… Oshakati Town Council spokesperson Martin Kapuka says the event remains a key factor in sustaining Namibian culture while offering entrepreneurs opportunities and giving creatives a platform to showcase their talents. …
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… The Oshakati Town Council has sponsored the event with N$100,000. According to Mayor Leonard Hango, the tournament attracts large crowds and gives traders a prime opportunity to sell their products at the venue. …
N$100,000 up for grabs in Oshakati Mayoral Cup- March 2026
… According to Oshakati Town Council spokesperson Martin Kapuka, the expo has grown into one of the town’s most important cultural and economic events. …
Oshakati Totem Expo returnsOSHAKATI – 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- February 2026
… Samco is listed as having the largest plot among 69 beneficiaries in a land allocation notice issued by the Oshakati Town Council last week. …
‘Chicco’ Shapumba bags five Oshakati plots for N$406 000 amid fairness concerns… 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- January 2026
… The consultations are taking place from Monday to Friday and involve the Rundu Town Council, the City of Windhoek, Oshakati Town Council, Walvis Bay Municipality and Swakopmund Municipality.Speaking at the opening of the meetings on Monday, standing committee chairperson Elifas D …
MPs hold crunch housing talks in Rundu… The consultations are taking place from Monday to Friday and involve the Rundu Town Council, the City of Windhoek, Oshakati Town Council, Walvis Bay Municipality and Swakopmund Municipality. …
Parliamentary committee holds housing consultations with major local authorities at RunduOSHIKATI – 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- February 2024
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises’ review panel has advised the Oshakati Town Council to apply for the blacklisting of a company accused of using false certificates to win a N$7,3-million road upgrading tender. …
Oshakati ordered to ban company that falsified tender documents
Culture
Oshakati Totem Expo returns for 14th edition in May
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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 →
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 →