Oshakati Town Council — local authority managing public services, infrastructure, and regulation in Oshakati, enforcing traffic rules and municipal ordinances.
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New Era
Oshakati Town Council directed long-distance transport providers to load/offload at Omatala bus terminal
“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 OmatalaThe Namibian
Oshakati Town Council requires all dog owners to register pets for annual licensing fee
“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 feesNew Era
Oshakati Town Council has relocated 122 flood-affected households to free serviced residential plots at Onawa Township
“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 plotsOshakati 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 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 →