Municipal authority in Namibia managing tax arrears, court disputes over salary payments, and a prior cybersecurity breach.
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The Namibian
Otjiwarongo Municipality recorded sharp increase in outstanding rates and taxes from N$65 million to nearly N$80 million by end of March
“The Otjiwarongo Municipality recorded a sharp increase in outstanding rates and taxes from N$65 million in January to nearly N$80 million by the end of March.”
Otjiwarongo faces N$80m debt mountainThe Namibian
Otjiwarongo Municipality initiated mass disconnection campaign on 31 January targeting arrears accounts
“In attempts to recover funds, the municipality initiated a mass disconnection campaign on 31 January, which targeted residential homes, church buildings, government offices, and business properties that had failed to settle their rates and taxes for two consecutive months.”
Otjiwarongo faces N$80m debt mountainInformanté
Otjiwarongo Municipality suffered previous breach by Inc Ransomware Group last year
“The incident marks the second known attack linked to the group in Namibia, following a previous breach involving the Otjiwarongo Municipality last year.”
NAM-CSIRT investigates scope of NAC data breachInformanté
Otjiwarongo Municipality was previously breached by INC Ransomware Group last year
“The incident marks the second known attack by the group in Namibia, following a previous breach involving the Otjiwarongo Municipality last year.”
NAC data on dark web confirmed after ransomware attackNew Era
Otjiwarongo Municipality was breached by the INC Ransomware Group in 2025
“NAC becomes the second confirmed Namibian victim of the same group, following a 2025 breach at the Otjiwarongo Municipality.”
Airports company battles cyber threat …as hackers threaten data leak in high stakes attackThe Namibian
Otjiwarongo Municipality has yet to implement 2014 salary directive despite Labour Court order
“The Otjiwarongo Municipality has yet to implement a 2014 salary directive, despite a Labour Court order to pay over N$30 million in outstanding adjustments to 20 employees.”
Otjiwarongo municipality yet to pay N$30 million despite Labour Court orderThe Namibian
Otjiwarongo municipality announced it would begin impounding livestock found roaming streets and CBD on Sunday
“The Otjiwarongo municipality has announced it would begin impounding livestock found roaming the streets and central business district (CBD) of the town on Sunday.”
Otjiwarongo to start impounding livestock on SundayOshakati 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.
18 hours ago · 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.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Otjiwarongo Municipality's outstanding rates and taxes increased sharply from N$65 million in January to nearly N$80 million by end of March. Private residential properties account for N$58.3 million of the arrears, with pensioners at Orwetoveni owing over N$11.3 million, local businesses N$6.4 million, and government ministries N$3.7 million.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
NAM-CSIRT has confirmed that data stolen in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been published online, with preliminary assessments indicating the leaked data may include airport permit records, parking management information, engineering documentation, financial records, and internal reports. The attack, detected on 6 March 2026, involved approximately 500GB of data and is linked to the INC Ransomware Group, marking the second known attack by this group in Namibia.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Airports Company has confirmed that data stolen in a March 2026 cybersecurity breach by the INC Ransomware Group has been released on the dark web. The leaked data may include airport permit systems, parking databases, engineering documents, and financial records; NAC is verifying the breach extent while airport operations remain unaffected.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Airports Company suffered a ransomware attack by the INC Ransomware Group, with hackers claiming to have stolen 500 gigabytes of sensitive data including financial records, HR files, and customer information. The attackers have threatened to release the data after a countdown timer expires unless demands are met, making NAC the second confirmed Namibian victim of the group after an Otjiwarongo Municipality breach in 2025.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed that hackers linked to the INC Ransomware Group unauthorisedly accessed Namibia Airports Company's network and stole approximately 500GB of data, including financial records, HR data, and customer information. The group uses "double-extortion" tactics involving data theft and system encryption, and has threatened to release the stolen data after a countdown period.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has confirmed that the INC Ransom cybercriminal group was responsible for last week's attack on Namibia Airports Company, claiming to have exfiltrated approximately 500GB of data including financial records, HR information, and customer details. This is the second Namibian entity targeted by the group after an attack on Otjiwarongo municipality last year.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Otjiwarongo Municipality has failed to implement a 2014 salary directive or comply with a Labour Court order to pay over N$30 million in back pay owed to 20 employees, despite the ruling last year. The dispute arose after management ignored a ministry instruction to adjust C4-band employees' salaries by N$7,475 and instead gave them only N$2,000 in adjustments while promoting D-band staff, prompting workers to take the case to court in 2021.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Otjiwarongo mayor Leonard Simushi has called on councillors to be transparent, accessible, and responsive to residents, emphasizing that political differences must not undermine service delivery. He stated that accountability will be central to the new council's five-year term, with strengthened public engagement and communication mechanisms needed to meet resident expectations.
10 February 2026 · New Era →