NamPol Reports Epako Suicide and Otavi Illicit Goods Seizure

On Friday, in Gobabis at Kanaan B location, a tragic incident occurred where 36-year-old Tjipekapora Nguvauva reportedly took his own life. No suicide note was found, and police investigations are ongoing. Later that morning in Otavi, a 35-year-old man was apprehended for possessing 50 packs of illicit cigarettes valued at N$10,000. He is expected to appear in court on today.

November 4, 2024 10

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Bus accident on Otavi-Otjiwarongo road results in multiple casualties

An accident between an Intercape bus and an Iveco passenger bus took place early on Tuesday 6 August, 2024 between Otavi and Otjiwarongo, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency services were deployed by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund. The accident site, located 50km from Otavi towards Otjiwarongo, was attended by four ambulances. By 3:10 am, the fire department had arrived at the scene and successfully extricated a person who was entrapped […]

August 6, 2024 521 2

Namibia

FEATURE: RAY SASMAN REACHES OTAVI ON A JOURNEY IN AID OF WALVISBAAI YOUTH CENTRE

Ray Sasman has already covered over 1000 kilometers on foot. If you haven't met her yet via our news, she's a resilient Namibian woman that has embarked on an extraordinary mission to raise awareness and support for Walvisbaai's Youth Centre in an attempt for youth empowerment through her "Walk With Me" campaign. Starting her journey in Noordoewer and now in Otavi, Ray , despite facing challenges along the way. She […]

July 9, 2024 62

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Brazilian Tourist Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Otavi Collision

Luiz Charles Araujo De Sa, a Brazilian tourist, was arrested in Otjiwarongo for culpable homicide following a head-on collision near Otavi that resulted in nine deaths. The accident happened when Araujo De Sa's Toyota Fortuner tried to overtake another vehicle and crashed into a seven-seater. Eight occupants of the seven-seater and a woman from the Fortuner, also Brazilian, died. Araujo De Sa appeared in court, chose to hire a private […]

June 21, 2024 755 2

Namibia

Tragic Head-On Collision Claims Eight Lives on Otavi-Otjiwarongo Road

A fatal accident occurred on the Otavi-Otjiwarongo B1 road in the Otjozondjupa Region this afternoon, claiming the lives of eight people. According to Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha of the Namibian Police Force, the accident involved a head-on collision between two vehicles. The collision happened approximately 20 kilometers south of Otavi when a vehicle overtaking another collided with an oncoming seven-seater, killing all eight occupants in the seven-seater. Police are still […]

June 19, 2024 97

Namibia

New Electoral Commission Officials in Otjozondjupa Region Introduced to Governor

Newly appointed officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia for the Otjozondjupa Region were introduced to Governor James Uerikua in Otjiwarongo. Led by Victoria Amutenya, the Regional Electoral Officer, the team includes seven constituency supervisors tasked with voter registrations. They aim to issue new voter cards from June 3rd to August 2nd, ensuring eligibility for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27th. Stations for the ECN supervisors include […]

April 23, 2024 30

Namibia

Transforming Lives through Safe Water Transportation in Otjiwarongo: The Hippo Roller Initiative

Ignatius Davids, a prominent figure in Otjiwarongo, has spearheaded a transformative project that is altering lives in informal settlements. Aimed at resolving the significant challenge of safe and effortless water transportation, the Hippo Roller Initiative is revolutionizing the daily lives of communities in Otjiwarongo. In informal settlements across Otjiwarongo, alongside the issue of electricity, the arduous task of transporting water from communal taps has been a persistent struggle. The conventional […]

January 8, 2024 111

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Tsumeb, Road Fund Administration, and Roads Authority sign MoU

The Municipality of Tsumeb, along with the Road Fund Administration and Roads Authority, has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate key roads in the town. Nampa reports that the Road Fund Administration’s CEO, Ali Ipinge, announced a commitment of N$19.9 million for the 2024/25 financial year and N$20 million for the subsequent year. The funds will support the rehabilitation of Hage Geingob Drive, a 2.1-kilometer road entering […]

December 6, 2023 12

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