insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister discusses aquifer pollution risks The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions to engage with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and farmers. During a community meeting in Leonardville, the Minister discussed the Stampriet Aquifer, where he explained how underground mining can pollute water sources. todayAugust 15, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia ECN Expresses Satisfaction with Voter Registration Turnout in Otjozondjupa Region Representatives of the Electoral Commission of Namibia in the Otjozondjupa Region expressed satisfaction with the registration of 46,126 eligible voters who have acquired new voter cards across the region's seven constituencies. Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer Victoria Amutenya highlighted that Otjiwarongo registered the highest number with 11,798 voters, followed by Okahandja with 9,776, and Grootfontein with 8,606. The ECN is optimistic about further increasing these numbers with improved registration operations. todayJuly 2, 2024 15
insert_link Oshiwambo Omulumenhu wo mido di li 28, ahangwa elimangelekela monduda yaye yo ku nangala mo Tavi. Omulumenhu wo mido di li 28 okwa lo potwa elimangelekela mo nduda yaye yo ku nangala mo mudingonoko wo farm Klein mOtavi mo shitopolwa sha Otjozondjupa olomakaya ko nguloshi. Oo eli omunambelewa wo polifi eli lepo oshikondo sho ipambele yo shiwana moshitopolwa aamo mwa ni ngilwa oshiningwanima, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, mo mushangwa oo atumina o Nampa onghela mo shondaxa okwati, na kufya okwa to ngololwa ko va pambele vaye […] todayJune 24, 2024 13
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. todayJune 18, 2024 88
insert_link Environment Government assesses extent of rhino poaching amid recent incidents The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is conducting an assessment to determine the extent of rhino poaching following recent incidents in the Etosha National Park. Since the beginning of the year, 28 rhinos have been poached, with 19 in Etosha National Park and four on a private farm in the Otjozondjupa region. According to ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, the ministry has called for an urgent high-level meeting on security. todayApril 2, 2024 44
insert_link Namibia Otjozondjupa launches festive season road safety campaign The road safety campaign for the Otjozondjupa Region was officially launched at the B1 police roadblock outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua urged road users passing through the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo as well as the Otjiwarongo-Otavi portions of the national road to adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations during the festive season. The Namibia Press Agency reports that due to anticipated high traffic volumes during the festive season, […] todayNovember 30, 2023 17
insert_link Namibia Schlettwein wants improved agricultural practices for Green Schemes Following a tour of the B2Gold Mine’s Agricultural farm in the Otjozondjupa region, the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein suggested integrating the farm's production practices into Government Green Schemes for an increased yield. todayNovember 23, 2023 25