insert_link NamibiaNamPol 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. today4 November, 2024 35
insert_link 2 NamibiaBus 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 […] today6 August, 2024 576 2
insert_link NamibiaFEATURE: 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 […] today9 July, 2024 86
insert_link 2 NamibiaBrazilian 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 […] today21 June, 2024 845 2
insert_link NamibiaTragic 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 […] today19 June, 2024 116
insert_link NamibiaNew 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 […] today23 April, 2024 51
insert_link NamibiaTransforming 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 […] today8 January, 2024 133
insert_link NamibiaTsumeb, 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 […] today6 December, 2023 19