Otjozondjupa police are calling on the public to help identify a female murder suspect captured on CCTV walking with a male victim minutes before the killing.

The Otjozondjupa Regional Education Directorate says it is better prepared to accommodate learners for the 2026 academic year, despite ongoing placement challenges in some towns.

The Acting Secretary General of the National Security Guards Protection Union (NSGPU) Mekupi Kandorozu has taken issue with companies that he says, refuse him permission to address members.

He particularly pointed out companies at Otjiwarongo and Okahandja.

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.

Otjozondjupa Police Commander Phillip Hidengwa has urged motorists to avoid overloading and strictly adhere to road traffic rules.

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.