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Namibia's Growing Drug Crisis

Africa · Oshakati

Namibia's Growing Drug Crisis

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Oshakati -- Namibia's drug crisis continues to deepen, with over N$160.6 million worth of dagga confiscated by law enforcement between January 2023 and July 2024.See the Story

Zaamwani urges residents to pay for water – News Stand

Oshakati · Oshakati

Zaamwani urges residents to pay for water – News Stand

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Agriculture, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani has warned that the continued failure to pay for water services poses a serious risk to the sustainability of Namibia’s water infrastructure. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the N$743 million Oshakati Water Treatment Plant extension on Thursday Zaamwani said the country’s main bulk water supplier, NamWater, operates on a cost-recovery basis and cannot sustain Read Article

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.Africa · Oshakati See the Story

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…Oshakati · Oshakati Read Article

Boxing board clears Faith Foundation’s Oshakati fight night after licensing hiccup

The Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB) has formally sanctioned the boxing bonanza associated with Faith Foundation. The tournament is scheduled for 14 June at Oskati Independence Stadium. Earlier this week, the boxing board warned Faith Foundation not to proceed with hosting the event, because due procedures were not followed. The NPBWCB in a statement on Friday clarified recent public communication on the promotion…Boxing · Oshakati 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

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