Ondangwa

Chinese Firm Supports Nujoma Memorial in Rundu

The China Civil Engineering and Construction Company has donated items worth N$20,000 to support the Rundu memorial service for Founding President Sam Nujoma. The company also provided workers and trucks to assist in preparing the Rundu Sports Stadium for the event. Kavango East Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo praised the contribution, saying it will ease logistical operations. Nujoma’s remains have arrived in Rundu from Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport. This marks […]

22 February, 2025 37 2

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nationwide Tributes as Nujoma’s Final Journey Continues

Our reporter, Nduuvundi David, confirms that the remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma have departed from Eenhana to Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport, where they will be flown to Rundu for the third state memorial service. A massive crowd lined the roads from 06h00, paying their final respects. Meanwhile, the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay honored Nujoma with motorcade processions today. In Swakopmund, the convoy left the […]

22 February, 2025 28

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Thousands Line B1 in the North to Honor Sam Nujoma

The remains of late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, embarked on a solemn journey to Etunda village in the Okahao Constituency, where a memorial service was held yesterday. Thousands of mourners lined the B1 road from Ondangwa to Oshakati and Okahao, paying their final respects to the nation’s revered leader. Among those accompanying the procession was Citizen Nahas Angula, who shared his reflections on this historic moment.

21 February, 2025 69

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Ekandjo Hails Nujoma’s Economic Legacy

Former Minister Jerry Ekandjo says Namibia did not borrow from the IMF or World Bank during Sam Nujoma’s 15-year presidency. In an interview with Future Media's Angie Scholtz, he also called on the next government to revive Nujoma’s Ondangwa–Cape Fria railway project. ENG Jerry Ekandjo Sam

12 February, 2025 36

Namibia

Ondangwa’s Deputy Mayor Urges Support for Sports Development

Ondangwa Town Council Deputy Mayor, Esther Auala, has called on residents and businesses to support sports initiatives both morally and financially. Speaking at the council’s handover of N$50,000 to KK Palace Football Club on Thursday, Auala emphasized the importance of investing in local sports. This report was compiled by our Northern correspondent, Maria Namupala.

7 February, 2025 53

Namibia

NHE constructs over 500 houses during the 2023/2024 financial year

NHE constructs over 500 houses during the 2023/2024 financial year . The Manager of Corporate Communications and Marketing Mutonga Matali, said this during a media engagement at the site inspection of houses being constructed at Ondangwa and Omuthiya towns.

4 November, 2024 25

Oshiwambo

A dhipaga omuhona gwe noku ehameka gumwe

Opolosi moshitopolwa sha Oshana oya lopota omuniilonga mehangano lyoHenning Crusher mOndangwa a yaha aahona ye yaali (2) Etitano. Shiikwatelela kuuyelele wa gandjwa komukuluntu gopolosi moshitopolwa Commisiona Naftal Sakaria, owati omufekelwa ngoka gomimvo 49 okwali a lundululwa okuza koshitayi sha Tsumeb noku etwa mOndangwa mo 2020, omolwa omaihumbato ge, ashike anuwa okwa tsikile noku ihumbata nayi. Otaku hokololwa esiku olyo tuu ndyoka ali iithanwa kombelewa yaahona ye a shaine ombapila yekutho […]

5 October, 2024 14

Namibia

Five perish in Oshivelo accident

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has confirmed the death of five people, who died in a motor vehicle accident between Oshivelo and Tsumeb in the early hours of Tuesday morning. NamPol Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, said the accident happened around 01h00 when the driver of a White Nissan traveling from Walvisbay to Ondangwa, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. “The vehicle veered off the […]

16 July, 2024 25

Namibia

Minister Tjongarero Officiates Groundbreaking of Northern High Performance Sports Centre

The Sport, Youth and National Service minister, Agnes Tjongarero, officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of the Northern Namibian High Performance Sports Centre at Ondangwa in the Oshana Region on Friday. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupala attended the event.

10 June, 2024 73