Also known as: Governor Sacky Kathindi · Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi · Hon. Sacky Kathindi · Honourable Sacky Kathindi · Governor Kathindi
Governor of Oshikoto Region who oversees development projects and infrastructure in the region.
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New Era
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi welcomed the investment as impacting water-stressed communities
“Kathindi welcomed the investment, saying it would have a direct impact on communities struggling with access to water.”
Namport pumps N$2.7m into Oshikoto water infrastructureInformanté
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi joined firefighting team from late Saturday afternoon until Monday morning
“Etosha Deputy Director Naambo Iipinge revealed that the firefighting team was joined by Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi from late Saturday afternoon until Monday morning.”
Firefighters extinguish three of four fires in EtoshaWindhoek Observer
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi described the handover as representing government commitment to land reform and sustainable livelihoods
“Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi described the handover as more than the issuing of allotment letters, saying it represented the government's commitment to land reform and the creation of sustainable livelihoods.”
Govt allocates 101 farming units in TsintsabisThe Namibian
Governor Sacky Kathindi appealed for assistance for boreholes in Oshikoto
“The funding was provided on Wednesday through the Namport Social Investment Fund following an appeal for assistance by Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi.”
Oshikoto secures N$2.68m for five boreholesWindhoek Observer
Sostenus Wilherm Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi declared that silence can no longer be the community's response to gender-based violence
“Sostenus Wilherm Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi has declared that silence can no longer be the community's response to gender-based violence, calling on traditional leaders, churches, families and residents to speak up, report abuse and protect women and children.”
Kathindi calls for an end to silence on GBVWindhoek Observer
Kathindi made the call during the official launch of the campaign against GBV in Omuthiya on Thursday
“Kathindi made the call on Thursday in Omuthiya during the official launch of the campaign against gender-based violence (GBV), violence against women and violence against children, where he warned that the fight against abuse requires more than government intervention and police action.”
Kathindi calls for an end to silence on GBVWindhoek Observer
Sacky Kathindi warned that creative economy development should not remain concentrated in Windhoek and major urban centres
“However, Oshikoto regional governor Sacky Kathindi warned that the development of Namibia's creative economy should not remain concentrated in Windhoek and other major urban centres.”
Ballotti pushes creative entrepreneurship as new economic frontierWindhoek Observer
Sacky Kathindi called for intentional decentralisation of creative opportunities across all regions
“Kathindi called for the intentional decentralisation of creative opportunities, saying artists and entrepreneurs across all regions must have access to platforms, resources and opportunities.”
Ballotti pushes creative entrepreneurship as new economic frontierInformanté
Sacky Kathindi said Namibia's participation was aimed at benchmarking against Angola and strengthening economic ties
“Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi said Namibia's participation was aimed at benchmarking against Angola and strengthening economic ties between the two neighbouring countries.”
Namibia seeks business opportunities, economic partnerships at Expo HuilaNew Era
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi described initiative as major step towards strengthening water security
“Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi described the initiative as a major step towards strengthening water security in the region.”
Oshikoto villages to get solar desalination plantsOshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi inspected a half-built classroom at Uupindi Primary School in Omuntele constituency that was due for completion in May but remains incomplete.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi inspected a half-built classroom at Uupindi Primary School in Omuntele constituency that was due for completion in May but remains incomplete.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Office of the Governor of Oshikoto has donated a 10,000-litre water tank to a family in Ashipepe village whose four children live with ectodermal dysplasia, a condition affecting skin, sweat glands, hair, teeth and nails that requires regular access to water for cooling and moisturising.
9 October 2026 · New Era →
A mother of eight from Ashipepe village, raising four children with ectodermal dysplasia, received immediate water assistance after appealing for access to clean water. Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi visited her home with officials from health, rural water supply, and NamWater to assess the family's needs and arrange intervention.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chinese-owned Sinomine Copper Smelter in Tsumeb is constructing Namibia's first germanium plant, with peak employment expected to reach between 1,400 and 1,600 people. The company made the announcement while donating N$100,000 through Sinomine Community Trust to support development initiatives in the Oshikoto region.
7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sinomine Smelter donated N$100,000 to the Office of the Governor of Oshikoto Region to support community projects and development initiatives. Governor Sacky Kathindi said the donation reflects collaboration between the private sector and regional leadership.
6 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has distributed allotment letters to 101 resettlement beneficiaries at Tsintsabis and Urwald farms in Guinas constituency, urging them to develop their farming units and put the land to productive use for livestock farming, crop production, or other approved agricultural activities.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has extinguished three of four wildfires ignited by lightning last Wednesday in Etosha National Park, with the remaining fire still under control. More than 1.2 million hectares have been destroyed by wildfires across Namibia from about 1,300 reported cases since last year.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
The Regional Governor of Oshikoto Region, Sacky Kathindi, presided over the official handover of allotment letters to resettlement beneficiaries allocated farming units at Farm Tsintsabis No. 881 and Farm Urwald No. 1150 in the Guinas Constituency.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform handed over allotment letters to beneficiaries of Farm Tsintsabis No. 881 and Farm Urwald No. 1150, farms acquired by the Government in 1992 for food production and income-generating activities.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The government has formally regularized occupation of agricultural land by 101 beneficiaries at Farm Tsintsabis No. 881 and Farm Urwald No. 1150 in Guinas Constituency, with 38 and 63 units allocated respectively. Land reform minister Inge Zaamwani emphasized that beneficiaries must develop productive and sustainable enterprises.
15 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Ports Authority has provided N$2.68 million through its Social Investment Fund to repair and install five boreholes in Oshikoto region, aimed at improving access to reliable water and supporting agriculture and livestock production for communities.
15 September 2026 · New Era →
Firefighting efforts in Etosha National Park have successfully extinguished three of four wildfires sparked by lightning strikes on Wednesday, with the remaining fire under control. The fires affected areas around Halali, Kamaseb and Tsam, and no animal losses or injuries have been reported.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →
The government has allocated farming land to 101 people in Tsintsabis—38 units at Farm Tsintsabis and 63 at Farm Urwald—ending a long-standing wait for certainty over the two farms acquired by the state in 1992. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani described the allocation as an important milestone in Namibia's land reform programme.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Ports Authority has provided N$2.68 million to repair existing boreholes and install new ones in Oshikoto region's communities experiencing water supply challenges. Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the contribution complements government efforts and emphasized the importance of partnerships with state-owned enterprises and businesses to address longer-term water needs.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi has called on traditional leaders, churches, families and residents to speak up and report abuse rather than remain silent on gender-based violence, saying the fight requires collective action beyond government intervention alone.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti called for entrepreneurship to take centre stage in Namibia's economic agenda, arguing that the country cannot achieve meaningful economic diversification by relying solely on traditional industries. He said Namibia must identify new opportunities and create pathways for young people to participate in the economy.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is participating in Expo Huila 2026 in Lubango, Angola, to identify investment, trade, and agricultural partnerships and learn from Angola's approach to local production. Governors from Namibia's five northern regions are meeting with Angolan counterparts at a scheduled business forum to identify specific trade and business opportunities.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Two remote villages in Oshikoto region—Oluundje and Evale—will receive solar-powered off-grid desalination plants valued at more than N$3 million, with construction beginning in September to address chronic water shortages and improve food security. The systems will also incorporate community aquaculture, with water discharged from desalination used to support fish tanks with more than 1,500 fingerlings expected to mature within six months.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
The Environmental Investment Fund has allocated N$6.4 million for water infrastructure projects in Oshikoto Region, including boreholes, pipeline rehabilitation, and a desalination plant, with construction expected to commence before the end of July 2026.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Governor of Oshikoto Region reported that crimes increased by 404 cases—a 35.5% rise—from the 2024/2025 to 2025/2026 financial years, with total reported crimes rising from 1,137 to 1,541 cases. Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm was the most prevalent offence, recorded at 945 cases, while rape cases increased by 41.7% and drug-related offences more than doubled.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
Governors of Ohangwena and Kunene regions have raised alarm about ongoing medicine shortages at public health facilities, with hospitals in Opuwo, Khorixas and elsewhere running low on medication for about three months. The shortages particularly affect chronic illness treatments including diabetes, hypertension, ARVs and tuberculosis medication, forcing patients to queue for long periods only to find prescribed drugs unavailable.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the region needs approximately N$22 million to comprehensively address water challenges affecting communities. The region recently secured N$6.4 million from the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia for the initial phase, with technical assessments underway to determine boreholes for drilling and rehabilitation.
12 May 2026 · New Era →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi has announced an initiative to desalinate the region's saline underground water for drinking and irrigation, while using the brine by-product for fish farming. The region has secured N$6.4 million from the Environmental Investment Fund, with plans to diversify livelihoods in water-stressed constituencies through aquaculture training and development.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will not take disciplinary action against four nurses, an intern doctor, and a doctor from Onandjokwe State Hospital accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$1.9 million until police investigations are completed. The 12 arrested individuals are alleged to have helped members of the public claim insurance payouts using fake documents and fake death claims between 2020 and 2024.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A 120-bed maternity ward at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital in Oshikoto has been inaugurated by Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao. The facility, costing N$57 million and described as the largest in the country, replaces a 1964-era maternity building and aims to address long-standing healthcare needs for expectant and new mothers.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Health Minister Esperance Luvindao officially opened Namibia's largest maternity unit at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital in Oshikoto region, featuring a 120-bed capacity with 12 private rooms, two operating theatres, and comprehensive services for antenatal care, labour, delivery, and post-natal support. The facility, built at a cost of N$57 million, is expected to reduce pressure on existing facilities and improve maternal and child health outcomes in the region.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi has urged the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to regulate gaming, entertainment and lotteries through a collaborative approach that promotes economic growth and job creation while protecting communities from addiction and exploitation. The proposed amendments to the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act aim to modernise regulations, strengthen compliance, curb illegal operators and promote responsible gambling.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Desalination plants and reverse osmosis systems will be constructed in Oshikoto to tackle water shortages caused by the region's saline underground water. The projects are expected to take three to four months to complete, beginning after the rainy season and finishing before August, with pipelines linking boreholes to supply communities, livestock, and agriculture.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi stressed that Oshikoto Region's progress depends on unity and mutual respect among public servants, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, open communication, and cooperation between the Regional Council, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders for effective service delivery.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →