Police Commend Otjiwarongo Residents for Good Behaviour

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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.

Otjiwarongo man denied bail in girlfriend’s death case

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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.

Otjiwarongo mayor vows to transform the town

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Otjiwarongo Mayor Leonard Simushi has pledged to transform the town, embracing the responsibility of improving service delivery, creating opportunities, and driving development.

Otjiwarongo residents mark Christmas in church and with family

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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 man denied bail after fatal vehicle incident

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Tobias Hangula (50) appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court for the first time today on charges related to a fatal incident in which a five-year-old boy was killed after a vehicle drove into a yard, for which he was denied bail.

Vehicle Catches Fire Near Otjiwarongo Roadblock

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A vehicle caught fire just a few meters from the Otjiwarongo roadblock earlier today.

According to information gathered by the NBC crew en route to a sports assignment, the vehicle burst into flames while in motion. The driver managed to escape the rapidly spreading fire and was not injured.