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Oshiwambo

Omukainhu atwa nombele fiyo omefyo omukainhu mukwao koTjiwarongo.

Omukainhu womido dili 50 okwa xulifila ponele yomanwino mo mudingonoko wa Otjiwarongo onghela,  konima eshi taku tiwa okwa tuwa nombele lwoikando ihapu komukainhu mukwao. Olopota yapitifwa kopolifi moshitopolwa mwaningilwa oshiningwanima oyati,  na kufya okwa tongololwa nedina kutya oye Teresia Ames. Oo eli omukomesho wopolifi elilepo oshikondo sho ipambele yoshiwana moshitopolwa sha Otjozondjupa  Inspector Maureen Mbeha,  mee nghundafana odo aninga no Nampa nena okwati,  omukainhu eli omufeekelwa womido dili 41 okwa […]

today16 April, 2024

Namibia

Regional Council Chair Urges Action on Pothole Issue in Otjiwarongo

Marlayn Mbakera, Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, criticized Otjiwarongo municipality councillors for neglecting the pervasive potholes plaguing the town's streets. During a recent meeting, Mbakera emphasized the detrimental impact on residents and called for urgent repairs to prevent hindrance to economic development. This follows a peaceful demonstration by over 300 taxi operators on March 19, highlighting dissatisfaction with the municipality's service, particularly in road maintenance and the absence of […]

today5 April, 2024

Namibia

Kadiva Hamutumwa elected President of NEKA

The Namibian Exile Kids Association's Annual General Meeting has elected Kadiva Hamutumwa as its new president, with Sackey Nendongo as deputy and Elisabeth Nghitende as Secretary-General, assisted by Simubali Simubali. The elections, held in Otjiwarongo over the weekend, saw Hamutumwa receiving 125 votes, while her opponent and former President Rauna Amutati received only four votes. Here is Kadiva Hamutumwa.

today2 April, 2024

Namibia

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, […]

today12 March, 2024

Interview Transcripts

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, […]

today8 March, 2024

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, […]

today5 March, 2024

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 […]

today8 February, 2024

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 […]

today26 January, 2024