That's the 13th time we've visited Namibia 🇳🇦
The last time was 2 weeks, 1 day ago : Okapya Church in #Ondangwa - https://twitter.com/churchesofnote/status/TESTID

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A map showing the great circle route from Ondangwa in Namibia to a map pin at ETG Rümlang, Steinfeldstrasse 6, 8153 Rümlang, Switzerland

ETG Rümlang in #Rümlang, #Switzerland -🇨🇭 is around 7,121 km or 4,451 miles from our previous place of worship Ondangwa in #Ondangwa, #Namibia - 🇳🇦
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A map showing the great circle route from Road Town in the Virgin Islands, British to a map pin at Okapya Church, C46, Ondangwa 15002, Namibia

Okapya Church in #Ondangwa, #Namibia -🇳🇦 is around 9,476 km or 5,923 miles from our previous place of worship Road Town in #RoadTown, #VirginIslandsBritish - 🇻🇬
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State memorial for late Army Commander Hawala on Friday State memorial for late Army Commander Hawala on Friday NBC Online Tue, 09/02/2025 - 19:25

#ArmyMemorial #CommanderHawala #StateFuneral #Ohakweenyanga #Ondangwa

Over 1,000 cadet constables begin training in Ondangwa Over 1,000 cadet constables begin training in Ondangwa NBC Online Mon, 08/18/2025 - 18:26

#CadetConstables #PoliceTraining #Ondangwa #CommunityService #Professionalism

Ondangwa residents, LPM oppose plot subdivision Allexer Namundjembo Residents from Ondiyala and Onantsi in Ondangwa, together with the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), have called on the Ondangwa Town Council to reverse its decision to subdivide and reallocate residential plots The petition comes amid concerns that long-standing land rights are being ignored. Silas Moses, a member of LPM’s political action committee, said some affected plots, including erven 5253, 5254, and 5255 in Ondiyala, have been lawfully occupied since 2000. “These are not just pieces of land. They are homes where families have lived peacefully since the year 2000. We cannot allow decisions that uproot communities without proper consultation or compensation,” he said. Moses also questioned the status of plots 493 and 494 in Onantsi, which he claimed are linked to public officials but remain vacant. “While these plots remain vacant and unused, many people in our community continue to struggle to access land. We are asking the council to be transparent and allocate these plots to those who genuinely need them,” he said. The petition submitted to the council cites Article 16 of the constitution, which protects property rights, and Article 95, which promotes fair access to land and housing.  It also references the Local Authorities Act of 1992, which outlines transparent governance and community consultation. Moses  warned that the subdivision and reallocation of land could lead to indirect forced evictions, which would violate both the constitution and international guidelines, including the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and UN-Habitat’s recommendations on secure land tenure. “For over twenty years these families have lived peacefully on their land. To now disrupt their homes without due process would be unjust and unlawful,” Moses said. He called for engagement between the council and residents.  “We are not against development. What we want is fairness, transparency, and respect for those who have legally settled here for many years. The town council must engage with the community and ensure our voices are heard and protected.” Responding to the concerns, Ondangwa Town Council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho said the affected land is zoned as a public open space and is not suitable for housing. “The presence of an earth dam in the area poses serious safety risks, especially to individuals intending to erect informal structures,” she said. Shitalangaho added that the land is only suitable for gardening or community greening activities, and that residents had been informed of this during several meetings. “All the illegal land occupiers were informed of this during several meetings we had with them, which led to them writing a letter to us. But the council cannot allow lawlessness to happen, especially in this area, which is not safe for them,” she said. “Council’s position remains firm; it will not endanger the lives of any persons by permitting occupation or development on land deemed unsafe,” she said.  She confirmed that no structures will be allowed on the site, and illegal occupation will be dealt with under applicable laws and regulations. Similar land disputes have surfaced in Windhoek and Oshakati. In Windhoek, informal settlement residents have taken local authorities to court after land reallocations without consultation.  In Oshakati, residents raised concerns about land initially allocated by traditional authorities now being redistributed, raising fears of community instability. Reports from the Namibia Housing Action Group and the Namibia Land Reform Program indicate that access to land remains a major challenge in Namibia, worsened by limited community involvement in the planning process.

#Ondangwa #LandRights #LPM #Community #Petition

Traders At Ondangwa Exhibition Express Satisfaction [Namibian] Small traders at Ondangwa have expressed positive sentiments about participating in this year's Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition.

#Namibia #Ondangwa #TradeExhibition #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Eleven Teen Oluno Prison Escapees Rearrested [Namibian] All 11 juvenile inmates who escaped from Oluno Correctional Facility at Ondangwa on Monday have been rearrested and are back behind bars.

#Namibia #PrisonEscape #JuvenileJustice #OlunoCorrectionalFacility #Ondangwa

New Era, Ondangwa Cement Ties [New Era] Ondangwa -- The New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), the publishing company of the leading State-owned New Era daily newspaper, on Friday signed a strategic agreement with the Ondangwa Town Council.

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Ondangwa resident demands action on pump station stench Ondangwa resident demands action on pump station stench NBC Online Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:29

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Water supply back to normal in Oshakati and Ondangwa Niël Terblanché The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has completed repair work on the pipeline between Oshakati and Ondangwa after a pipe burst near Okandjengedi on Wednesday morning. NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata said on Thursday that the water supply has been fully restored and is now flowing normally from Oshakati to Ondangwa. The burst disrupted supply to several areas, including Oneshila to Evululuko in Oshakati, Ongwediva, Ondangwa, Oniipa, Omuthiya Town Councils, and nearby constituencies. NamWater had informed the public about the interruption and confirmed that maintenance teams had been sent to fix the issue. “Water supply will resume as soon as the repair works are completed,” said Ndamanomhata during the outage. He said essential service providers who needed emergency water were advised to contact local operations managers for assistance. The repairs were completed during the night. Ndamanomhata praised the maintenance team for their swift response and thanked residents and institutions for their patience. “NamWater is fully committed to delivering a safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply across Namibia,” he said.

#NamWater #WaterSupply #Oshakati #Ondangwa #WaterRestoration

FeedMaster, partners host farmers' day in Ondangwa FeedMaster, partners host farmers' day in Ondangwa NBC Online Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:23

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Ondangwa council targets housing crisis with new developments Ondangwa council targets housing crisis with new developments NBC Online Wed, 03/26/2025 - 18:47

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Heavy rains cut off Ondangwa communities Several homes at Oluno extension one and Omashaka Proper at Ondangwa are flooded after the heavy rainfall last week. The residents of these areas are currently cut off by the flooding, making it hard for them to access schools, clinics and shopping centres. Some families at Omashaka Proper informal settlement had to abandon their homes and seek shelter with relatives elsewhere. Simoni Kashina, a resident of Oluno extension one, says many people are trapped inside their homes as the exit routes are flooded. “Our children are crossing the high water every day to access schools. This is dangerous and they can get sick because the water is dirty. Year after year, our houses are always flooded. We have tried reaching out to the town council but nothing happens. We are afraid that our children might fall and drown in the water if they are left unattended,” he says. He adds that the area, which is one of the oldest formal settlements at the town, does not have street lights and the residents are at greater risk of armed robberies at night. “This is one of the oldest formal settlements at Ondangwa but the town council has abandoned us. We do not have proper roads and street lights. At night, it gets very dark here and we are at higher risk of being attacked by armed robbers. The town council does not seem to care at all. All the new extensions at Ondangwa have tarred roads and street lights but we don’t have any,” he says. Another affected resident, Martha Shilongo, echoes the same sentiments. “We try to be indoors at all times because water is all over our houses. When it rains, the water has nowhere to run off to because there are no drainage channels on this side. The town council is fully aware that we are under water every time it rains but they seem to be so ignorant. They must come out of their fancy offices and attend to our issues,” says Shilongo. Joel Angula, a resident of Omashaka Proper informal settlement, says he had to abandon his makeshift structure to seek shelter elsewhere as his structure is submerged in water. Ondangwa mayor Paavo Amwele confirms that most areas at the town are flooded, hence the council is trying to pump water out from the flooded areas. “I fully understand the residents’ concerns. It’s truly an eyesore to see how the residents are flooded and children are crossing high levels of water just to access schools. We have visited most of the areas and we are now busy pumping out water from the flooded areas. This is a lesson learned and we will try to be better prepared next time,” he says. The post Heavy rains cut off Ondangwa communities appeared first on The Namibian.

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Water supply restored at Ondangwa, Oniipa and Omuthiya Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata has confirmed that water supply has been fully restored to Ondangwa, Oniipa, Omuthiya and surrounding constituencies following the successful repair of the break on the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime pipeline. “Our maintenance team worked diligently to address the issue and resolve it as quickly as possible. NamWater sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused and greatly appreciates the cooperation of all affected customers during the repair process,” Ndamanomhata says. The post Water supply restored at Ondangwa, Oniipa and Omuthiya appeared first on The Namibian.

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That's the 6th time we've visited Namibia 🇳🇦
The last time was 1 month, 2 weeks, 5 days ago : Church in #Ondangwa - https://twitter.com/churchesofnote/status/TESTID

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A map showing the great circle route from Ondangwa in Namibia to a map pin at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Papeete, Place Notre-Dame, 98714 Papeete, France

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Papeete in #Papeete, #France -🇫🇷 is around 18,409 km or 11,506 miles from our previous place of worship Ondangwa in #Ondangwa, #Namibia - 🇳🇦
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A map showing the great circle route from Commune de Sébikhotane in Senegal to a map pin at Church, Ondangwa Main Road, Ondangwa 15002, Namibia

Church in #Ondangwa, #Namibia -🇳🇦 is around 5,137 km or 3,211 miles from our previous place of worship Commune de Sébikhotane in #CommunedeSebikhotane, #Senegal - 🇸🇳
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