Omagongati

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Omagongati is a village situated in the northern part of Namibia in Ondangwa Rural Constituency, Oshana region,[1] it borders the Kingdom of Ondonga from that of Uukwambi, and it is under the leadership of the headman Mr. Noah Nakwfila, well known as Kapinya. Omagongati is as far from Ondangwa as it is from Oshakati, roughly 17 km away and 11km from Ongwediva. It is surrounded by numerous villages, namely Ashaaga, Onelago, Uudhengelo and Okatha, with the nearest town Eheke which has a high school and more improved infrastructures.

As most other villages country wide, Omagongati also suffered the consequences of flood because it is in a flood-prone area. During the colonial era this village was also affected, the inhabitants’ houses were destroyed and their cultivating land was left dilapidated, although the village managed to reframe a moment after the war.

Economic

Economically, Omagongati is not that well-off to have large markets of its own; it thus has minimarkets and shebeen where villagers buy their basic needs and as well go for refreshment. This village is a place to be by the time of public holidays for its well-known astonishing and enjoyable atmosphere, it also has a bright reputation for its well-known football aspiration.

Development

After the

Roman Catholic Church
in Omagongati which has no religious discrimination.

Other

Individually Omagongati also produced leading figures of the Republic of Namibia, namely, the late

Minister of Education Hon. Abraham Iyambo and the former CEO of FNB
the late Lazarus Ipangelwa.

References

  1. ^ Shivute, Oswald (19 September 2005). "Ipangelwa and son laid to rest". The Namibian.