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Oshiwambo

Omukifi wo Malaria onghee tautwikile no kutandavela moshilongo

Namibia  okwa lopotwa a adididilika oupyakadi wovanhu vaningwa oihakanwa yomukifi wo Malaria, vefike po 8 760 omo 604 va tambulilwa meembete doipangelo omanga 11 vaxulifa  sha didilikwa okudja mo  25 January 2026, moshilongo ashishe. Shelikwatelela kolopota yoshikundaneki sho Nampa oyati omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kouminsitry wonghalo nawa noudjolowele onghela, owati omuvalu wadidilikwa owa kalelapo eyopombada lee 68 per cent  oku shiyelekanifa nomuvalu waavo vadidilikilwe vaningwa oihakanwa yomukifi vali vefike […]

today3 February, 2026

Oshiwambo

Etandavelo lomukifi woCholera mo Grootfontein ota leeta omalimbililo

Omunambelewa omukulunhu elilepo oshikondo shouhaku moshitopolwa sha Otjozondjupa, Gerbhado Timotheus onghela okwa ulika omalimbililo kombinga yolopota yetukuko lomukifi wo  Cholera momudingonoko wa Grootfontein. Timotheus, pefimbo leenghundafana odo aninga noshikundaneki sho Nampa okwati ovanhu vefike po  22 ova kolekwa vaningwa oihakwanwa yomukifi omanga 96 ota va feekelwa vena omukifi oo. Omunhu wotete oyoo alopotelwe aningwa oshihakanwa mo 19 November 2025, no kufika mo 25 November 2025, ovo vaningwa oihakanwa omuvalu owali […]

today9 January, 2026

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Grootfontein Records First-Ever Cholera Outbreak, Mayor Urges Caution

  Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November 2025 after investigations, which began on 18 November following the identification of a suspected case, confirmed local transmission. Mayor Moritz Gaingob emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that cholera is a fast-spreading and dangerous disease, particularly for vulnerable communities. “The outbreak exposes serious […]

today5 January, 2026

Health / Medical

Grootfontein Records First Cholera Outbreak

Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November last year after local transmission was identified. Mayor Moritz Gaingob urged residents to practice strict hygiene and seek immediate medical care if they show symptoms, stressing that early treatment is crucial. Gaingob added this:   

today5 January, 2026

Oshiwambo

Uuministeli welongo owa kondema oshiningwanima moka omulongiskola a hepehe paihulo aamati ko Wilhelm Nortier Primary school

Uuministeli welongo owa kondema oshiningwanima moka omulongiskola a hepehe paihulo aamati ko Wilhelm Nortier Primary school ko Grooftontein moshitopolwa Otjozondjupa. Uuministeli momushangwa gomandaaha owati owa nongele oshiningwanima sha kwatelamo aamati koskola,nokushi hokolola kutya omaihumbato goshimbuluma oshinene. Uuministeli tawu kondema oshiningwanima,nowati otau ka longelela kumwe nomahangano gooveta oku shiilipaleka kutya omulongiskola ngoka okwa taalela oveta. Shiikwatelela komushangwa,omulongiskola okwa mangwwapo nokuli momakuma kopolisi,nomakonakono poskola otaga tsikile,nonando omulongiskola ngoka a gandja omukanda okuza […]

today17 December, 2025

Oshiwambo

Okomisi yomahogololo nena oya tameke okugandja uukalata womahogololo kwaamboka ya kanitha uukalata wawo moshitopolwa Otjozondjupa

Okomisi yomahogololo nena oya tameke oku gandja uukalata womahogololo kwaamboka ya kanitha wawa nenge wa yoonuka ,miikandjohogololo iheyali moshitopolwa Otjozondjupa ,komeho yomahogololo gomalelo giitopolwa niikandjohogololo. Egandjo lyuukalata wo duplicate otali ningilwa koombelewa dhiikandjohogololo ko Tsumkwe,Grootfontein,Otavi,Okakarara,Okahandja,Omatako na Otjiwarongo. Mboka taya pewa uukalapo oomboka ya kanitha nenge uukalata wawo wa yoonuka. Kapena uukalata uupe tawu gandjwa,shiikwatelela komunambelewa gomahogololo moshitopolwa ,Victoria Amutenya.. Oshikumungu osha  tameke nena tashiyi sigo 25 November. Opo omuntu a […]

today17 November, 2025

Oshiwambo

Ovanambelewa voku shangifa oukalata vomahoololo vatumwa koshikandjohololo sha Otjiwarongo no Grootfontein

Ocommissi yomahoololo mo Namibia (ECN) moshitopolwa sha Otjozondjupa onghela metitatu oya shiivifa ya andjakaneka ovanambelewa vayo ovo tava ka kwatela komesho omahoololo awedwapo koshikandjo hoololo sha Otjiwarongo no Grootfontein. Victoria Amutenya, meenghundafana ado aninga nodjo nghundana yo Nampa, onghela okwati osheendo sho vanambelewa ota shika tulwa peenele da yooloka do malishangifilo moikandjo hoololo aishe yo pavali mewiliko la supervisor Hilde Shipanga,  oo taka ka lelapo oshikandjo hoololo sha Grootfontein, oshoyo  […]

today10 April, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nujoma Memorial ends in Katima

As Grootfontein gears up to host the fifth regional memorial service for the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, authorities have ordered the closure of all bars and shebeens today and tomorrow as a mark of respect. Meanwhile, in Katima Mulilo, last night’s memorial service drew large crowds, with attendees remaining until early morning. Our correspondent in Katima, Jackson Kunatela, spoke with Governor Lawrence Sampofu about the tribute. Nujoma's remains […]

today24 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Grootfontein Shuts Bars for Nujoma Memorial

As Grootfontein prepares to host the fifth regional memorial service for the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, all bars and shebeens have been ordered to remain closed today and tomorrow as a sign of respect. Otjozondjupa Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hindengwa, and Grootfontein Municipality Mayor, Talitha Namati Garises, confirmed the directive and urged residents to honor Nujoma’s legacy, stating that alcohol sales will only resume once his remains […]

today24 February, 2025