24th June 2026  /  EAGLE FM

1. Over the past decade, Oshakati’s property market has generated approximately
N$2.8 billion in sales—driven largely by the Ekuku area—highlighting the town’s
emergence as a key economic hub in northern Namibia.
2. The escalating debt burden among Namibia’s civil servants has evolved into a severe
mental health and governance crisis, fueling depression, suicide, and family
breakdowns while simultaneously threatening the delivery of essential public services,
prompting urgent calls for government intervention and regulatory reform.