Also known as: Oshakati area
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Informanté
… Police have opened cases of crimen injuria and defamation in Oshakati and Ondangwa, but Kamati says legal protection remains slow and costly for most entrepreneurs. …
NCCI’s Cecilia Kamati calls for protection of entrepreneursThe Namibian
… But for security guards rushing to work, children cycling to school and informal traders transporting their goods, Tobias Filipus (51) is the man who keeps Oshakati moving. …
The man who keeps Oshakati on two wheelsNew Era
OSHAKATI – A woman is expected to appear in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly kidnapping a seven-year-old schoolboy. …
Pupil abduction was to sustain son-bearing lieWindhoek Observer
… She further called for detailed information on Namibia’s slaughter infrastructure, focusing on the Katima Mulilo and Oshakati abattoirs. …
Hengari demands clarity on Equalisation Fund Implementation for northern farmersNew Era
… The PM cited the formalisation of informal settlements in Oshakati as an example of how local authorities can empower young entrepreneurs. …
PM urges councils to prioritise youth-owned businessesWindhoek Observer
… She added that the competition recognises the vital role kapanavendors play in Namibia’s economy The 2026 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off will feature three regional rounds across Namibia, leading up to an exciting grand finale The regional rounds will take place in Swakopmund, Oshakati …
Nedbank launches 2026 Kapana Cook-off launchWindhoek Observer
… First, direct transport costs: the diesel surge (+43.9%) increases the cost of moving goods from Walvis Bay to Windhoek, Oshakati, Katima Mulilo and every point between. …
Crude Oil: The inflation transmission channel for NamibiaInformanté
… They go to the farmers, pick up the cattle, and they bring them to the feedlot in order for them to be ready for export abattoir that are in Katima as well as in Oshakati,” Zaamwani said. …
Equalisation Fund for NCA farmers to be operationalised this yearThe Namibian
… Unam held a slight edge over KK Palace in the league, after holding them to a goalless draw in Oshakati in November and then beating them 2-1 in Windhoek five months later. …
NFA Cup to get new ownerWindhoek Observer
… A recent graduate from Oshakati welcomed the region’s investment in education, saying the number of graduates reflects the determination of young people to improve their futures. …
YOUNG OBSERVER | Oshana produces over 3,000 graduates …as young people call for more jobs and business opportunitiesA businessman who campaigned for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been awarded a contract for the first phase of a presidential guest house renovation at Oshakati. The Presidency confirmed that Emirates Trading CC, led by Josua Haimbodi, will undertake the work, though details of costs remain undisclosed and procurement is still ongoing.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
A businessman who campaigned for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been awarded a contract for the first phase of a presidential guest house renovation at Oshakati. The Presidency confirmed that Emirates Trading CC, led by Josua Haimbodi, will undertake the work, though details of costs remain undisclosed and procurement is still ongoing.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's new Mental Health Bill has been approved by the national council, but a national council member notes that Ohangwena region has no dedicated mental health facilities, forcing patients to travel to Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, which is often at capacity, and the region lacks a dedicated rehabilitation centre.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 56-year-old unemployed woman at JSB's Eluwa branch in Oshakati won N$2,745,106 from an N$8 stake on Soccer 13, a payout more than 343,000 times the original bet that ranks among the largest single payouts in Namibia's history.
3 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Lucia Gideon, Saima Shipululu, and Loise Imvula won the northern preliminary round of the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off in Oshakati, competing against 46 other vendors, and will advance to the national final where they will compete for business development prizes.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lady Justice Marlene Antoinette Tommasi was formally sworn in as an acting judge of the High Court on 1 September 2026, effective until 31 December 2026. She will serve at the High Court's Northern Local Division in Oshakati.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Claudia Hatutale, 46, a former cleaner at the Namibia Defence Force base in Ondangwa, appeared in court on seven counts of abuse of office for allegedly soliciting close to N$55,000 from members of the public between 2015 and 2017 by promising cleaner jobs at the Ministry of Defence that were never secured. Her case was postponed to 24 February 2027.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a 46-year-old former cleaner at Oluno Military Base over allegations that she collected more than N$55 850 from job seekers by promising to secure cleaning jobs within the ministry of defence and veterans affairs between 2015–2017, with promised employment opportunities never materializing after payments were made.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy minister of education Dino Ballotti challenged Namibian entrepreneurs to expand beyond the domestic market of three million people and pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa using technology. The article's author, while agreeing with the ambition, questions whether Namibia has the foundational business infrastructure—competitive companies, proper capitalization, technological capability, and consistent delivery—necessary for successful regional expansion.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Equipment valued at N$200,000, cash totalling over N$70,000 and other valuable goods were stolen in three separate robbery incidents over the weekend in Windhoek, Oshakati and Oshikango, during which at least one victim was tied up and a vehicle was badly damaged.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Daniel Kashima, a former insurance broker, testified in Oshakati Magistrate's Court on Tuesday during his bail application on a fraud charge involving N$2.2 million. Kashima denied allegations that he stole money belonging to Andalberd Shilongo from Momentum Metropolitan, claiming he was expecting a legitimate business transaction payment from Shilongo on the day of his arrest.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Paratus Namibia will open a new shop at Yetu Mall in Oshakati to provide customers with connectivity services, product information, SIMs, and devices. The expansion is part of the company's growth across northern Namibia, complementing existing outlets in Ondangwa, Eenhana, and Outapi.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Daniel Kashima, accused of involvement in the theft of N$2.2 million from an insurance savings policy, told a bail hearing that his two children were expelled from a private school in Oshakati in June after he could not pay accumulated fees of N$14,100 while in custody since May. He said the children have since been enrolled at another private school in Okahao, which has granted a three-month grace period now nearing its end.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti told entrepreneurs at a CRAN breakfast in Oshakati that Namibia's small population should not limit business ambitions, urging them to use digital technology to pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Digital platforms and services now allow businesses to serve clients beyond their physical location, though regional expansion requires capital, market knowledge, logistics, payment systems and regulatory compliance.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy minister Dino Ballotti told entrepreneurs in Oshakati that Namibia's three-million population should not limit ambitions, and urged them to use digital platforms and technology to target customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Israel Akwaake, 22, from Omukandu village in Oshana Region, went missing on 12 August while searching for work in the region. He was last seen at a job-gathering venue in Ondangwa and has not been located despite family efforts.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform visited the Oshakati abattoir to assess its current status, understand operational challenges, and explore government interventions to ensure the facility becomes fully operational.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has saved approximately N$2 billion by securing direct access to international medical manufacturers, according to Africa CDC director general Dr Jean Kaseya. The country became the first African nation to sign a continental procurement mechanism aimed at reducing costs of medicines and health commodities.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
The ministry of works and transport will conduct nationwide stakeholder consultations from August 2026 to March 2027 on proposed regulations for driving schools and instructors aimed at improving driver training quality and road safety. The framework will address instructor certification and competence, standardised training, consumer protection, and requirements for training vehicles and facilities.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
National Council parliamentarians have welcomed Namibia's new mental health bill but warn that the legislation could fail without adequate government infrastructure, staff and funding. The bill seeks to repeal the 1973 Mental Health Act and introduce a modern, rights-based framework promoting community-based care, early intervention and protection of patients' rights.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A public servant told a parliamentary committee that workers struggling to repay loans are allegedly reporting for duty as early as 03h00 to avoid being confronted by unregistered lenders at their workplaces, with the pressure of indebtedness affecting their normal functioning.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A National Assembly committee held public hearings in Oshakati to examine whether existing laws protect Namibians from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders. Lawmakers expressed concern that mushrooming cash loans have pushed many into financial distress, with some suicides linked to high debt levels.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
Rundu residents and leaders have opposed a proposed N$100 300 trip for mayor Andreas Jikerwa to attend the 15th Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona from 3 to 5 November, arguing the funds should address the town's challenges instead. The Rundu chief executive said the submission remains under consideration by the management committee and full council before final approval is sought from the line minister.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's new Mental Health Bill, applauded in June, confronts operational challenges: the system is severely stretched with too few psychiatrists, inadequate resources, limited community services, and heavy reliance on a single Windhoek facility. In the 2023–2024 fiscal year, over 91,500 outpatient consultations, 11,400 inpatient admissions, and 542 deaths were reported.
17 August 2026 · New Era →
Urban workers routinely send money to families in rural villages for food, school fees, medical expenses, and housing, forming a significant but underexamined economic system that challenges assumptions about urbanisation and development in Namibia.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The ombudsman has identified cases of malnutrition among trial-awaiting inmates in police holding cells, with findings confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Oshana regional office. Overcrowding and delays in the criminal justice system are straining resources, including food budgets.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Namibia's 35-year-old inherited Westminster governance system does not suit the country's traditional consensus-based decision-making and ubuntu values, and suggests other African nations like Botswana have succeeded by adapting governance to their own cultures.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The bail application hearing of Sageus Katoteli, 61, accused of shooting a police officer at ACC offices in Oshakati on 8 May, was postponed in Oshakati Magistrate's Court on Thursday because the Afrikaans interpreter was unavailable; the hearing is expected to resume on Friday. Katoteli told the court he pulled out his firearm from fear of jail during an arrest at the ACC offices, claiming he had no intention of shooting the officer.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with UNICEF, has officially launched the Namibia Learning Passport, a digital learning platform aimed at expanding access to educational resources, particularly for young people in rural, remote and underserved communities with limited connectivity.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →