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Omuthiya town

Location

Omuthiya is a town situated in the northern part of Namibia namely Owamboland, it is situated about 65 km South East of Ondangwa or 140 km North-West of Tsumeb. The "developing town" is populated with about 5500 siblings of which 55% migrated to Urban areas to seek for employment and other better living standards. There is a hospital, Elcin church, many markets, 9 combined school and several primary schools. This town is developing at a fast face, rural water supply, agricultural forestry, public library and education offices had already in operation.

History

Omuthiya town is the youngest town , established nearly five years ago. It has become the preferred town to settle for many people from other areas to visit. The private sector has also come to the party although there are still limitations for industrial enteprises who still have to wait for the town council to proclaim an industrial area.But banks and other financial institutions have opened branches and major retail chain stores are in town â€" almost all services that residents of Omuthiya Gwiipundi and surrounding villages had to access in Tsumeb or Ondangwa.

Omuthiya town also has a rich history when it comes to the liberation struggle, hence we are very proud to have been chosen as the host of this historic day.This is also a learning process for the young people to know that our fallen heroes and heroines’ blood waters our freedom.