Swapo Women's Council has condemned the brutal murder of Petronella Sabatha, who was hacked to death with an axe inside her house in the Etambi location in Otjiwarongo this week.
The relationship between the accused and the victim is currently unclear.
Labour inspectors from across Namibia are meeting at Otjiwarongo for a weeklong refresher training workshop. Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel reminded inspectors of their role in enforcing the Labour Law.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare educated youth in Otjiwarongo on how traffickers lure victims, the risks facing children, and ways to protect themselves.
Human trafficking is a real threat in Namibia, making education and vigilance critical.
Otjiwarongo Councillor Paulus Nekundi has appealed to constituents to foster a caring family spirit as they enter 2026.
The Otjozondjupa Police Commander, Philip Hidengwa, commended the residents of Otjiwarongo for their good behaviour on New Year's Eve.
The Otjiwarongo New Year crossover patrol started before midnight.
A 34-year-old Otjiwarongo resident, Mathew Tauxab, has been denied bail following his arrest in connection with the death of his 25-year-old girlfriend, Risaria Unibes, at their home in DRC location on Friday.
43-year-old truck driver Robbert Amutenya, who allegedly blocked traffic in Orwetoveni after refusing a breathalyser test, appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate's Court today.
Otjiwarongo Mayor Leonard Simushi has pledged to transform the town, embracing the responsibility of improving service delivery, creating opportunities, and driving development.
The majority of residents in Otjiwarongo spent their Christmas in churches, followed by quality time with family.
When the NBC News team met with residents there, some were still doing final preparations in town for the day.
Otjiwarongo is embracing the Christmas spirit as residents gather for a Christmas Carols event at the public space next to Spar.
