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Otjozondjupa Regional Council

Otjozondjupa Regional Council — local government entity managing water infrastructure, development projects, and public services across the region.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Namibian Sun

    Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$31.7 million

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    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
  3. March 2026
  4. New Era

    Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$34 million

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    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

Otjozondjupa Regional Council — Namibian press coverage · Namibia Minute