Lahja Nashuuta From sleeping in the same room with five chicks to running a growing poultry business with thousands of birds, Oshakati-based poultry farmer Gustaf Uunona says determination and hard work changed his life. Uunona is the co-founder of Okahuhwa Poultry Farming, a business established in 2013 with five members. The project focuses on chicken...
Lahja Nashuuta The much-anticipated cattle exhibition, regarded as the main attraction of the annual Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Okongo, did not take place this year following the reported sighting of a roaming buffalo in parts of northern Namibia. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday confirmed that the cancellation of livestock activities was a precautionary measure aimed...
Abraham Mwanyekange ONGWEDIVA – The Ongwediva Town Council has placed land delivery and service expansion among its top priorities in the 2026/2027 financial year budget. Mayor Naemi Amuthenu has announced that Council has budgeted more than N$1.7 million for land delivery projects aimed at speeding up the availability of plots in the town. The planned...
Abraham Mwanyekange ONGWEDIVA – The Ongwediva Town Council has increased investment in infrastructure upgrading, repairs and sports development as part of its 2026/2027 budget plans. Mayor Naemi Amuthenu said Council will continue repairing and upgrading important infrastructure to improve service delivery in the town. Among the key projects is the refurbishment and renovation of Pump...
Lahja Nashuuta The Omaludi Agricultural Festival, hosted by the Okongo Village Council, became more than a celebration of culture and tradition as various entities flock to market their products and services to the region. Among the institutions that attracted hundreds of festivalgoers was Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC) through an exhibition showcasing a variety of...
Abraham Mwanyekange ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council has earmarked at least N$91 million for capital projects during the 2026/2027 financial year as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and strengthen service delivery in the town. The information was confirmed by the Ondangwa Town Council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho Mutikisha. The biggest allocation in the budget...
Abraham Mwanyekange In Ondangwa, whatever that glitters is treasure. This is after the Ondangwa Trade Fair 2026, held from 24 April to 2 May, once again brought life, business and entertainment to the town. Exhibitors, artists, entrepreneurs and residents all gathered for one of northern Namibia’s biggest annual events. Held at the Ondangwa Trade Fair...
Abraham Mwanyekange ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council said the multi-million-dollar Ondangwa Sports Stadium project is moving ahead steadily, with phases two and three of construction currently underway. The project, which was first announced in 2022, forms part of the Council’s long-term plan to develop what is expected to become the biggest sports stadium in...
OSHAKATI – Business owners exhibiting at the ongoing Oshakati Totem Expo have commended the event for providing a platform to market their products, increase brand visibility and connect with new customers. The annual expo, which officially started today in Oshakati, has attracted exhibitors from various sectors, including agriculture, fashion, beauty, technology and food production. Participants...
Lahja Nashuuta With only a few days left before the much-anticipated Totem Expo, Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango said the town is fully prepared to host the event. The expo is expected to boost economic activity, attract investment and strengthen Oshakati’s position as a commercial hub in northern Namibia. In a conversation with New Era, Hango...