The former Otjiwarongo mayor, Gottlieb Shivute, said the late James Uerikua played a significant role in grooming, mentoring and shaping him into leadership.

Shivute said all he is left with now are photographs of a man with whom he shared both a political working relationship and a personal friendship.

The Otjiwarongo Municipality says it will continue working hard to address road maintenance as it remains a vital component of infrastructure development for the town's thriving economy.

The Otjiwarongo mayor has called on residents to refrain from littering.

Gottlieb Shivute made this call during the Otjiwarongo clean-up campaign.

Otjiwarongo Mayor Gottlieb Shivute on Wednesday promised to launch an in-depth investigation into allegations levelled against his council officials for reportedly conducting job interviews for cleaner positions Tuesday night.

Motorists at Otjiwarongo are calling on the local municipality to fix potholes that they say are damaging their vehicles and slowing down their business. 

Otjiwarongo Municipality has promised to accelerate land delivery this year.

This is according to Mayor Gottlieb Shivute, speaking at the council's first meeting.