insert_link Oshiwambo Omufekelwa moku etitha oshiponga shoka sha dhipaga aantu 9 mondjila ya Otavi-Otjiwarongo okwa tambelwa moshipangelo Omunamimvo 59 Luiz Charles Araujo De Sa ngoka a mangwapo metine omolwa oshipotha shedhipago lyaashi lyoshiningilawina kOtjiwarongo ,sha landula oshiponga shoka sha faalele oomwenyo dhaantu 9, okwa taambelwa moshipangelo shopaumwene mOtjiwarongo. Omupopiliko gopolisi moshitopolwa Otjozondjupa Inspector Maureen Mbeha ohela okwati Araujo De Sa ota mono uuhaku omolwa uuwehame mombunda. Nokwa holoka paufupi mohofa ya Otjiwarongo komatango getine. Oshipotha oshuundulilwa ko 27 June omanga omakonakono gopolisi taga manithwa,yo ompangu ya Mangistrata […] today22 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia 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 […] today21 June, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today19 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamPol commanders attend gender-based violence training The Namibian Police Force in collaboration with the Women Action for Development has organised a five-day workshop on gender-based violence and the law for all regional police commanders and their deputies. The workshop is taking place at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region. Abisai Kashululu National Training coordinator at WAD has more. today18 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Man Dies After Shack Fire in Ombili Informal Settlement Johannes !Hoaeb, 39, from Ombili informal settlement in Otjiwarongo, died from injuries after his shack burned down on Monday morning. !Hoaeb, who appeared intoxicated, had asked his mother for matches before the fire broke out. Despite efforts by his mother and neighbors to save him, he suffered severe burns and died while being transferred to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident. today18 June, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Insights from Independent Business And Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama: Impact of Otjikoto B2Gold Mine Retrenchments on the Economy In a recent discussion, Business And Economics Researcher, Josef Sheehama sheds light on the ramifications of the retrenchments at the Otjikoto B2Gold Mine in Namibia. Sheehama begins by acknowledging the adverse effects of the mine's decision to reduce its workforce, both through voluntary and compulsory measures, particularly concerning the open pit operations. He emphasizes the profound impact this move will have on the local community and the broader socioeconomic landscape. […] today22 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Consultative meeting on public finance’s draft Bill underway at Otjiwarongo A one-day consultative meeting on the Public Finance Management’s Draft Bill, which is aimed at repealing the Finance State Act of 1991, officially commenced Thursday morning at Otjiwarongo. The meeting is being attended by chief executive officers from the local authority councils of Otjozondjupa and Kunene regions, as well as the directors in finance division and departments at the two regional councils. Some traditional authority leaders from the […] today18 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Otjikoto B2Gold Mine’s Voluntary Retrenchment Process to Extend far into 2024 Namasiku Nalisa, the Public Relations Manager for B2Gold Mine Namibia, revealed that the voluntary retrenchment process at Otjikoto B2Gold Mine near Otjiwarongo, initiated in March last year, is anticipated to continue throughout 2024. Nalisa explained that the current phase remains voluntary, with compulsory retrenchments slated for 2025. Approximately 300 employees, primarily from the open pit mining department, are impacted by the retrenchments, stemming from the decline in gold deposits. today18 April, 2024
