Ten crop field owners within the boundaries of Ondangwa are up in arms against the town council for charging monthly site rental fees. Each homestead is required to pay an amount of N$105 per month. Anna Angula, a resident of…
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Outapi has been without power since Tuesday night after thieves attempted to steal electricity cables that supply power to Sewer Pump Station No. 1. Town council chief executive Ananias Nashilongo says the incident disrupted sewer services, as well as power…
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The Oshakati Town Council relocated over 122 residents who have been living in flood-prone areas for years from Oshoopala informal settlement to Onawa last week. The relocation follows recent heavy rains at the town. Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango says the…
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The Ondangwa Town Council held a two-day baking and cake decoration training for 20 young people, aimed at equipping them with basic food-processing skills. The practical sessions were a joint effort between Ileni Agrosolution and Consultancy CC and the town…
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Severe flooding has submerged homes in areas of Oshakati and Ondangwa following heavy rainfall, forcing some residents to abandon their houses. This comes after heavy rains on Sunday and yesterday. Homes in the Ehenye and Ekuku areas at Oshakati are…
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The Okahao Town Council’s newly elected mayor, Gandja Iyambo, highlights honesty, integrity, achievement-oriented dedication and open communication with teamwork and participation as the core values that will steer the new council’s conduct. He says these values are a promise and…
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Ondangwa resident Potgieter Vilho has been arrested for allegedly defaming northern-based businessman Ben Hauwanga in a series of defamation claims. Oshana police crime investigation coordinator deputy commissioner Frederick Ndjadila says Toivo Simeon, also known as Potgieter Vilho, was arrested on…
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Two women died in the Okaku constituency in the Oshana region on the same day last week. In one incident, a woman (40) was allegedly stabbed to death infront of her mother by her boyfriend at Onawa village on 30…
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The Tsumeb municipality has set stiff penalties and rules for residents who fail to carry out proper waste management. Residents who fail to manage waste would be liable to a fine of between N$2 000 and N$2 500, starting this…
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Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Ompundja constituency councillor in the Oshana region, has removed the name ‘Hitler’ from his identity (ID) document. He says he no longer wants to be known by his birth name. Uunona has held his council seat…
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Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi on Friday refused to hand over phase two of the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela road project, after the contractor failed to attend the official ceremony at Onesi in the Omusati region. Nekundi said he would not hand…
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Residents of Ondangwa have benefited from a free medical outreach programme organised by Duneseven Medical Care Centre to provide essential health services to community members with limited access to healthcare. The two-day outreach, held at Ondangwa and supported by GwaShamba…
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