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Namibia: Illegal Fishing Activities Lead to Arrest and Fines At Oshakati

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Namibia: Illegal Fishing Activities Lead to Arrest and Fines At Oshakati

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A man (55) has been arrested for illegal fishing activities at Oshakati, while two others were fined.See the Story

Woman raped and stabbed near Oshakati

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Woman raped and stabbed near Oshakati

A woman (27) is recovering at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital after she was allegedly raped and stabbed multiple times at Omalyata village at Omungwelume on Monday. Ohangwena crime investigations coordinator deputy commissioner Melanie Mbuuru says the incident took place around 23h00 on Monday, when a man broke into the woman’s room. She says he initially raped the woman and then demanded money and a cellphone. “When she said she did not have the…Read Article

Namibia: Oshakati Residents Plead Forend to Sewage Nightmare

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Residents of Oshakati's Extension 8 are calling on the Oshakati Town Council to put an end to raw sewage headaches as waste has been flowing into their area for close to a month.Africa · Oshakati Read Article

Simon-Ninja fight proceeds despite warning – News Stand

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Organisers of the boxing bonanza featuring veteran boxer Harry Simon and ex-convict Paulus “Ninja” Shimwefeleni say the event will go ahead, despite a warning from the Namibian Boxing Control Board (NBCB) over non-compliance with the Boxing Act. On Wednesday, the NBCB issued a public notice cautioning against the planned event, which is being organised by Faith Foundation and Harry Simon Onkugo Promotions. The board said the evOshakati · Oshakati Read Article

112 young people hired, prepaid water meters and toilets coming – Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango

Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango has announced the town’s N$350-million budget, highlighting youth employment, infrastructure upgrades and essential service projects. He says the town council has employed 112 young people on a temporary basis to curb unemployment among Oshakati’s youth. Hango announced the town’s budget at Oshakati on Friday. He said the council paid temporary employees N$4,4 million collectively in salaries during the current finan…Oshakati · Oshakati Read Article

KK Palace, Chula Chula in season decider derby final

This Sunday sees Oshakati become the center of activity when KK Palace and Eeshoke Chula Chula football clubs face off in a spicy northern derby at the Oshakati Independence Stadium.The Debmarine Namibia Premiership match will start at 16h00 and is the final league match of the season—one that may determine the two clubs’ futures.With both sides requiring a win to qualify for the top eight, the stakes have never been higher.Loss for either would…Oshakati · Oshakati Read Article

Pregnant, chased and struggling

At just 32 years old, Monika Shitomuntu has made a difficult decision – she will not have any more children. The mother of two, who ekes out a living as a street vendor at Oshakati, says constant harassment from security guards while she is pregnant or carrying a baby on her back forced her to take that decision. “I am tired of being chased while I am heavily pregnant or with my baby on my back,” she says while selling her products in the sun ne…Oshakati · Oshakati Read Article

Iipumbu calls for wider recognition for Oshakati Totem Expo – News Stand

Niël Terblanché The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has called for the elevation of the Oshakati Totem Expo to a national and international platform, saying the annual event holds the potential to drive economic growth and preserve cultural heritage. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Oshakati Totem Expo on Saturday at the Oshakati Independence Stadium, Iipumbu described the event as more than juSecurity · Oshakati Read Article

President demands justice for victims of rape, murder

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the police and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system to intensify efforts to ensure that perpetrators of rape, murder and other violent crimes are brought to justice. The president was speaking at the graduation ceremony of 1 779 cadet constables at Oshakati on Friday, where she expressed concern over the rise in violent crimes across the country, including drug abuse, armed robberies, theft…Oshakati · Oshakati Read Article

Flexi land may stay in government hands – News Stand

Justicia Shipena The National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing has recommended that all land developed under Namibia’s Flexible Land Tenure Act remain state-owned. It stated that occupants would be given rights of use rather than ownership through purchase. The committee’s recommendation is part of a report presented to the National Council this week. The report follows a visit to Rwanda in September 2024 to sOshakati · Oshakati Read Article

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