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Angolan teenager arrested for alleged abduction and rape of schoolgirl in Omusati
Staff Reporter AN 18-YEAR-OLD Angolan national is in police custody in the Omusati Region after allegedly abducting and raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl on Tuesday. According to police, the suspect approached the victim as she was returning from school. He allegedly threatened her with a knife, forced her to go with him to his room in ... The post Angolan teenager arrested for alleged abduction and rape of schoolgirl in Omusati appeared first on Informanté .
Nekundi assesses Tsandi-Epalela road upgrade, warns contractors on delays and poor workmanship
Staff Reporter MINISTER of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has expressed satisfaction with progress on the upgrading of District Road 3616 in the Omusati Region from gravel to bitumen standard, while warning contractors involved in road projects to meet deadlines, maintain quality standards and comply with labour regulations. Nekundi visited the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela Road Project on ... The post Nekundi assesses Tsandi-Epalela road upgrade, warns contractors on delays and poor workmanship appe
Equipment shortage slows rice farming
Rice farmers say a lack of machinery, irrigation equipment, fencing and market access is slowing the growth of rice production in Namibia. They say these challenges are limiting production and making it harder to expand their businesses. Omusati farmer Johannes Muzanima says access to equipment and reliable markets would allow more farmers to produce rice […] The post Equipment shortage slows rice farming appeared first on The Namibian .
Rice galore at Unam Ogongo … annual harvest starts
OGONGO – The University of Namibia (Unam) Ogongo Campus began its annual rice harvest and expects to produce about 23 tonnes from 7.5 hectares of land. Located in the Omusati region, the campus offers various agricultural programmes that benefit students from across the country. Community members, traditional leaders, students and lecturers gathered at the campus... The post Rice galore at Unam Ogongo … annual harvest starts appeared first on New Era .
DAPP market day unites Omusati farmers
Elizabeth Likoro DAPP Namibia hosted a vibrant market day in Onambelela showcasing the achievements of the Capricorn Foundation Community-Based Horticulture Production in the Omusati region. Aune Enkono, a DAPP beneficiary, expressed her gratitude towards the progress in food security, nutrition, and climate-smart agriculture that has changed their livelihoods. “Through the DAPP Farmers’ Club, with support... The post DAPP market day unites Omusati farmers appeared first on New Era .
Angolan woman allegedly gang-raped in Omusati
Staff Reporter A 32-YEAR-OLD woman, who is originally from Huambo in the central highlands of Angola, was allegedly gang-raped in Oshitukathitu village, Outapi Constituency, in the Omusati Region. The police said that the incident occurred at around 21:00 on Friday. It is alleged that three suspects approached the victim, who was sleeping behind the shebeen, ... The post Angolan woman allegedly gang-raped in Omusati appeared first on Informanté .
Police officer arrested after allegedly hitting pedestrian at Outapi
Staff Reporter A 44-YEAR-OLD police officer attached to the VIP Unit in Outapi has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and hitting a pedestrian. The incident occurred on Sunday evening on the Outapi-Tsandi main road, next to Outapi District Hospital. The 66-year-old female victim, a resident of Ohauhwe village, sustained minor facial injuries. According to ... The post Police officer arrested after allegedly hitting pedestrian at Outapi appeared first on Informanté .
Police officer arrested for hitting pedestrian with vehicle
A 44-year-old police officer attached to the Very Important Persons Protection (VIPP) Division at Outapi has been arrested after allegedly hitting a pedestrian while driving along the Outapi-Tsandi main road on Sunday evening. Omusati police regional commander commissioner Ismael Basson said the incident occurred at about 18h10 at Outapi. “The suspect was driving a pickup […] The post Police officer arrested for hitting pedestrian with vehicle appeared first on The Namibian .
Telecom accused of billing pensioner for non-existent Wi-Fi
An Outapi pensioner claims she has paid Telecom Namibia N$350 a month for seven months for a Wi-Fi service that has not been activated after the company allegedly failed to disclos...
A male teenager allegedly rapes a minor boy in Omusati
Staff Reporter YET another minor was raped in the Omusati Region, proving once again the serious danger minors face when left alone, whether inside or outside parental supervision. The latest incident occurred in Omaambo village, Tsandi Constituency, on Sunday afternoon when an 18-year-old suspect allegedly found the 5-year-old boy watching birds at a water pan. ... The post A male teenager allegedly rapes a minor boy in Omusati appeared first on Informanté .
NCCI’s Cecilia Kamati calls for protection of entrepreneurs
Staff Reporter ENTREPRENEURS are the economic soldiers of our nation. They create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and support countless families, said Cecilia Kamati, Chairperson of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Oshikuku Branch and Deputy Mayor of Oshikuku Town in the Omusati Region. Kamati issued a press release Thursday lamenting that many business owners ... The post NCCI’s Cecilia Kamati calls for protection of entrepreneurs appeared first on Informanté .
OMUSATI: Minor girl raped by a neighbour who is now on the run
Staff Reporter A KNOWN suspect is still on the run after he allegedly raped an 11-year-old girl in the Omuthitugwonyama village of Okalongo constituency, Omusati Region. The incident occurred Friday morning. It is alleged that the suspect is the victim’s neighbour. He allegedly found her in the house, grabbed her and dragged her behind a ... The post OMUSATI: Minor girl raped by a neighbour who is now on the run appeared first on Informanté .
Yayee… omahepekathano nomadhipago mOmusati
Omahepeko momagumbo osho wo omadhipago oga konekwa taga indjipala, nohaga holoka unene moshitopolwa shaMusati. Ngoloneya gwoshitopolwa shaMusati Immanuel Shikongo okwa ti okwa dhidhilikwa iipotha 465 yomahepeko okuza omumvo gwazi ko, mbyoka yili 204 yomuyo ya ningilwa aanona aashona. Shikongo okwa ti, omahepeko taga holoka momagumbo ongaashi omadhipago, omakwato koonkondo omahepeko gokudhengwa omakwatombyambyona osho wo omahokanitho... The post Yayee… omahepekathano nomadhipago mOmusati appeare
Omusati records 4% rise in crime, with over 400 GBV and more than 200 child abuse cases reported
Staff Reporter THE Governor of the Omusati Region, Immanuel Shikongo, has revealed that the region recorded a 4% increase in crime, with reported cases rising from 3,525 during the 2024/2025 financial year to 3,670 during the 2025/2026 financial year. Shikongo expressed concern over the rising crime rate, emphasising that the increase in criminal activity has ... The post Omusati records 4% rise in crime, with over 400 GBV and more than 200 child abuse cases reported appeared first on Informanté
Omusati records 465 GBV cases in one year
The Omusati region recorded 465 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) during the 2025/26 financial year. The statistics were revealed by Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo during his state of the region address at Outapi on Friday. “Despite government efforts, domestic and gender-based violence remains a social ill in our society, with 465 cases recorded during the […] The post Omusati records 465 GBV cases in one year appeared first on The Namibian .
Omusati official arrested for culpable homicide
A chief inspector of education at the Omusati region’s directorate of education has been arrested on a charge of culpable homicide. Omusati police commander commissioner Ismael Basson confirmed the incident on Monday. Basson said the official, who is yet to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court, allegedly ran over a pedestrian on Saturday night along […] The post Omusati official arrested for culpable homicide appeared first on The Namibian .
Omusati invests N$120 in agriculture and fisheries
Patience Makwele Omusati has positioned itself as one of Namibia’s leading agricultural regions, with more than N$120 million invested in irrigation, livestock infrastructure, farmer support and fisheries as the government seeks to boost food production, create jobs and stimulate the regional economy. Delivering his second State of the Region Address (SORA) on Friday, Omusati Governor […]
Two minors commit suicide over the past weekend in Oshoogolo village
Staff Reporter TWO minors have been reported to have taken their own lives over the past weekend, including a nine-year-old boy who was discovered hanging at his home. According to the weekend crime bulletin, an incident of suicide was reported on Friday, 19 June 2026, at around 18:00 in Oshoogolo village, Etayi Constituency, Omusati Region. ... The post Two minors commit suicide over the past weekend in Oshoogolo village appeared first on Informanté .
Omusati police still hunting suspect in Okapya rape case
Staff Reporter THE Namibian police in the Omusati Region have not yet apprehended the suspect who allegedly raped a 19-year-old girl in Okapya village, Oshikuku Constituency, on the evening of 11 June. According to police, the suspect grabbed the victim, pulled her behind an anthill and raped her. Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said ... The post Omusati police still hunting suspect in Okapya rape case appeared first on Informanté .
Two children take own lives in Etayi constituency
The police in the Omusati region are investigating two separate deaths of minors in the Etayi constituency who allegedly took their own lives on Friday. In the first incident, the body of a boy (9) was found at Oshoogolo village at around 18h00. This was announced in the weekend crime report by national police spokesperson […] The post Two children take own lives in Etayi constituency appeared first on The Namibian .
Minister Iipumbu dismisses Namibia e-ID ‘microchip tracking’ allegations
Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has dismissed public concerns and protests alleging that Namibia’s planned electronic identity documents will be used to microchip and track citizens. This follows some residents of the Omusati region recently protesting the new electronic IDs (e-ID), saying they are part of the government’s agenda to microchip citizens to track their […] The post Minister Iipumbu dismisses Namibia e-ID ‘microchip tracking’ allegations appeared first on The Namibian .
Okahao shop manager robbed of N$1m+ in cash and goods; vehicle recovered near the border
Staff Reporter THE manager of Rani Mini Market in Okahao, in the Omusati Region, was robbed of property worth more than N$1 million on Tuesday evening, including a Toyota Fortuner that police have since recovered. According to Omusati Regional Police Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson, the robbery occurred in Okahao’s New Extension at around 20:10. Suspects ... The post Okahao shop manager robbed of N$1m+ in cash and goods; vehicle recovered near the border appeared first on Informanté .
Iishanaputa learners forced to defecate in bushes
IISHANAPUTA – When nature calls, learners at Iishanaputa Combined School in the Outapi Circuit resort to nearby bushes to respond. This is all while they grapple with poor sanitation, overcrowded classrooms and a shortage of basic learning resources. Meanwhile, teachers have been spending their meagre earnings tokeep the government school running, New Era has learnt.... The post Iishanaputa learners forced to defecate in bushes appeared first on New Era .
Omusati man has allegedly raped his teen daughter
Staff Reporter A CASE of rape and assault by threat was opened belatedly at the Outapi police station after a 71-year-old male suspect allegedly raped his own biological daughter two months ago. The crime is alleged to have occurred in Oikokola village on the 9th of April 2026. It is alleged that the suspect, who ... The post Omusati man has allegedly raped his teen daughter appeared first on Informanté .
Omusati police chief urges professionalism as 86 new constables report for duty
Staff Reporter MEMBERS of the Namibian Police Force are expected to conduct themselves professionally, both on and off duty, said Omusati Regional Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson. Addressing 86 newly trained police constables deployed to the region following their graduation last month, Basson reminded them that while police officers may detain suspects in the course of ... The post Omusati police chief urges professionalism as 86 new constables report for duty appeared first on Informanté
Teenager allegedly rapes younger sister in Omusati
Staff Reporter THE Namibian police in the Omusati Region have not yet arrested an 18-year-old male suspect who allegedly raped his 10-year-old biological sister last week. The incident occurred in the Tobias Hainyeko informal settlement of Outapi on Wednesday afternoon and was reported to the police by a 47-year-old female relative of both the victim ... The post Teenager allegedly rapes younger sister in Omusati appeared first on Informanté .
Brother rapes 10-year-old sister at Outapi
A man (18) allegedly raped his biological sister (10) at Tobias Hainyeko at Outapi on Wednesday afternoon. This was confirmed by Omusati police regional commander Ismael Basson. Basson says the incident happened while sleeping in a room with others. He says the suspect has not been arrested and police investigations continue. The post Brother rapes 10-year-old sister at Outapi appeared first on The Namibian .
Two of six Onandjaba escapees still at large
Staff Reporter NIKODEMUS Junias and Festus Paulus, two of the six inmates who escaped from police holding cells at Onandjaba in the Omusati Region last month, are still at large, and police do not exclude the possibility of them having crossed into Angola. Two of the four escapees who have been rearrested were apprehended by ... The post Two of six Onandjaba escapees still at large appeared first on Informanté .
Etunda expansion key to food security, jobs
ETUNDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed plans to expand production at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme. She said increased output will strengthen food security and create more employment opportunities. The President returned to the Etunda Green Scheme in the Omusati region on Friday as part of her continued focus on agriculture and food security. The... The post Etunda expansion key to food security, jobs appeared first on New Era .
Unsupervised swimming claims another child’s life in Omusati
Staff Reporter A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy drowned on Friday while swimming with other children in a pond at Iihenguti village in the Omusati Region. The deceased has been identified as Ndamanguluka Shaanika. According to Omusati Regional Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson, Shaanika was swimming with children aged between 8 and 10 when he drowned. “When the deceased ... The post Unsupervised swimming claims another child’s life in Omusati appeared first on Informanté .
Boy (10) drowns in Omusati pond
A 10-year-old boy allegedly drowned in a pond at Iihanguti village in the Omusati region on Friday afternoon. Regional police commander commissioner Ismael Basson says the incident occurred at around 15h30 while the boy was swimming with two other children aged eight and 10. “When the deceased drowned, the other children ran to inform elders, […] The post Boy (10) drowns in Omusati pond appeared first on The Namibian .
OMUSATI: Man arrested for allegedly raping his wife
Staff Reporter THE Police in the Omusati Region have arrested a man from Onimedhiya village for allegedly raping and beating his wife on Thursday evening. The suspect faces charges of rape, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and assault by threat. It is alleged that the 42-year-old victim was raped by her husband, ... The post OMUSATI: Man arrested for allegedly raping his wife appeared first on Informanté .
President tours Omusati agricultural projects
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed government’s commitment to agriculture and food security following a visit to the Etunda Green Scheme in the Omusati Region, where she assessed progress on farming operations, value-addition projects, and future expansion plans. The visit formed part of the President’s ongoing regional agricultural tour, which began at the Odonti ... The post President tours Omusati agricultural projects appeared first on Informanté .
Vice President assesses challenges at Nakayale Rehabilitation Centre, reaffirms government support for persons with disabilities
Staff Reporter The Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, recently visited the Nakayale Rehabilitation Centre to assess the Omusati 1995 Project, formerly known as the Omusati Tailoring and Carpentry Project, and to identify the challenges facing the centre. “Earlier this year, the team from my office, through the division Disability Affairs, came to assess the situation of ... The post Vice President assesses challenges at Nakayale Rehabilitation Centre, reaffirms government support for persons with di
Police recover stolen firearms after Omusati jail break
Police in the Omusati Region have recovered three of the firearms stolen during the dramatic escape of trial-awaiting inmates from the Onandjamba police holding cells earlier this week. The escape, which occurred on Sunday evening, triggered a massive manhunt across northern Namibia and towards the Angola border after five inmates allegedly overpowered police officers and... The post Police recover stolen firearms after Omusati jail break appeared first on New Era .
Three stolen firearms recovered as hunt continues for two Onandjaba escapees
Staff Reporter FOUR of the six inmates who escaped from police holding cells at Onandjaba in the Omusati Region have been rearrested and three of the five stolen firearms recovered. Regional Police Commander Ismael Basson said that Angolan citizen Eliaser Immanuel was the first to be rearrested on Monday and was found without a firearm. ... The post Three stolen firearms recovered as hunt continues for two Onandjaba escapees appeared first on Informanté .
Four escapees rearrested after Omusati jail break
The Namibian Police have rearrested four of the six trial-awaiting inmates who escaped from the Onandjaba police holding cells in the Omusati region on Sunday, while two others remain on the run. This was confirmed by regional commander commissioner Ismael Basson on Wednesday. He said two more escapees were rearrested on Wednesday, bringing the total […] The post Four escapees rearrested after Omusati jail break appeared first on The Namibian .
Non-swimming Omusati teenager saves twins from watery grave
“I cannot swim, but I dived in. I decided if they were dying, we would die together. I just wanted to save them.” These are the words of Cornelius Shimwaafeni (16), the young hero who saved twin babies from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region on Sunday. Shimwaafeni was herding […] The post Non-swimming Omusati teenager saves twins from watery grave appeared first on The Namibian .
Gender ministry arranges family care for rescued Omusati babies
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is facilitating a formal kinship care arrangement for the twin babies who survived an attempted drowning incident at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region last Sunday. In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry says a family member has stepped forward to assume full responsibility for the […] The post Gender ministry arranges family care for rescued Omusati babies appeared first on The Namibian .
Marula fruit a symbol of national unity, says president
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia to use celebrations of cultural identity to unite the country rather than allowing them to create division. Speaking on Saturday at the annual Omagongo Cultural Festival, which is celebrated at Onamega in the Omusati region this year, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the festival demonstrates that Namibia’s cultural diversity is a […] The post Marula fruit a symbol of national unity, says president appeared first on The Namibian .