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Placido Hilukilwa

2026-01-022026-06-08
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  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    Placido Hilukilwa is a 43-year-old former construction worker from Oshakati

    Source

    “Placido Hilukilwa A 43-YEAR-OLD former construction worker from Oshakati is fighting to have his disability grant reinstated while relying on traditional blacksmith skills to feed his family.”

    Unskilled labourer turns to blacksmithing after suffering a partial loss of eyesight
  3. March 2026

  4. Informanté

    Placido Hilukilwa is byline author

    Source

    “Placido Hilukilwa PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's "no business as usual" approach is being felt as Namibians prepare to celebrate the 36th Independence anniversary tomorrow.”

    Independence celebrations: “no business as usual”
  5. February 2026

  6. Informanté

    Placido Hilukilwa took photos of the ceremony

    Source

    “Photos: Placido Hilukilwa.”

    Erkki Nghimtina honoured at traditional homestead ceremony
  7. January 2026

  8. Informanté

    Placido Hilukilwa was supposed to travel on Wednesday and report to work in Walvis Bay on Thursday morning

    Source

    “Placido Hilukilwa ALINA Shaalukeni was supposed to travel on Wednesday and report to work in Walvis Bay on Thursday morning.”

    Police appeal for adherence to traffic rules and warn against thieves disguised as travelers
Society

Former construction worker sustains family through traditional blacksmithing

The News

A 43-year-old former construction worker from Oshakati partially lost his eyesight to cataracts and qualified for a government disability grant in 2020, which was stopped last year. While fighting to have the grant reinstated, he has taken up traditional blacksmith skills learned from the San community in Angola, crafting and selling bows, arrows, axes and knives to support his family.

2 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Former construction worker sustains family through traditional blacksmithing

    A 43-year-old former construction worker from Oshakati partially lost his eyesight to cataracts and qualified for a government disability grant in 2020, which was stopped last year. While fighting to have the grant reinstated, he has taken up traditional blacksmith skills learned from the San community in Angola, crafting and selling bows, arrows, axes and knives to support his family.

    2 June 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Woman operates bulldozer for NamWater in Oshakati for nine years

    Hilma Nakashole is the only female bulldozer operator for NamWater in Oshakati, working on heavy earthmoving equipment and tipper trucks for the past nine years. She says she feels she is proving that both men and women can perform such jobs, having overcome scepticism from interviewers and colleagues.

    2 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 29 May

  1. President says development must not erase cultural identity

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said at the opening of the Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Ohangwena that development must not come at the expense of cultural identity. She noted the festival boosts the local economy through accommodation, transport, and informal trade, and announced the government will focus on improving existing agricultural schemes rather than establishing new ones.

    29 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Omaludi Festival cattle show suspended over stray buffalo

    The cattle show segment of the Omaludi Agricultural Festival was suspended after a stray buffalo with unknown health status was spotted in the Okongo area. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease was too high, with the animal having moved through several villages in Okongo and Oshikunde constituencies since it was first spotted on 2 May.

    27 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Omaludi Agricultural Festival opening ceremony begins in Okongo

    The official opening ceremony of the Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Okongo Village is underway, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the festival's patron, in attendance alongside dignitaries, exhibitors, and community members.

    27 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Over 1,000 cadet constables graduate after nine-month police training

    More than 1,000 cadet constables completed their nine-month training course at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre and paraded in Oshakati and Ongwediva ahead of Friday's graduation ceremony, where the Minister of Home Affairs will deliver the keynote address on behalf of the President.

    26 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Regional Governor praises healthcare workers at awards ceremony

    Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa encouraged leaders and public servants to build an efficient, accountable healthcare system at the second Ohangwena Regional Health Directorate's Health Professionals' Award Ceremony. Awards were presented to district hospitals, management teams, and individual healthcare workers based on measurable indicators including patient care, infection prevention, hospital cleanliness, data management, leadership and timely reporting.

    10 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 8 May

  1. Businessman Haimbodi urges youth: education and hard work lead to success

    Prominent businessman Josua Haimbodi, who recently obtained a Specialised Diploma in Political Science from Bircham International University in Madrid, Spain, has called on young Namibians to embrace education and hard work, sharing his journey from a barefoot village boy to a university graduate as evidence that anything is possible with faith and determination.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Nature conservation team tracks buffalo in Ohangwena villages

    A buffalo spotted in Oshikunde Constituency on Saturday has moved through several villages in the Ohangwena Region, and a helicopter is expected to join the tracking team. According to a constituency councillor, this is the fifth buffalo reported in the region in seven years, and residents are being urged to remain calm and report wildlife to authorities without provocation.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Okongo SWAPO fundraiser opens drive for N$1.5 million facility

    SWAPO Party members in Okongo are fundraising to build a N$1.5 million hall and office block by December, with General Epafras Denga Ndaitwah overseeing the project. Two fundraising events have so far collected N$92,914 in cash and pledges, plus livestock.

    21 April 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Pope visits Angola, calls for peace and rejection of corruption

    Pope Leo XIV, on a four-country African tour, called Africa a "reserve of joy and hope" and urged leaders to abandon corruption and wasteful war spending while respecting human rights. During his Angola visit, he met President João Lourenço, prayed for victims of recent flooding, and reiterated his message of interfaith dialogue and youth engagement.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Oshana police celebrates 16 years of women advancement

    The Police Women Network in Oshana Region marked its 16th year as the Namibian Police Force continues efforts to promote gender equality and women's advancement in its ranks. Oshana has 625 female police officers and now includes two female deputy commissioners in strategic roles, alongside numerous female chief inspectors and station commanders.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Defence minister says security cluster ensures Namibian stability

    Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi told ministry staff that Namibia's peace depends on the security cluster's daily work protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity. He cited evolving risks including cross-border trafficking, organised crime, illegal fishing, and cybersecurity threats that require constant vigilance and inter-agency collaboration.

    26 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibia's 36th Independence Day celebrations go decentralized nationwide

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah's "no business as usual" approach is being felt as Namibians prepare for the 36th Independence anniversary, with celebrations now decentralized to all 14 regions for the first time. Police are conducting operations in regions including Oshana and Omusati to prevent crime and crack down on dangerous driving through roadblocks and licensing checks.

    20 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 23 February

  1. Northern Namibia receives good rains, recovery underway

    Northern Namibia has received good rains this season, reversing recent drought devastation and leading to improved grazing conditions and better harvest prospects for subsistence farmers. Water pans and floodplains are now full, with further rainfall expected from seasonal flooding patterns.

    23 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 February

  1. Former minister Erkki Nghimtina honoured at traditional ceremony

    A military memorial service for former minister Erkki Nghimtina took place at his traditional homestead in Omahenge village, with mourners gathering despite difficult weather conditions. Learners from a nearby school lined the road to pay their respects as the body was transported from the mortuary to the deceased's residence.

    20 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 14 February

  1. Namibians gather to mourn slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda

    State prosecutor Justine Shiweda was mourned at a memorial service in Onambango village near Ondangwa on Friday, attended by the Prime Minister representing the President, along with cabinet ministers, senior officials, and traditional leaders, ahead of his burial.

    14 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 10 January

  1. Police warn travelers of thieves at bus stations

    Oshana Region's Acting Police Commander Frederick Ndjadila has warned bus travelers to beware of thieves disguised as travelers at crowded bus loading zones, while also appealing to bus operators to adhere to traffic rules and avoid overloading, overpricing, and overspeeding during the post-festive season travel rush.

    10 January 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 3 January

  1. Traditional authority condemns fatal shooting at community court proceedings

    The Ondonga Traditional Authority condemned a violent shooting in Oshikoto Region during a community court dispute resolution session in which village headman Sam Nepando was fatally wounded and headman I-Ben Nashandi (also Executive Director of the National Planning Commission) was seriously injured. The OTA pledged to work with government and law enforcement to ensure justice and protect community court leaders.

    3 January 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 2 January

  1. Minister opens clinic at Kaoko-Otavi correctional facility

    Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu inaugurated a clinic at the Kaoko-Otavi Correctional Facility in Kunene Region, which aligns with international standards requiring prisoners to access free healthcare at community standards. The clinic, built at a cost of N$1.78 million and staffed by three nurses, will also serve the surrounding community and help prevent disease outbreaks and security risks related to untreated illness.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

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