Residents, supporters, and football fans gathered in Otjiwarongo on Saturday to welcome home Mighty Gunners F.C. following the team's victory in the 2026 tournament final.

A taxi union in Otjiwarongo has contacted the municipality and the police to enhance cooperation and assist the industry in providing satisfactory customer services.

The Otjiwarongo Constituency Office handed over 50 free tree plants to residents in honour of the 12 May Movement, honouring the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, who was born on the same day.

The rights of people with disabilities took centre stage in Otjiwarongo as the National Disability Council of Namibia hosts a two-day stakeholder education and awareness training.

In an attempt to meet the basic services to the growing population of Otjiwarongo, the council has availed a large chuck of its budget to address infrastructure development and economic activities.

The Omake Charity Organisation hosted a community outreach event for underprivileged children in Otjiwarongo, where children took part in games and dancing activities.

More than 60 children attended the initiative, which also included meals prepared by David United Class Academy.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) convened a regional consultative workshop in Otjiwarongo to gather stakeholder input for Namibia’s Third National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2030).

ACC Director-General Paulus Noa emphasized the incompatibility of good governance and corruption:

A group of unemployed young men in Otjiwarongo has taken it upon themselves to address road maintenance by filling potholes, aiming to enhance road safety within their community. 

Local resident James Salomon initiated the project in January.

The Popular Democratic Movement has commenced its three-day Leadership Training Indaba at Otjiwarongo, aimed at enhancing leadership capacity, improving coordination, and aligning the party on key national issues.

The Otjozondjupa Region hosted a memorial service for the late parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son, Venturo Uerikua, on Saturday in Otjiwarongo.

The service provided an opportunity for residents to bid farewell to their former governor.