Otjozondjupa Regional Council

Regional government administration in Otjozondjupa overseeing food assistance, water services, and development programmes across constituencies including Tsumkwe, Otjiwarongo, and Grootfontein.

2026-01-142026-08-28

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July 2026
16 JulThe Namibian
Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed removal of community members from feeding programme
Source
“The Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed this last week.”
San families cry foul over food aid cuts
May 2026
27 MayNamibian Sun
Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$31.7 million
Source
“The Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$31.7 million, a debt officials say is contributing to recurring water interruptions in Kalkfeld and affecting residents regardless...”
Otjozondjupa’s N$31.7m debt blamed for Kalkfeld water cuts
March 2026
6 MarNew Era
Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$34 million
Source
“Additionally, the Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$34 million, and Okatjoruu particularly owes NamWater N$10 million.”
Okatjoruu water woes persist … Covid-19 blamed for N$10m NamWater debt

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San families removed from government food aid programme

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Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities have been removed from the Marginalised Communities Special Feeding Programme, which distributes quarterly food parcels including maize meal, beans, fish, beef and cooking oil. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed that vulnerable community members, including unemployed households with children, have lost access to this assistance introduced in 2005.

16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 July

San families removed from government food aid programme
Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities have been removed from the Marginalised Communities Special Feeding Programme, which distributes quarterly food parcels including maize meal, beans, fish, beef and cooking oil. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed that vulnerable community members, including unemployed households with children, have lost access to this assistance introduced in 2005.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 4 June

Tsumkwe communities push for revival of stalled development projects
Community leaders in Tsumkwe have called for urgent intervention to revive several stalled development projects, including a multi-million-dollar agricultural initiative and a cultural museum incomplete for more than a decade. A delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister visited the constituency to assess development challenges and service delivery.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 27 May

Otjozondjupa's N$31.7m debt to NamWater blamed for water cuts
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$31.7 million, a debt officials attribute to recurring water interruptions affecting Kalkfeld residents.
27 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 13 April

Governor James Uerikua remembered at memorial service
Hundreds gathered in Otjozondjupa to pay respects to former governor and National Assembly member James Unomasa Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter weekend along with his 14-year-old son, Venturo. Former First Lady Monica Geingos and fellow leaders praised his legacy as a visionary who championed agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.
13 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

Otumborombonga to get new primary school with private funding
The Otjozondjupa education directorate has received a two-hectare piece of land from the Otumborombonga community for the construction of a primary school, funded by a German couple and valued at approximately N$2.2 million. The school, expected to cater to learners from pre-primary to Grade 7, will ease pressure on distant schools and reduce travel burden for approximately 7,000 residents in the area.
19 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

Otjiwarongo solar plant upgraded to 13MW with battery storage
The expanded Otjiwarongo HopSol solar plant, upgraded at a cost of over N$200 million, was commissioned on Thursday and will now generate approximately 13 megawatts of electricity for the national grid. The upgraded facility includes modern battery storage capability, making it the country's first solar generation facility backed by such technology, allowing it to produce power at night and during cloudy conditions.
18 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

Upgraded Otjiwarongo solar plant commissioned with battery storage
The expanded Anirep-HopSol Africa solar plant at Otjiwarongo was commissioned on Thursday, increasing generation capacity from five megawatts to 13 megawatts and becoming the country's first solar facility backed by modern battery storage to supply roughly 11 megawatts to the national grid.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

Okatjoruu residents face high water debts and service challenges
Water-related challenges persist in Okatjoruu village despite recent restoration of supply, with residents struggling with high debts, water hardness, faulty meters, and high bills attributed to Covid-19-era free water directives. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$34 million, with Okatjoruu owing N$10 million, though the government agreed to cover half under a Covid-19 agreement.
6 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 23 January

Cholera outbreak in Grootfontein spreading but manageable, officials say
A cholera outbreak that began in November in the Kap n Bou informal settlement has spread to several areas in Otjozondjupa region, with 39 confirmed hospitalisations and 108 suspected cases as of January, but no deaths recorded. A senior medical officer says the situation is under control following the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre, and a multi-sectoral task force is now working on containment and elimination through improved water infrastructure, hygiene awareness, and isolation protocols.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 January

Cholera outbreak in Grootfontein stabilizing with dedicated treatment centre
A cholera outbreak in Otjozondjupa's Kap n Bou informal settlement has been brought under control through the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital, with only two patients in quarantine as of Monday. The government has deployed improved water infrastructure and mounted multi-sectoral efforts including public awareness campaigns, with no deaths reported despite 39 confirmed hospitalizations and 108 suspected cases since the outbreak began in November 2025.
22 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

Grootfontein cholera outbreak stabilizing with treatment center operational
A dedicated cholera treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital is successfully managing the outbreak in the Otjozondjupa region, with only two patients in quarantine as of Monday and all others discharged. The government has established a multi-sectoral task force and improved water infrastructure in the Kap n Bou informal settlement, where the outbreak originated in November, with no fatalities recorded to date.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 January

Otjiwarongo councillor plans investment and infrastructure growth
Otjiwarongo constituency councillor Paulus Nekundi is pursuing mining and biomass projects, road rehabilitation, water reticulation, and housing development to grow the region into an investment hub and improve service delivery in settlements. He also aims to upgrade informal areas with tarred roads and electrification while supporting youth through agriculture, entrepreneurship, and vocational training.
14 January 2026 · New Era →