The Otjozondjupa Region emerged as a hotspot for road accidents during the Easter long weekend, according to data released by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund last week on Friday. With the highest number of injuries and fatalities, the region has sounded alarm bells for road safety authorities. Out of the total injuries reported during...
November 1, 2024
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Accident in Otjozondjupa Region claims one life
Two accidents were reported in the Otjozondjupa Region on Thursday night and early this morning, resulting in the death of one person. Inspector Maureen Mbeha alleged that in the first accident, the driver of a white Corolla, who was travelling from Outjo towards Otjiwarongo, attempted to overtake a stationary truck that was on the road...
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Otjozondjupa wants NDP6 to address unemployment, infrastructure – News
The chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, Marlayn Mbakera, says the region faces a high unemployment rate and a lack of developmental infrastructure and bulk services. Mbakera said this during the National Planning Commission’s National Development Plan 6 (NDP6) consultations with community members at Otjiwarongo on Friday. The chairperson said Otjozondjupa has economic development potential...
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Otjozondjupa Regional Council unveils new annual plan for 2024/2025
Marlayn Mbakera, Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, has emphasized the council’s commitment to prioritizing service delivery in their newly crafted Annual Plan for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This declaration came during the Annual Plan Review workshop hosted by the council in Windhoek this week. The workshop serves as a platform for introspection on the...
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Otjozondjupa Regional Council welcomes creation of special wildlife court
Otjozondjupa Regional Council has welcomed the creation of the special wildlife court in the region as a means to speedily handle cases and deter would-be offenders dealing in protected game products. This sentiment was shared by Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson, Marlene Mbakera, during a courtesy call to the Governor’s office by the Parliamentary Standing Committee...
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Otjozondjupa Health Directorate launches cholera awareness campaign
With an increase in cholera cases in some SADC countries, the Directorate of Health in the Otjozondjupa Region has launched an awareness campaign to educate communities about the disease. The campaign targets schools, rural areas, and peri-urban areas identified as at-risk communities. An environmental health practitioner in the Otjiwarongo District, Olivia Mbambi, said during a...
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More rain showers expected in Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Kunene regions
Staff Reporter THE Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Kunene regions – which have already witnessed substantial rainfall this month – are expected to receive more rain showers as the month comes to an end. This was predicted by Namibia Meteorological Services, which forecasted that the anticipated showers are expected to be moderate to heavy in the aforementioned...