Otavi Town Council — local government authority in Otjozondjupa region; issued public warnings about contaminated vodka from truck accident and reported corruption within staff.
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Namibian Sun
Otavi Town Council warned against consuming, selling or distributing cans removed from the accident scene
“The Otavi Town Council subsequently confirmed that cans had been removed from the accident scene and warned against consuming, selling or distributing them.”
Vodka bonanza turns tummies sour, ends in fisticuffsInformanté
Otavi Town Council warned Namibians not to consume vodka drinks as they may pose a health risk
“The Otavi Town Council had warned Namibians not to consume them as they may pose a health risk following the spillage from the truck.”
Nine patients discharged after consuming spilled vodka drinksWindhoek Observer
Otavi Town Council issued an urgent public notice warning residents about the drinks, saying they were not intended for the Namibian market and contain high alcohol concentration.
“The Otavi Town Council issued an urgent public notice warning residents about the drinks, saying they were reportedly collected from the scene of the accident involving a consignment of vodka-based alcoholic beverages.”
Otavi children hospitalised after vodka alertInformanté
Otavi Town Council warned residents against consuming, selling or distributing vodka cans from truck accident scene
“THE Otavi Town Council has warned residents against consuming, selling or distributing vodka cans recovered from the scene of a truck accident, saying the products may pose serious health risks.”
Otavi Council warns against consumption and sale of vodka cans recovered from accident sceneInformanté
Otavi Town Council said vodka was not intended for Namibian market and contains high alcohol concentration
“The council said the vodka was reportedly not intended for the Namibian market and contains a high concentration of alcohol.”
Otavi Council warns against consumption and sale of vodka cans recovered from accident sceneThe Namibian
Otavi Town Council issued a public warning saying products were reportedly not intended for Namibian market and contained high alcohol concentration.
“The Otavi Town Council has since issued a public warning, saying the products were reportedly not intended for the Namibian market and contained a high concentration of alcohol.”
Otavi children fall sick after drinking alcohol from accident sceneThe Namibian
Otavi Town Council urged residents to report such products to relevant authorities for assessment.
“The council urges residents to report any such products to the relevant authorities for assessment and appropriate action.”
Otavi children fall sick after drinking alcohol from accident sceneThe Namibian
Otavi Town Council allocated land for establishment of satellite campus
“She says the Otavi Town Council has allocated land for the establishment of the satellite campus.”
Nust moves agriculture campus to OtaviA truck carrying Exo Vodka Energy Mix crashed and caught fire near Otavi, and residents who collected and drank the recovered cans became sick and sought treatment at Otavi Health Centre. A fight broke out among intoxicated patients at the clinic, leaving one man injured.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A truck carrying Exo Vodka Energy Mix crashed and caught fire near Otavi, and residents who collected and drank the recovered cans became sick and sought treatment at Otavi Health Centre. A fight broke out among intoxicated patients at the clinic, leaving one man injured.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Nine patients, including seven minors, were admitted to Otavi Health Centre on 18 August 2026 after consuming vodka energy drinks that spilled from an overturned truck. All have been discharged in stable condition with no further referrals, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
Several minors were taken to Otavi Clinic after consuming vodka-based mixed alcoholic beverages recovered from a truck accident near Otavi on Tuesday. The Otavi Town Council warned residents against consuming, selling or distributing the products, citing concerns they were not intended for the Namibian market, contain high alcohol concentration, and may have been contaminated during the accident.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Otavi Town Council has warned residents against consuming, selling or distributing vodka cans recovered from a truck accident, citing potential health risks from exposure to heat, fire, smoke and other contaminants, and warning that the products contain high alcohol concentration not intended for the Namibian market.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Several children in Otavi were admitted to the local clinic after consuming alcohol recovered from a truck accident scene. The Otavi Town Council warned that the products were not intended for the Namibian market, contained high alcohol concentration, and may have been contaminated by heat, fire, smoke, and other hazards from the accident.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a former human resources officer at Otavi Town Council, Erenst Gaoab, who allegedly promoted himself to a manager position not provided for in the council's approved organisational structure while acting as CEO. He was charged under the Anti-Corruption Act and granted bail of N$10,000, with a court appearance scheduled for May 2026.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Ernest Gaoab, a former Human Resource Officer at Otavi Town Council who was acting as CEO, for allegedly creating and promoting himself to a non-existent Manager position that was not on the approved organisational structure. He has been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act and granted bail of N$10,000, with his matter postponed to 12 May 2026.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
Ernst Gaoab, a former HR officer at Otavi Town Council, was granted N$10 000 bail after arrest by the Anti-Corruption Commission. He is accused of abusing power by attempting to promote himself to a non-existent HR manager position and faces charges under the Anti-Corruption Act.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has approved moving its agricultural satellite campus to Otavi in Otjozondjupa region, following Cabinet approval. The phased relocation aims to expand higher education access and support regional development, with temporary facilities to begin immediately while a permanent campus is developed.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →