Also known as: Otji municipality
Municipal government in Otjiwarongo facing infrastructure challenges, cybersecurity breaches, and outstanding debt exceeding N$79 million.
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Namibian Sun
Otjiwarongo municipality's traffic division is staffed with only four officers to police 54,000 residents
“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 residentsThe 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 SundayA draft forensic investigation found that the Otjiwarongo municipality faced a N$774,004.05 payment demand after 900 wheelie bins were delivered without a purchase order.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A draft forensic investigation found that the Otjiwarongo municipality faced a N$774,004.05 payment demand after 900 wheelie bins were delivered without a purchase order.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A cyberattack has left the Otjiwarongo municipality unable to produce records proving when key procurement documents were submitted to the Public Procurement Unit.
6 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A dispute over how a 5% share of assessment rates should be calculated has left the Otjiwarongo municipality owing the Otjozondjupa Regional Council N$13.54 million.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Otjiwarongo municipality has identified potential land for an emergency response and traffic management centre to improve the town's response to road crashes.
23 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Otjiwarongo municipality spent N$781,132.55 on overtime payments between April and June, while 65 positions remained vacant.
22 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Two new pumps manufactured in Johannesburg have arrived in Namibia as Otjiwarongo municipality works to address low water pressure and intermittent supply affecting parts of the town.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Otjiwarongo has launched an N$81.22 million road rehabilitation programme in partnership with the Roads Authority and Road Fund Administration, with contractor China Henan International Cooperation (Chico) now overseeing the first phase involving the C38 road. The project aims to improve road safety, traffic flow and connectivity, using stabilised material technology and extending through the 2027/28 financial year across three lots including B1 and C38 resurfacing and dual carriageway rehabilitation.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Otjiwarongo staged a demonstration over the municipality's alleged delays in writing off pensioners' accumulated debt, claiming some eligible pensioners were excluded from a government initiative and accusing councillors of favouritism. The demonstrators demanded a response by 8 September and called on the ministry to extend an 31 August deadline.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →