News from across Namibia

Uncommon sense: Knowing, alone, is not enough

It is month-end somewhere in Outapi. You got paid, and you know exactly how the weekend will go and end, like the back of your hand: A betting spree, a few beer

LEARNERS FACE HARSH CONDITIONS AT OMUSATI KINDERGARTEN

BREAKING: Elderly Man(78) Dies After Bee Attack

A 78-year-old man has died after being attacked by a swarm of bees at Onaanda Village.It is alleged that on Friday, at around 19h00, at Onaanda Village, Elim Constituency, Omusati...

Pensioner pleads for help

Strong winds have damaged the homestead of pensioner Petrina Ndakewondjo (72) at Epoko village in the Okalongo constituency of the Omusati region. Ndakewondjo said she was at home...

Omusati SMEs showcase growth opportunities at exhibition

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the Omusati region gathered in Outapi earlier this month for the second annual Business Enhancement Exhibi

Omusati villages’ six-year struggle for water

Since 2020, three villages in the Omusati Region have been struggling with a persistent water crisis, particularly during the dry season.Iikokola community representative Samuel Sh...

Man arrested for allegedly killing younger sibling in Omusati

Staff Reporter A 44-YEAR-OLD male resident of Oshilulu village in the Okahao policing area of the Omusati Region died instantly after he was allegedly stabbed and viciously beaten on Wednesday evening. Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said that the arrested suspect is aged 46 and is the biological older brother of the deceased. Both ... The post Man arrested for allegedly killing younger sibling in Omusati appeared first on Informanté .

34 problem elephants culled in 3 years

OMUSATI – Thirty-four elephants have been culled after being declared problem-causing animals in areas north of Etosha National Park over the past three years. This situation highlights the responsible management of wildlife and protection of human lives and property. Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel revealed the figure in Parliament while... The post 34 problem elephants culled in 3 years appeared first on New Era .

Omusati teenager accused of murder remanded in custody

Staff Reporter THE 15-year-old male resident of the Onheleiwa village in the Omusati Region, who was arrested recently for murder and robbery, has appeared in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court, denied bail, and his case postponed to 29 October. It is alleged that the accused person entered a neighbouring traditional homestead and attacked the house owner, ... The post Omusati teenager accused of murder remanded in custody appeared first on Informanté .

JUST IN: Man (46) arrested for allegedly murdering his brother

A 44-year-old man was allegedly killed by his brother at Oshilulu village in the Okahao constituency, Omusati region, on Wednesday at around 18:55 in their home.Police say the susp...

Omusati Water crisis

Three villages in Omusati, including Iikokola, say they have had no water during dry seasons since 2020.Community representative Samuel Shikesho says their water point dries up bec...

Teen (15) held over alleged murder, robbery

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the alleged robbery and murder of a 60-year-old woman at Onheleiwa Village in Etayi Constituency, Omusati Region.Police said...

OMUSATI POULTRY FARMER CHANGES THE NARRATIVE

Baby dies after being run over in Tsandi

A one-year-old baby died on the spot after being run over by a white Toyota pickup at Ombugu Village in the Omusati region on Friday. According to the police, the incident occurred around 09h35 when the driver allegedly drove out of the yard and ran over the baby, who was from the same household. The […]

OMUSATI VETERINARY SERVICES URGES PET OWNERS TO VACCINATE AGAINST RABIES

Cousins building farming empire on family legacy

ETUNDA - Long before Teofilus Shilongo and his cousin Salom Paulina became agricultural business owners at the Etunda Green Scheme in the Omusati Region, farmin

Omusati farmers defeat poverty ...‘the soil does not discriminate against the unemployed’

TSANDI – In a time when formal job opportunities are increasingly scarce across the country, local farmers in the Omusati region proved that tilling the soil

Omusati takes oral health education to communities

Staff Reporter ORAL health teams across the Omusati Region have this week taken dental care beyond health facilities as part of National Oral Health Awareness Week, being observed countrywide from 14 to 18 September. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of oral health, promote prevention and encourage early treatment. Chief Dentist in ... The post Omusati takes oral health education to communities appeared first on Informanté .

Elephant keeps Okeeholongo villagers awake

Placido Hilukilwa RESIDENTS of Okeeholongo village in the Okahao Constituency of the Omusati Region had a sleepless night after a lone elephant bull roamed the area, breaking into homesteads in search of water. The incident occurred during the night from Thursday to Friday. One resident said the elephant entered his homestead, overturned and damaged water ... The post Elephant keeps Okeeholongo villagers awake appeared first on Informanté .

VP pledges support for ECD centre in Omusati

Sostenus Wilherm Vice President Lucia Witbooi has pledged to seek financial support for two volunteer educators and mobilise sponsorship for a proper learning structure at an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre serving 102 children in Otjimanangombe Village, Omusati Region. Witbooi made the commitment on Wednesday during a site visit to the Lucia Witbooi Early Childhood […]

OMUSATI POLICE URGE YOUTH TO HELP FIGHT CRIME

Am!nâs ǂurusiba hōhō!nâs ge ǁkhauba tsî ǁaeb ai!â ǀaena ra ǂanǂui

Selma Shipweya OUTAPI – Am!nâs ǂurusib !nandi ge ǁaeb ai!â ǀaena ǁkhaubas tsî ǂanǂuis hirihiri!nâdi ǀkha Omusatib a ǂhabase a ǁaxa, Namibiab !

OMUSATI ECHOES PREMIERES IN LUSAKA

Oral health awareness promotes prevention, early detection

Selma Shipweya OUTAPI - Oral health teams across the Omusati region are taking healthcare education beyond dental facilities as Namibia observes National Ora

‘ECHOES OF OMUSATI’ TO PREMIERE IN LUSAKA

Outapi exhibition to enhance SMEs’ growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), key drivers of employment in Namibia, will have a chance to attract new customers, foster business partnerships, and

NBC, Outapi ink pact

Victoria Immanuel The Outapi Town Council (OTC) and public broadcaster NBC have strengthened their partnership through the signing of an aimed at giving grea

Culture can create jobs and wealth, Etayi festival told

Patience Makwele Residents of Etayi in the Omusati region have been urged to turn their cultural heritage into an economic opportunity by creating jobs, generating income and building wealth from cultural products and services. The call was made by Etayi constituency regional councilor Hans Haikali, whose remarks were delivered on his behalf by Joseph Nenghwaya, […]

NBC veteran remembered for service, humanity

Victoria Immanuel  OUTAPI - Family, friends, colleagues, and community members gathered at Onavivi village in the Ombalantu area on Saturday to bid farewell

We Are Tired of Teaching in Shacks

Namibia cannot allow temporary classrooms to become a permanent feature of the education system “We are tired of teaching in shacks.” That statement, made recently by teachers in the Omusati Region, should not be dismissed as another complaint about working conditions. It should be treated as an indictment of a country that has been independent […]

Outapi Mayoral Cup wraps up with record turnout and N$119,000 in prizes

Staff Reporter THE Outapi Town Council has concluded the third edition of its Mayoral Cup Tournament, held from 4 to 6 September at the Olufuko Cultural Centre. The event brought together athletes, community members and spectators from across the region and the country, with the aim of driving community development, social unity and economic growth ... The post Outapi Mayoral Cup wraps up with record turnout and N$119,000 in prizes appeared first on Informanté .

Two people take their own lives in Omusati

Staff Reporter THE Namibian police in the Omusati Region have registered two separate incidents of people taking their own lives on Wednesday. One of the incidents involved the discovery of the body of 46-year-old Sarafina Shiimi in her room in Oshilulu village, Okahao Constituency. According to Regional Police Commander Ismael Basson, Shiimi’s body was found ... The post Two people take their own lives in Omusati appeared first on Informanté .

‘We are tired of teaching in shacks’ – Omusati teachers

Patience Makwele Teachers in the Omusati region say they are tired of teaching in makeshift “shacks” (classrooms), with some schools still struggling with basic sanitation, administrative space and facilities needed for practical subjects. The concerns were raised during an African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) validation workshop in the region on Tuesday, where several teachers and […]

Governance promises face reality check in Omusati

Sostenus Wilherm Namibia’s commitment to good governance is facing a reality check, with stakeholders in the Omusati Region urged to critically assess the country’s progress in implementing governance reforms rather than simply celebrating achievements. Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo has called for an open assessment of Namibia’s implementation of recommendations under the African Peer Review Mechanism […]

Woman allegedly concealed birth, admitted in hospital under police guard

Staff Reporter A FEMALE Angolan national has been arrested in the Omusati Region after she allegedly gave birth to a baby boy, concealed the birth and dumped the baby in a pit latrine in Iihanguti village, Elim Constituency. The crime was discovered Tuesday morning by the suspect’s alert housemates, who became suspicious about the mysterious ... The post Woman allegedly concealed birth, admitted in hospital under police guard appeared first on Informanté .

Man arrested for the alleged rape of a 5-year-old nephew

Staff Reporter A 34-YEAR-OLD male suspect has been taken into police custody in the Omusati Region after he allegedly raped his five-year-old nephew on an unknown date and time in Ohambalanganga village, Outapi Constituency. According to police regional commander Ismael Basson, the crime was committed while the suspect, who is an uncle to the victim, ... The post Man arrested for the alleged rape of a 5-year-old nephew appeared first on Informanté .

Onandjamba farmers devastated as mystery outbreak kills 300 pigs

Omusati farmers have reported the death of more than 300 pigs in Onandjamba in the Okalongo constituency last month, which they attributed to an unknown disease outbreak.Veterinary...

Shikongo warns against forgetting liberation history

Eba Kandovazu OUTAPI – Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo has called on Namibia to continue commemorating Heroes’ Day and documenting the country’s liberation history. He warned that failing to preserve the memories of the war could leave future generations questioning whether the struggle ever happened.Shikongo made the remarks in a recent interview with Nampa.  He said... The post Shikongo warns against forgetting liberation history appeared first on New Era .

‘Olufuko initiation does not mean the end of school’

OUTAPI – Olufuko does not mean the end of education, but rather serves as a cultural foundation for discipline, responsibility and lifelong learning, speakers at the 2026 Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival in Outapi have stressed. The nine-day festival, which started on 24 August and will run until 1 September at the Olufuko Centre, has brought... The post ‘Olufuko initiation does not mean the end of school’ appeared first on New Era .

IPC condemns murder of five-year-old child in Omusati

Sostenus Wilherm The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has condemned the brutal killing of a five-year-old child at Oshifo village in the Ruacana constituency, Omusati region, calling for swift and uncompromising justice against those responsible for violence against children. In a statement issued on Friday, IPC deputy shadow minister of gender, equality and child welfare, […]