… Chief Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority said, “We thank the government for bringing independence closer to every Namibian, so that our people can take part in this important day.” Iipumbu urged Namibians, especially the youth and children, to understa …
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Uukwambi Traditional Authority — governance body in Oshana region undertaking sand-mining site rehabilitation in its jurisdiction.
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- March 2026
… early February and lasts until May, reaching its zenith with the hosting of the Omagongo Annual Cultural Festival, on a rotational basis, by the eight traditional authorities of Ovawambo: Ombadja, Ombalantu, Ondonga, Ongandjera, Oukwanyama, Uukolonkadhi, Uukwaluudhi, and Uukwambi …
Preparations for the Omagongo Festival are underway- February 2026
… The applicants were Uukwambi Traditional Authority chief Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu and the Uukwambi Traditional Authority. …
Uukwambi defamation suit dismissed- January 2026
… Former finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi was inaugurated as the new headman of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority’s Ontana village in the Omusati region. …
Namibia’s traditional leaders serve villages from Windhoek despite legal residency requirements… This week, the Uukwambi Traditional Authority said it would rehabilitate all sand-mined borrow pits that it had permitted to be sand-mined in its area of jurisdiction.
Ministry condemns illegal sand, gravel miningThe Uukwambi Traditional Authority says it has started the process of rehabilitating all sand-mined borrow pits in its area of jurisdiction. …
Uukwambi authority to rehabilitate sand-mined sites… Meanwhile, the chief of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Ndilimani Iipumbu, said such incidents are often associated with ritual practices. …
‘Killer’ burns, buries victim’s testicles … suspect had deceased on funeral cover- May 2025
… In the coming year, the Uukwambi and Uukwaluudhi traditional authorities will take the lead in hosting the festivities on two distinct occasions.
Omaongo Festival: Honouring Heritage, Embracing Unity- June 2024
… Unfortunately, Rechsstaat in Namibia is non-existent and criminals cash in on illegal land deals without punishment. *Lucas Tshuuya is a legal practitioner from Onaanda in the Uukwambi district; tshuuya@iway.na
The Rechsstaat Principle and Namibia: The German Approach- May 2024
… The revised penalties are effective in the traditional authorities of the Uukwaluudhi, Uukolonkadhi, Ongandjera, Ombalantu, Ombadja, Uukwambi, Oukwanyama and Ondonga. …
Traditional leaders under fire for lenient fines on rape
Politics
PM praises Oshana development progress at independence event
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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare praised government investments in rural electrification, water supply, roads and health facilities in Oshana region during the 36th Independence Day celebrations, and stressed that capital projects must benefit local companies and support local economic empowerment.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 24 March
PM praises Oshana development progress at independence event
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare praised government investments in rural electrification, water supply, roads and health facilities in Oshana region during the 36th Independence Day celebrations, and stressed that capital projects must benefit local companies and support local economic empowerment.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 March
Omagongo Festival preparations underway in May
The omagongo (marula wine) season begins in early February, culminating in the annual Omagongo Cultural Festival in May, hosted on rotation by eight Ovawambo traditional authorities. UNESCO recognized the festival in 2015 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
6 March 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 19 February
Oshakati court dismisses defamation suit against activist Tshilongo
The Oshakati High Court has dismissed a defamation application brought by Uukwambi Traditional Authority chief Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu against activist Tangy Mike Tshilongo, with costs. The case stemmed from a long-running public dispute over Iipumbu's legitimacy as chief, with Tshilongo questioning whether he comes from the rightful royal lineage of the Uukwambi people.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 21 January
Traditional leaders serve rural areas from Windhoek despite legal residency rules
Several Namibian traditional leaders, including chiefs and headmen, are governing their rural communities while residing in Windhoek, contrary to the Traditional Authorities Act No. 25 of 2000, which requires them to live within their communal areas. They justify this practice by citing the effectiveness of deputies and local committees, though legal scholars note such violations may warrant removal from office.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 18 January
Ministry condemns illegal sand and gravel mining surge
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has strongly condemned the rise in illegal sand and gravel mining without required environmental clearance certificates, warning that the practice causes land degradation, riverbank erosion, and threatens water and food security. The ministry says development must balance growth with environmental protection and will undertake regional stakeholder engagements to strengthen enforcement of the Environmental Management Act.
18 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 15 January
Uukwambi Traditional Authority begins sand-mining site rehabilitation process
The Uukwambi Traditional Authority has started rehabilitating sand-mined borrow pits in its jurisdiction, including at Onatshiku village in Oshana region, after residents questioned the delay. The authority must submit detailed rehabilitation plans to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism for approval, and is responsible for funding the work, which operators can carry out using their equipment.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 7 January
NDF member charged after allegedly murdering friend, mutilating body
A 25-year-old Namibian Defence Force member appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court after allegedly murdering his 41-year-old friend, mutilating the body, and removing remains to his homestead. Police say the suspect had registered the deceased on a funeral cover and intended to claim the money.
7 January 2026 · New Era →