Also known as: Governor Shikongo · Omusati Regional Governor Immanuel Shikongo
Immanuel Shikongo — Governor of Omusati Region, reporting on health, crime, agriculture and regional development issues.
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The Namibian
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo released statistics showing twelve malaria deaths in Omusati region in 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.”
12 die from malaria in Omusati this yearInformanté
Immanuel Shikongo described the donation as more than a donation and an investment in the future of children
“SCHOOL uniforms worth N$40,000 and tinned fish worth N$10,000, donated to the IK Tjimuhiva Combined School at Omakange in the Omusati Region, are "more than a donation", regional governor Immanuel Shikongo said on Wednesday.”
Donation to Omakange school is more than charity, says GovernorNew Era
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo described the campaign as a practical example of how healthcare services should be delivered
“Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo described the campaign as a practical example of how healthcare services should be delivered.”
Omusati medical outreach reaches over 670Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi visited the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela Road Project in Omusati Region to assess progress on the 48-kilometre upgrade from gravel to bitumen standard, expected to be completed in 2028. He expressed satisfaction with progress while warning contractors to meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and comply with labour regulations.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi visited the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela Road Project in Omusati Region to assess progress on the 48-kilometre upgrade from gravel to bitumen standard, expected to be completed in 2028. He expressed satisfaction with progress while warning contractors to meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and comply with labour regulations.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Omusati's Governor reported that crime cases rose from 3,525 to 3,670 between the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years. The region recorded 465 domestic and gender-based violence cases and 204 child physical abuse cases during 2025/2026.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo reported 465 cases of gender-based violence in the 2025/26 financial year, including 204 cases of child physical abuse (82 boys and 122 girls). The governor called for community action to break the culture of silence surrounding abuse and protect children's rights.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo announced that the region has invested more than N$120 million in irrigation, livestock infrastructure, farmer support and fisheries, including the N$78 million Etunda Feedlot project (40% complete, expected commissioned by December 2026) and N$14.5 million in water infrastructure rehabilitation at Etunda Irrigation Scheme.
29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Cornelius Shimwaafeni, 16, a non-swimmer from Omutundungu village in Omusati, rescued twin babies (9 months old) from a pond on Sunday after the twins' mother allegedly threw them in. Shimwaafeni dived in without hesitation and removed both babies; the twins' mother subsequently turned herself in to police, and the Omusati governor visited to show support.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission's Deputy Director-General Erna van der Merwe called public resource mismanagement "a cancer that eats away at the moral fabric of society" while delivering remarks at a consultative workshop in Omusati Region. The workshop aimed to gather stakeholder input for the development of the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–2030.
10 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Omusati Regional Governor has proposed that the Okapalelona crossing point near Olukekete Centre be gazetted and renamed the Etalaleko Border Post to promote trade between Namibia and Angola by reducing distances to existing border posts, citing the area's historical significance as a site of PLAN's North-Western Front battles during the liberation struggle.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
Twelve people died from malaria in Omusati region in the first four months of 2026, with the region recording 7,410 confirmed cases out of 57,180 nationally, according to statistics released by Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo during World Malaria Day commemoration. Countrywide, 61 people have died and 3,067 were hospitalised, with the governor describing the figures as alarming.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Omusati Regional Governor Immanuel Shikongo praised Kuzam Investment CC for donating school uniforms worth N$40,000 and tinned fish worth N$10,000 to IK Tjimuhiva Combined School at Omakange, describing it as an investment rather than charity and calling for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector in education.
22 April 2026 · Informanté →
A three-day medical campaign in Omusati's Outapi area provided free healthcare services including HIV testing, medical consultations, reproductive health counselling, and screenings for blood sugar, haemoglobin and cancer to 678 residents. The initiative, led by Dune Seven Medical Centre in collaboration with local partners, aimed to improve healthcare access in underserved communities and promote early disease detection.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Three public service unions gathered at Omusati Regional Council to reject the government's 5% salary increase for civil servants and the "Vision April 2026" proposal requiring Psemas members to use only public health facilities. The unions argue the healthcare policy threatens worker rights and freedom of choice, and say the government failed to consult them before proposing changes that affect conditions of employment.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund donated eight classrooms valued at over N$2 million to Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School in Okahao. The donation is part of the MTC Rural Schools Project, which has invested N$18 million and constructed 61 classrooms across Namibia's 14 regions.
27 January 2026 · New Era →