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The Namibian
Otjozondjupa is one of the most successful teams at the Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup and they are confident of adding more silverware to their collection at this year’s edition at Keetmanshoop. …
Otjozondjupa confident of successThe Namibian
… They reached three finals in a row between 2004 and 2006, and after finishing runners-up to Khomas and Otjozondjupa, finally clinched the title when they beat southern neighbours ||Kharas on penalties in 2006. …
New Hardap generation aiming to emulate golden yearsInformanté
Staff Reporter WHILE recent rainfall has been largely concentrated in the //Kharas and Otjozondjupa regions, more widespread rain is expected, with several regions likely to be affected on Thursday. …
Multiple regions to be affected by Thursday rainfall, public urged to stay cautiousThe Namibian
… The training, in partnership with the National Youth Service (NYS) was done at Henties Bay and targets children between the ages of 12 and 18 from the Khomas, Hardap, Erongo, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions. …
Gender ministry rehabilitates 75 childrenInformanté
… The fingerlings are distributed to farmers in six regions: Hardap, //Kharas, Khomas, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Erongo. …
Ministry commits to rehabilitating Hardap Inland Aquaculture CentreNew Era
… The league will also welcome two more teams from the Kavango East region, while Otjozondjupa and //Kharas have lost their spots in the competition. …
Volleyball league returns this weekendThe Namibian
… We have agreed that the winner between the Kavango East and Otjozondjupa regions at the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup will take bragging rights. …
Kandorozu and Ballotti smoke the peace pipeThe Namibian
… Almost certain to be the spectacle group of death is Group A, which features the Kavango East, Hardap, Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions. …
Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup launchedThe Namibian
… According to the report, the ACC head office in Windhoek received 73 cases (57%), the Oshana region 16 (13%), the Erongo region 15 (12%), the northeast of the country 14 (11%) and the Otjozondjupa region 9 (7%). …
ACC closes 12 of 127 investigations in 2024/25New Era
… A total of 16 were investigated in Oshana, 15 in Erongo, 14 in the north-east of the country and nine in Otjozondjupa. …
Abuse of power tops ACC list …Ngurare calls for robust anti-corruption strategieTwo members of the Namibian Defence Force were found dead in suspected suicides on Thursday and Friday night at military bases in Otjiwarongo and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region. Police said no suicide notes were found and investigations continue.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two members of the Namibian Defence Force were found dead in suspected suicides on Thursday and Friday night at military bases in Otjiwarongo and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region. Police said no suicide notes were found and investigations continue.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly reconvenes on 2 June 2026 after a month recess during which MPs conducted oversight visits, stakeholder consultations, and regional and international parliamentary engagements. Deputy Speaker Katamelo was appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, while parliamentary committees assessed poverty alleviation and service delivery, including concerns over an incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Otjozondjupa will visit sacred gravesites of those who died in the 1904-1908 Ohamakari battle—a war of resistance by the Ovaherero against German imperial forces—with commemoration events hosted at the Okakarara Cultural Centre. The regional governor calls on residents, particularly youth, to attend and preserve the memory of the Ovaherero sacrifices.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has raised concerns about severe overcrowding in police holding cells across eight northern regions, with facilities such as Omuthiya and Oshakati police stations holding over 800 inmates each, and Katima Mulilo holding over 280 inmates in cells designed for 80. Dyakugha attributed the overcrowding to prolonged case finalization, lack of bail releases, and lengthy investigations.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court has placed Linden Beef Close Corporation under final liquidation after the company failed to appear at a winding-up hearing. The company owes Bank Windhoek approximately N$28.4 million in debts from loan and credit facility agreements entered into between 2022 and 2024.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A junior champion Brahman bull fetched N$800 000 at the Okabra Signature Sale in Windhoek, purchased by Shamrock Investments' Collin Venaani. The sale was historic for the Schneider family, whose bulls typically sell for around N$250 000.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in April 2026, though transport and fuel costs remain under pressure. Consumers in northern regions (zone 1) paid the highest diesel price at N$24.31 per litre, while Khomas residents (zone 2) paid the lowest at N$24.12.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has warned against political and administrative power struggles as the government decentralises youth empowerment, sports promotion and development planning functions to all 14 regional councils, with 327 staff members expected to be seconded during the transition. Sankwasa stressed that decentralisation cannot succeed if institutions compete for authority and called for clarity on reporting lines and responsibilities between governors, regional councils and decentralised staff.
15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services acknowledged systemic failures at the Windhoek Central Mental Health Centre, citing inadequate infrastructure and human resource deficits that contributed to poor supervision. The admission followed a patient escaping and a fatal police shooting incident.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Allexer Namundjembo Palms Life Fund is supporting 30 San learners in Tsumkwe Constituency through a cleaning campaign project aimed at reducing school dropouts. The initiative provides monthly food parcels, stationery and toiletries valued at N$600 each, while engaging learners in cleaning school grounds and residential areas and sports activities to encourage them to remain in school.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Otjiwarongo municipality has proposed a balanced N$215.5 million budget for 2026/2027, allocating N$50.8 million to capital projects and N$164.7 million to operational expenditure, with emphasis on infrastructure maintenance and service delivery amid steady population growth to 54,000 residents.
12 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Ministry of Health and Social Services 14-seater minibus collided with an oncoming truck on the Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road on Friday, killing all occupants including the driver and three nurses accompanying patients. The youngest victim was nine-year-old Lazarus Hamutenya, who was being transported to Katutura State Hospital from Khorixas District Hospital.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A minibus transporting eight patients from Khorixas District Hospital to Katutura Intermediate Hospital crashed into a truck while avoiding a kudu between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing two nurses and a hospital driver. The Ministry of Health and Social Services reports that 11 lives were lost in the accident.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts substantial showers across the country today, with the heaviest thundershowers expected in the Hardap and //Kharas regions, potentially causing flash floods. Several other regions including Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, Khomas, and Omaheke are also expected to experience rain showers and windy conditions.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Inspector General Joseph Shikongo said the recent transfer of senior officers, including Commissioner Julia Sakua to Zambezi region and Commissioner Andreas Pingana Shilelo to Oshana, is a planned strategic move to strengthen the force and improve service delivery, not a reaction to isolated incidents.
29 April 2026 · New Era →
Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions experienced intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and strong winds mid-week, with Okahandja recording over 100 mm of rain and hail accumulation on Thursday. More rainfall is forecast for the weekend in central and northern regions, with authorities warning residents and motorists to avoid flooded areas.
24 April 2026 · Informanté →
Swapo has not yet nominated a successor to National Assembly member James Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter, despite party rules indicating former minister Peya Mushelenga is next in line. The party has given no detailed explanation for the delay and says it will submit a name to the National Assembly soon.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kavango East Netball Association has formally challenged Netball Namibia's preliminary under-19 national squad selection, citing poor regional representation after their team won the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026 championship yet had only one player selected, compared to nine from the Khomas region. The association warns that under-representation of players from outside Windhoek risks damaging confidence in national pathways and affecting participation in future tournaments.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan, the UN, and global partners have launched major investments to strengthen Namibia's health system, including three key projects focused on emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and diagnostic capacity. The initiatives, valued at approximately N$18.4 million, will benefit more than 118,000 people across eight hospitals and vulnerable regions including Kunene, Omusati, and Otjozondjupa.
22 April 2026 · New Era →
Police arrested an Outjo resident after discovering mandrax and cannabis valued at N$259,100 inside a delivery truck on the Otjiwarongo-Outjo road. The 35-year-old suspect faces charges of possession and dealing in both substances and is expected to appear in Otjiwarongo Magistrate's Court this week.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Nine police officers allegedly assaulted 31 boys from Karundu Secondary School in Otjiwarongo on 16 February while searching for a missing cellphone. Three boys were seriously injured, including one with a fractured skull; the case has been sent to the prosecutor general's office to determine whether charges should be filed.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Otjozondjupa regional governor and parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son Ventro were buried at their family homestead in Gam following a road accident on 3 April. Hundreds of mourners attended the burial, and Vice President Lucia Witbooi described Uerikua as a dedicated public servant who served with humility and distinction.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
James Unomasa Uerikua, former governor of Otjozondjupa and Swapo MP, died in a car accident on 3 April along with his son Venturo Uaamakuje Uerikua. Vice President Lucia Witbooi led mourners at the burial ceremony in Otjiserandu, where Uerikua was remembered as a farmer, businessman, philanthropist and prominent voice on Namibia-Germany genocide discussions.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa delivered condolences at a memorial service for parliamentarian James Uerikua at Parliament Gardens, recalling his advocacy for development projects in the Otjozondjupa region and describing him as a voice of reason and charismatic legislator.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi paid tribute to former Otjozondjupa governor and MP James Uerikua at his funeral, describing him as a dedicated public servant whose legacy and impact on the nation will be remembered. Uerikua and his son died in a car accident in Otjozondjupa on 3 April.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders from across Namibia's political spectrum paid tribute to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo MP James Uerikua at a Wednesday memorial service, celebrating his legacy as a bridge-builder who commanded respect across party lines. Uerikua, who died in a car accident on 3 April along with his 14-year-old son Venturo, was praised for his dedication to inclusive development and democratic dialogue.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Swapo party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa delivered a tribute to parliamentarian James Uerikua at a memorial service in Parliament Gardens, recalling his dedication to development projects in Otjozondjupa and his personal warmth. Uerikua and his son died in a road accident on 3 April.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Collective, a new initiative founded by Hanjo de Klerk, aims to unify Namibian athletics by identifying and nurturing young athletes through structured coaching, performance tracking and partnerships with schools and government bodies. The platform targets U/15, U/17 and U/19 athletes across multiple regions and seeks to create a clear development pathway from grassroots to international competition by 2030.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Netball Namibia has defended its selection process for the preliminary under-19 national squad following backlash over the skewed selection of players from Khomas region and minimal inclusion from defending champions Kavango East. The federation says selection decisions are based on how players complement the team as a whole and are overseen by a panel of qualified selectors, though critics question how the runner-up team received nine selections compared to one from the championship winners.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →