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12 die from malaria in Omusati this year
Twelve people died of Malaria in the Omusati region in the first four months of 2026. This is according to statistics released by Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo during the World Malaria Day commemoration at Oshifo on Friday. Shikongo said since January, Namibia has recorded 57 180 confirmed malaria cases, with the Omusati region emerging as […] The post 12 die from malaria in Omusati this year appeared first on The Namibian .
Etunda green scheme expects 3 728 tonnes of maize
The Etunda irrigation scheme in the Omusati region expects to harvest about 3 728 tonnes of maize from 466 hectares. According to the green scheme’s manager, Sacky Shylomunhu, they are harvesting 466 hectares at an expected yield of eight tonnes per hectare. Maize dominates production at Etunda, with potatoes and onions grown in rotation. Shylomunhu […] The post Etunda green scheme expects 3 728 tonnes of maize appeared first on The Namibian .
Health ministry launches final polio vaccination push
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Social Services will roll out the third round of the national polio vaccination campaign from 27 to 30 April across Namibia, aimed at boosting immunity among children and preventing the spread of the highly infectious virus. Speaking during an interview at the Omusati Government Information Sharing Centre, Chief ... The post Health ministry launches final polio vaccination push appeared first on Informanté .
Arrests of Angolan men for rape in Namibia raise alarm
Staff Reporter THE number of male Angolan nationals arrested for rape in Namibia is increasing at an alarming rate. The alleged perpetrators are mostly young men employed as cattle herders or domestic workers, and the victims usually reside in the same house or are close neighbours. The latest incident occurred in Omutundungu village, Omusati Region, ... The post Arrests of Angolan men for rape in Namibia raise alarm appeared first on Informanté .
Man arrested over teen’s rape at Omusati
An Angolan national (22) has been arrested in connection with the rape of a teenager (14) at Outundungu village in the Omusati region. This has been confirmed by Omusati regional commander commissioner Ismael Basson, who says the incident took place on Friday. Basson says the suspect, who is the victim’s neighbour, allegedly met the girl […] The post Man arrested over teen’s rape at Omusati appeared first on The Namibian .
Angolan girl raped in Omusati, suspect arrested
Staff Reporter THE Namibian police in the Omusati Region arrested a 59-year-old male suspect on Wednesday for allegedly raping an Angolan girl three weeks ago. According to the police, the incident occurred in Okapuku village, Elim Constituency, when the suspect entered the 20-year-old victim’s bedroom, threatened her with a knife and raped her. The suspect, ... The post Angolan girl raped in Omusati, suspect arrested appeared first on Informanté .
Minor raped in Omusati, suspect arrested
Staff Reporter AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD girl was allegedly raped late Tuesday afternoon by a 51-year-old male neighbour in Olwani village, Elim Constituency, Omusati Region. According to the police, the minor was sent to open a water meter located some distance from her parents’ home when the suspect approached her, dragged her into the bushes and raped ... The post Minor raped in Omusati, suspect arrested appeared first on Informanté .
Abducted child saved by police
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police in the Omusati Region have arrested a 26-year-old Angolan woman for allegedly kidnapping a 16-month-old boy at Okahao on Tuesday. The child was found and the suspect arrested on Wednesday following an intensive search. It is alleged that the child’s 19-year-old mother and the suspect — both Angolan nationals — ... The post Abducted child saved by police appeared first on Informanté .
Omusati malaria surge linked to stagnant water and spraying resistance
Staff Reporter OPEN stagnant water sources and low indoor residual spraying coverage — largely due to community resistance to malaria spraying — have been identified as the main factors driving high malaria cases in the Omusati Region. The regional health directorate is urging community members to cooperate with health interventions such as spraying, which helps ... The post Omusati malaria surge linked to stagnant water and spraying resistance appeared first on Informanté .