Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend in Otjiwarongo After Argument

In Otjiwarongo, a 40-year-old woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing her 38-year-old boyfriend in the Ombili informal settlement following an argument. According to Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, the victim survived the stabbing and was admitted to Otjiwarongo State Hospital in critical condition. Nawa mentioned that the victim was transported to the hospital with the knife still lodged in his right shoulder, […]

March 12, 2024 3

Namibia

International Women’s Day sees Otjiwarongo as epicenter for today’s events

For this year's International Women's Day, Otjiwarongo will be the epicenter of a powerful movement led by the Women's Leadership Center, the Young Feminist Movement Namibia, and One Billion Rising Namibia. Hillary Shiimi of the Young Feminist Movement says the event, named the Blood March, aims to raise awareness.

March 8, 2024 9

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Empowering Voices: Young Feminists Movement Namibia Hosts Women’s Event in Otjiwarongo

Otjiwarongo, Namibia – On the upcoming International Women's Day, Otjiwarongo will be the epicenter of a powerful movement led by the Women's Leadership Center, the Young Feminist Movement Namibia, and One Billion Rising Namibia. The event, named the Blood March, aims to raise awareness against femicide and advocate for the freedom to end gender-based violence in Namibia. In a recent statement, Hillary Shiimi, from the Young Feminists Movement Namibia, […]

March 8, 2024 20

Namibia

Otjiwarongo Residents Stage Protest, Urge Lower Prepaid Electricity Tariffs

On Monday, over 60 residents of Otjiwarongo marched to the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor offices, submitting a petition demanding a reduction in prepaid electricity tariffs for the town. Accusing Cenored of imposing an 'exorbitant' price of N$2.08 per unit, the residents expressed concern over the alleged allocation of funds towards luxury vehicles, double-storey office buildings, and high salaries for employees. They emphasized the need for more affordable electricity prices, […]

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Namibia

Truck Driver Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Head-On Collision near Otjiwarongo

In a tragic incident outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old truck driver has been apprehended on charges of culpable homicide following a head-on collision with a Volkswagen sedan. Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday afternoon. The collision, which occurred on the B1 road south of Otjiwarongo, claimed the life of 25-year-old Francois Seibeb, the sole occupant of the […]

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Namibia

Hundreds attend bikers street procession at Otjiwarongo

A group of 17 bikers from Angola and Namibia on Thursday held a street procession in Otjiwarongo’s Hage Geingob Avenue in preparation for their 2024 Africa Ubuntu Run show, which is set for Karibib on Sunday. The parade, led by Otjiwarongo Municipality traffic vehicles, started at the police roadblock north of town, and attracted hundreds of onlookers. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua and Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, Marlayn […]

January 26, 2024 18

Namibia

Otjozondjupa Regional Council addresses disciplinary concerns amongst staff

Employees of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council were on Friday accused of indiscipline, untidiness and frequent absenteeism during working hours during a staff meeting. The chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, Marlayn Mbakera, addressed the nearly 100 employees during the meeting held at the head office in Otjiwarongo. Mbakera said 2024 will bring changes for officials who lock their offices and vanish during working hours. She said she has found […]

January 22, 2024 8

Namibia

Otjiwarongo Municipality Unveils State-of-the-Art Machinery for Road Development

Otjiwarongo's Municipality revealed its newly acquired heavy machinery on Thursday, aimed at advancing road construction and maintenance in the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, emphasized the necessity of this modern fleet for Otjiwarongo, an economic hub, given that the existing equipment is 60 years old. The fleet, valued at N$10.7 million, comprises a grader, roller compactor, front-end loader, and a 14,000-liter water tank truck. Uerikua highlighted the strategic importance of […]

January 19, 2024 7

Namibia

Otjiwarongo pensioner allegedly shoots, kills man

Police in Otjiwarongo are investigating a case of murder, following the death of a 29-year-old man, allegedly at the hands of a 79-year-old man. The incident, according to a report issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, happened on Wednesday at around 21h20. 'Allegations are that the victim was fatally shot by the suspect after he charged at him with a knife. It is further […]

January 11, 2024 16

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