate the area despite a removal deadline issued by the Oshakati Town Council.”
We are not going anywhere – Oshakati residentsInformanté
Oshakati Town Council announced lifting restrictions on livestock sales imposed 25 September for FMD control
“THE Oshakati Town Council has announced that the restrictions on livestock sales and related activities, imposed on 25 September as part of national control measures to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), have been lifted.”
Oshakati lifts FMD restrictionsInformanté
Oshakati Town Council encouraged livestock owners to remain vigilant and continue observing veterinary requirements
“"Livestock owners are, however, encouraged to remain vigilant and continue observing applicable veterinary requirements," the Town Council said.”
Oshakati lifts FMD restrictionsWindhoek Observer
Oshakati Town Council revived its Decentralised Build Together Programme in 2021
“The Oshakati Town Council revived its Decentralised Build Together Programme in 2021 to assist applicants earning less than N$6 000 a month.”
Ongos Valley’s project targets 28 000 homes in WindhoekThe Namibian
Oshakati Town Council will not allocate the illegally occupied land to the affected group
“He says the council will not allocate the illegally occupied land to the affected group merely because they have occupied it without approval.”
Oshakati Town Council will not allocate land to evicted householdsThe Namibian
Oshakati Town Council hired security guards wielding whips to enforce regulations against urinating and defecating in public at Omatala market
“Security guards hired by the Oshakati Town Council are wielding the whips, making sure the public complies with the regulation against urinating and defecating in public at the open market, also known as Omatala.”
Oshakati bans peeing in public at OmatalaInformanté
Oshakati Town Council has erected 'No Urination/Defecation' signs at the open space adjacent to Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Open Market
“THE Oshakati Town Council has erected 'No Urination/Defecation' signs at the open space adjacent to the Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Open Market, a move welcomed by vendors and security guards stationed at the site.”
Oshakati Town Council erects ‘no urination’ signs at Omatala to curb hygiene crisisNew Era
Oshakati Town Council is servicing 230 residential erven at Oshakati North Extension 12 and 350 erven under the Mass Formalisation Project
“Oshakati Town Council spokesperson Martin Kapuka said the municipality is servicing 230 residential erven at Oshakati North Extension 12 and another 350 erven under the Mass Formalisation Project at Oshakati North Extension 1.”
Northern housing waiting lists top 35 000The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development rejected Oshakati Town Council's request for a 13% salary increment, citing that employees had already received a 5% increase during the 2025/26 financial year. The council, which sought the increase partly to address housing-related benefits paid to employees since 2017, is now seeking legal advice on discontinuing those benefits.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development rejected Oshakati Town Council's request for a 13% salary increment, citing that employees had already received a 5% increase during the 2025/26 financial year. The council, which sought the increase partly to address housing-related benefits paid to employees since 2017, is now seeking legal advice on discontinuing those benefits.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents occupying land at Onawa Extension 7 at Oshakati have refused to vacate despite a removal deadline from the town council, demanding alternative land or resettlement. The Oshakati Town Council has maintained the occupants are unlawfully occupying municipal land and rejected their appeal.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshakati Town Council has lifted restrictions on livestock sales and movement that were imposed on 25 September following the detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Karasburg. Normal livestock activities in Oshakati may now resume, though owners are encouraged to remain vigilant and observe veterinary requirements.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ongos Valley project is expected to deliver 28,000 housing units over 15 to 20 years, accommodating about 114,800 people as Windhoek addresses a housing shortage and informal settlements. The development is part of a national effort to address an estimated housing backlog of approximately 300,000 units, with Windhoek's target to construct 25,000 houses by 2030.
24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Around 112 shacks at Oshakati's Onawa Extension 7 face demolition after the town council gave households 14 days to vacate municipal land by 28 September. The approximately 300 affected residents are preparing a petition asking the council to consider their social and economic circumstances, citing poverty, unemployment, and inability to afford formal rental accommodation.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Oshakati Town Council security guards are enforcing a prohibition on public urination and defecation at Omatala open market, directing people to use public toilets for N$2 instead. Some war veterans have resisted the crackdown, accusing guards of colonization and arguing their right based on their independence struggle contributions.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshakati Town Council has erected 'No Urination/Defecation' signs at the open space adjacent to the Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Open Market to address a long-standing hygiene problem. Violators face a N$100 fine, and private security guards have been deployed to enforce the rules, though enforcement has led to clashes between guards and the public.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Oshana police commander has called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules, describing them as a safeguard for lives rather than punishment. The appeal was made at the inauguration of a newly established Oshakati Town Council Traffic Law Enforcement Unit.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia's minister of works and transport says a digital road traffic system will soon be implemented to record vehicles running red lights, pending law amendments. Oshakati has established a Traffic Law Enforcement Unit to promote road safety and enforce traffic regulations as the town grows.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshakati Town Council will begin disconnecting water supplies to government institutions and businesses with unpaid municipal accounts from 27 July, unless affected entities settle outstanding balances or submit a written payment arrangement by 25 July.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vendors at Oshakati open market say a N$3 toilet fee is pushing people to relieve themselves in the open behind a sand embankment, with traders arguing that many customers and workers cannot afford to pay each time they need to use the facilities.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Employment Equity Commission found seven employers non-compliant with affirmative action provisions after they failed to groom qualified Namibians for senior positions and neglected to obtain required exemptions or approvals from the labour minister. The companies also failed to consult employees during the preparation and implementation of their affirmative action plans.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshakati will introduce a taxi registration and marking system to regulate the local taxi industry and improve public safety, in line with national road transport law and town council by-laws. The initiative, modeled on Otjiwarongo Municipality's system, aims to address unregistered vehicles operating as taxis and protect legitimate operators.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →