Also known as: Lands Division of the Oshikoto Regional Council
Oshikoto Regional Council — local government body overseeing development, service delivery, and resource management across Oshikoto region's 11 constituencies.
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The Namibian
Oshikoto Regional Council received qualified audit opinion due to unconfirmed N$5.5 million investments
“THE Oshikoto Regional Council received a qualified audit opinion after an auditor-general report could not obtain sufficient evidence to confirm the existence, ownership and valuation of investments worth N$5.5 million.”
Oshikoto council N$5.5m investments flaggedThe Namibian
Oshikoto Regional Council recorded N$6.4 million deficit for the year, compared with N$18.8 million surplus in 2023
“Its financial performance also deteriorated, with the council recording a N$6.4 million deficit for the year, compared with a surplus of N$18.8 million in 2023.”
Oshikoto council N$5.5m investments flaggedThe Namibian
Oshikoto Regional Council collaborated on bringing renewed focus to resettlement matter
“The matter was brought into renewed focus through the collaborative efforts of the Oshikoto Regional Council, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, and other relevant stakeholders.”
Governor Sacky Kathindi Highlights Land Reform and Agricultural Opportunities in OshikotoWindhoek Observer
Oshikoto regional council contributed collaborative efforts toward bringing land allocation matter to finalisation
“He credited the collaborative efforts of the Oshikoto regional council, the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform and other stakeholders for bringing the matter to the point of finalisation.”
Govt allocates 101 farming units in TsintsabisThe Namibian
Oshikoto Regional Council recorded 1,541 criminal cases during 2025/26 financial year
“According to the Oshikoto Regional Council's progress report, 1 541 criminal cases were recorded during the period under review, compared to 1 137 cases in the previous financial year – an increase of 404.”
Oshikoto crime jumps by 404 cases in a yearNew Era
Oshikoto Regional Council recently secured N$6.4 million through the Environmental Investment Fund for water interventions
“Kathindi said, although the region recently secured N$6.4 million through the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) for the initial phase of water interventions, more funding is still required to fully resolve the crisis affecting thousands of residents.”
Oshikoto seeks N$22m to tackle water crisis … Oshigambo Canal revival underwayNew Era
Oshikoto Regional Council has started distributing rice to vulnerable households
“The Oshikoto Regional Council has started distributing rice to vulnerable households following a donation from South Korea.”
Oshikoto dishes out rice to vulnerable familiesNew Era
Oshikoto Regional Council was established on 31 August 1992 under the Regional Councils Act
“The Oshikoto Regional Council, established on 31 August 1992 under the Regional Councils Act, has played a central role in coordinating development and governance in the region.”
From rural roots to growth: Oshikoto’s development journeyNew Era
Oshikoto Regional Council established 11 constituency offices in areas such as Oniipa, Onayena, Olukonda, Onyaanya, Omuntele and Okankolo
“To improve access to government services, the council established 11 constituency offices in areas such as Oniipa, Onayena, Olukonda, Onyaanya, Omuntele and Okankolo.”
From rural roots to growth: Oshikoto’s development journeyChinese-owned Sinomine Copper Smelter in Tsumeb is constructing Namibia's first germanium plant, with peak employment expected to reach between 1,400 and 1,600 people. The company made the announcement while donating N$100,000 through Sinomine Community Trust to support development initiatives in the Oshikoto region.
7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chinese-owned Sinomine Copper Smelter in Tsumeb is constructing Namibia's first germanium plant, with peak employment expected to reach between 1,400 and 1,600 people. The company made the announcement while donating N$100,000 through Sinomine Community Trust to support development initiatives in the Oshikoto region.
7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The auditor-general issued a qualified opinion on Oshikoto Regional Council's annual accounts after finding insufficient evidence to confirm the existence, ownership and valuation of N$5.5 million in investments in electricity distributors. The council lacked complete documentation and had not revalued the investments since their acquisition in 2014, contrary to accounting standards.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Regional Governor of Oshikoto Region, Sacky Kathindi, presided over the official handover of allotment letters to resettlement beneficiaries allocated farming units at Farm Tsintsabis No. 881 and Farm Urwald No. 1150 in the Guinas Constituency.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The government has allocated farming land to 101 people in Tsintsabis—38 units at Farm Tsintsabis and 63 at Farm Urwald—ending a long-standing wait for certainty over the two farms acquired by the state in 1992. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani described the allocation as an important milestone in Namibia's land reform programme.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson John Walenga says it is taboo in Oshindonga culture for women to visit the Ondonga salt pan, after a woman councillor from Khomas region visited the site during an exchange programme. The council stated it would take action against Oshikoto regional councillors who took their Khomas counterparts to the salt pan.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Criminal cases in Oshikoto increased by 404 to 1,541 during the 2025/26 financial year, driven by sharp rises in assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (from 567 to 945 cases), rape (132 to 187), and drug-related offences (87 to 159), though stock theft declined.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Traditional leaders in Ondonga have expressed discontent over a joint Oshikoto and Khomas regional council delegation, including women, visiting a salt pan on 13–14 August, which they view as violating a custom that historically restricted women's access to the site. The Ondonga Traditional Authority has promised an investigation, though some argue there was no transgression since the visit was part of official government benchmarking business.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Solar Revolving Fund under the Ministry of Mines and Energy financed electrification of 41 households in Oshikoto Region during the 2025/26 financial year—32 via solar systems at N$1.5 million and 9 via national grid connections at N$261,000. NamPower also connected grid-based electricity to 12 schools in the region, while connection costs and tariffs remain barriers to rural electrification.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Oshikoto Regional Communal Land Board, supported by the Lands Division and National Youth Service, has begun removing an illegal 170-metre fence at Onamishu Village after a lengthy legal process initiated by community complaints in 2020 that it restricted access to grazing areas and natural resources.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
Improper disposal of disposable nappies is contributing to pollution and pressure on waste management systems in Oshikoto region, particularly in Onyaanya, Oniipa and Onayena constituencies, according to a Strategic Environmental Assessment for the regional land-use plan.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the region needs approximately N$22 million to comprehensively address water challenges affecting communities. The region recently secured N$6.4 million from the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia for the initial phase, with technical assessments underway to determine boreholes for drilling and rehabilitation.
12 May 2026 · New Era →
Desalination plants and reverse osmosis systems will be constructed in Oshikoto to tackle water shortages caused by the region's saline underground water. The projects are expected to take three to four months to complete, beginning after the rainy season and finishing before August, with pipelines linking boreholes to supply communities, livestock, and agriculture.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Oshikoto Regional Council has started distributing 9,203 bags of rice (40kg each) donated by South Korea to vulnerable households through the Office of the Prime Minister. The rice, valued at N$61 million, is expected to reach more than 46,000 households across all 11 constituencies, with distribution beginning in Guinas and Oniipa.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Oshikoto Regional Council chairperson Sacky Nangula has urged administrators and public servants to embrace innovation and collaboration to fulfil pledges made to voters, calling for a shift from routine practices under a "Business Unusual" approach. The governor echoed the call for commitment, integrity and teamwork, emphasizing that regional progress depends on unity, mutual respect and open communication among all staff and stakeholders.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Since 1990, Oshikoto has expanded infrastructure, education, healthcare and services through regional council coordination. Key developments include 11 constituency offices, water and electricity systems, 18 senior secondary schools, hospitals, and improved road networks across the region.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Regional councillor Erastus Nekomba treated public servants to lunch from local market vendors to raise awareness and support for small-scale traders' livelihoods. The Oshikoto regional council says the initiative will be repeated quarterly.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →