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Otjiwarongo deputy engineer returns after two-year suspension
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Deputy town engineer Timothy Ggita has resumed duty at Otjiwarongo municipality on 14 July, ending a nearly two-year fully paid suspension.
30 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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Otjiwarongo Municipality — Namibian local authority facing allegations of CEO misconduct, outstanding municipal debt, court non-compliance, and recent cyberattack.
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- July 2026
Namibian Sun
Otjiwarongo municipality confirmed that deputy town engineer Timothy Ggita resumed duty on 14 July
Source
“The Otjiwarongo municipality has confirmed that deputy town engineer Timothy Ggita resumed duty on 14 July, bringing to an end a nearly two-year fully paid suspension.”
Otjiwarongo confirms engineer's returnNamibian Sun
Otjiwarongo municipality's traffic division is staffed with only four officers to police 54,000 residents
Source
“The Otjiwarongo municipality's traffic division is staffed with only four officers to police a town of more than 54 000 residents, with officials warning that the shortage is placi...”
Only four traffic cops police 54 000 Otjiwarongo residents- May 2026
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
Source
“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
Source
“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 mountain- March 2026
Informanté
Otjiwarongo Municipality suffered previous breach by Inc Ransomware Group last year
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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 order- January 2025
The Namibian
Otjiwarongo municipality announced it would begin impounding livestock found roaming streets and CBD on Sunday
Source
“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 Sunday
Thursday 30 July
Otjiwarongo deputy engineer returns after two-year suspension
Deputy town engineer Timothy Ggita has resumed duty at Otjiwarongo municipality on 14 July, ending a nearly two-year fully paid suspension.
30 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Wednesday 22 July
Otjiwarongo CEO housing allowance allegations demand accountability
An editorial argues that allegations that Otjiwarongo Municipality CEO Mberipura Hifitikeko received a housing allowance while occupying government accommodation must be transparently and independently investigated, not treated as administrative matters, since government policy bars officials from receiving both benefits simultaneously.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Otjiwarongo CEO accused of receiving housing allowance while in council house
The CEO of Otjiwarongo municipality is facing allegations of unlawfully receiving a housing allowance while residing in a council-owned property, a practice that violates government housing policy and may constitute a criminal offence under Namibian law. Government policy and council staff regulations explicitly prohibit simultaneous receipt of a housing subsidy and occupation of state-owned accommodation.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Friday 17 July
Otjiwarongo traffic division staffed by only four officers
Otjiwarongo municipality's traffic division has only four officers to serve a town of more than 54,000 residents, with officials warning of consequences from the shortage.
17 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Monday 13 July
Oshakati to register and mark taxis for industry regulation
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 →
Monday 4 May
Otjiwarongo municipal debt surges to nearly N$80 million
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 →
Monday 30 March
Namibia Cyber Team Confirms NAC Data Breach Publication Online
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 →
Sunday 29 March
NAC confirms ransomware attack data released on dark web
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 →
Monday 23 March
Ransomware attack exposes Namibia Airports Company to data theft threat
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 →
Sunday 22 March
Namibia Airports Company suffers 500GB data breach by INC Ransomware
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 →
Friday 20 March
Cran confirms INC Ransom group behind NAC cyberattack
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 →
Thursday 5 March
Otjiwarongo Municipality defies court order on N$30 million salary debt
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 →
Tuesday 10 February
Otjiwarongo mayor urges council unity and accountability
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 →