Okakundu

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Okakundu is a village in the Uukwaluudhi in the Tsandi Constituency in Omusati Region, Namibia. Cricketer Nasimabe Ambambi was born there. [1]

Uukwaluudhi is a traditional kingdom of the Ovambo people in what is today northern Namibia. Its capital is Tsandi, a settlement located about 30 km south of Outapi, and the location of the Uukwaluudhi Royal Homestead. The homestead is situated about 2 km past Tsandi towards the town of Okahao. Half of it is of modern structure where the Kwaluudhi king and queen reside, while the other half is left in traditional Owambo style. Guided tours are available.

Tsandi Constituency

Tsandi Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omusati Region of Namibia. It has 26,834 inhabitants, its district capital is the settlement of Tsandi.

Omusati Region Region in Namibia

Omusati region is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia, its capital is Outapi. The region's name Omusati, comes from the Oshiwamo word 'omusati' which means 'Mopane'. Mopani tree is the dominant species in the region; the Makalani palms decrease rapidly westwards from the border with Oshana region. The change in vegetation type reflects ecological conditions forming a natural boundary between the two regions.

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Nasimane Ambambi is a Namibian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler. He was born in Okakundu.

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References

  1. Cricket Archive. "Nasimabe Ambambi". Retrieved on 13 May 2016.