Also known as: Commissioner Ismael Basson · Omusati police regional commander · Omusati commander commissioner Basson · Omusati police commander · Police regional commander Ismael Basson · Commissioner Basson
A baby was found safe after being taken on 21 April near Okahao District Hospital; a suspect has been arrested. The mother, an Angolan national, had asked the suspect (also Angolan) to hold the child while she searched for a missing shoe, after which both disappeared until police traced them.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
A baby was found safe after being taken on 21 April near Okahao District Hospital; a suspect has been arrested. The mother, an Angolan national, had asked the suspect (also Angolan) to hold the child while she searched for a missing shoe, after which both disappeared until police traced them.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
A 28-year-old man died when his donkey cart hit a tree stump and overturned in Otamanzi village on Sunday morning. His passenger sustained slight injuries, according to Omusati police.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Pedestrian fatalities in Namibia increased to 47 in the first three months of 2026 from 41 in the same period last year, according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, even as overall pedestrian-related crashes and injuries declined. Police and transport operators cite intoxication, inattention, and poor road conditions as contributing factors, with authorities calling for targeted safety measures in high-risk regions.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A cattle herder in Onkaankaa village discovered human remains, including a skull and bones, in a livestock grazing area last week. Omusati regional police have launched an investigation and say forensic testing is underway to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death, with authorities appealing to the public for information on missing persons in the area.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The 15th Ruacana annual Easter tournament attracted thousands of visitors and 99 teams over the weekend, drawing crowds and vendors to the small border town. Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu said the event demonstrates how sport can unite communities and stimulate local economic growth through spending on accommodation, transport, and services, though some vendors reported police breathalyser operations near the venue discouraged customers.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
A double cab bakkie struck a donkey cart from behind on the Tsandi–Ongulumbashe road on Saturday evening, injuring four people and killing three donkeys. The driver was allegedly unlicensed, according to the Omusati police regional commander.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Cattle herders in Onkaanka village, Otamanzi constituency, found suspected human remains including head and back bones and navy blue jeans on Thursday. The deceased's identity, date of death, and cause of death remain unknown; bones have been sent for investigation.
4 April 2026 · Informanté →
An Iveco bus struck an elephant on the Omakange–Iitananga main road early Thursday morning; the bus occupants were unharmed but the vehicle was damaged, and the elephant's condition remained unclear as it disappeared into the wilderness.
3 April 2026 · Informanté →
A bus hit an elephant on the Omakange-Iitananga road between Omusati and Kunene regions on Thursday morning around 06h00. No passengers were injured, though the bus sustained visible damage and the extent of the elephant's injuries is unknown.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah's "no business as usual" approach is being felt as Namibians prepare for the 36th Independence anniversary, with celebrations now decentralized to all 14 regions for the first time. Police are conducting operations in regions including Oshana and Omusati to prevent crime and crack down on dangerous driving through roadblocks and licensing checks.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →