Also known as: Uukwaludhi Omusati Region
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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. …
Man arrested for the alleged rape of a 5-year-old nephewThe Namibian
… This allocation, sanctioned by Omukwaniilwa (King) Johannes Mupiya, includes 9.9 hectares at Olupelengwa and 50.5 hectares at Onamatanga in the Omusati region. …
Ongandjera authority allocates 60ha to fighting hungerWindhoek Observer
… Shimwaafeni who is from Omutundungu village in the Omusati region, was conferred with hero status by Nandi-Ndaitwah during the 60th Heroes’ Day commemoration at Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek on Wednesday. …
YOUNG OBSERVER | Youth back Shimwaafeni’s hero status amid recognition debateNew Era
… He risked his life to rescue nine-month-old twins from a pond in the Omusati region, using his bravery to remind Namibians that heroism is no longer only about the sacrifices made during the liberation struggle. …
A National HeroThe Namibian
… Nandi-Ndaitwah said this shortly before conferring hero status on Cornelius Shimuaafeni (16) from Omutundungu village in the Omusati region, who saved twins from a pond earlier this year. …
Heroes are more than medals, says Nandi-NdaitwahWindhoek Observer
… Nandi-Ndaitwah illustrated the point with the story of 16-year-old Cornelius Tulotokela Shimwaafeni of Omutundungu village in the Omusati region, whom she conferred with national hero status during the commemoration. …
‘Our struggle is for economic emancipation’ – NNNInformanté
Staff Reporter A THREE-DAY official visit by a delegation from Plateau State, Nigeria, to the Omusati Region, starting Thursday, will focus on agriculture, education, tourism and culture. …
Nigerian delegation to tour Omusati projects ahead of Olufuko Festival openingInformanté
… A key moment of the commemoration was the conferment of National Hero status on 16-year-old Kornelius Tulotokela Shimuafeni of Omutundungu village in the Omusati Region. …
Namibia commemorates 60th Heroes’ Day at Heroes’ AcreInformanté
… fficially conferred National Hero status on Kornelius Shimuafeni, the 16-year-old boy who saved nine-month-old twins from drowning. “It is my distinct honour to confer hero status on Kornelius Tulotokela Shimuafeni was, a 16-year-old from Omutundungu village in the Omusati Region …
16-year-old honoured as National Hero for saving twinsWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially conferred hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Tulotokela Shimwaafeni of Omutundungu village in the Omusati Region after he risked his life to rescue nine-month-old twins who had been thrown into a water pond in May …
Nandi-Ndaitwah honours teen who saved twinsAn elderly man was attacked by a swarm of bees at Onaanda Village, Elim Constituency, Omusati Region, on Friday evening and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Oshikuku Catholic Hospital.
17 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An elderly man was attacked by a swarm of bees at Onaanda Village, Elim Constituency, Omusati Region, on Friday evening and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Oshikuku Catholic Hospital.
17 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
About 72 Namibians repatriated from South Africa in August and September have not received promised government support for reintegration, facing unemployment, documentation problems, and financial hardship after being dropped at family homes with no further assistance.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Three villages in Omusati Region have struggled with a persistent water crisis since 2020, with problems intensifying during the dry season.
9 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 44-year-old man died instantly after being stabbed and beaten on Wednesday evening in Oshilulu village, Omusati Region. His 46-year-old biological older brother, with whom he shared a homestead, has been arrested and faces charges of murder and domestic violence.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
A 15-year-old from Onheleiwa village in Omusati was arrested and remanded in custody after being accused of attacking and killing 60-year-old Frieda Nakakalepo Hamufungu during a robbery at her home. The Outapi Magistrate's Court postponed his case to 29 October.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
A 44-year-old man was killed at his home in Oshilulu village, Okahao constituency, on Wednesday evening by his 46-year-old brother, who allegedly stabbed him with a sharp object and struck him with a vehicle shock absorber and sticks. The suspect has been arrested and police investigations continue.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The High Court granted a preservation order over two vehicles and N$810 linked to the killing of two white rhinoceroses at an Omaheke region farm. Five suspects have been linked to the alleged killings, with prosecutors alleging one vehicle was used for reconnaissance visits to farms and the other to transport poachers.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 Omusati Region. Police allege the suspect entered the victim's house, assaulted her on the back of the head with an unknown object, causing fatal injuries, and stole her cell phone and SIM card; the stolen property has since been recovered.
7 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A one-year-old baby was killed on Friday morning when run over by a white Toyota pickup at Ombugu Village in the Omusati region, police said. The driver, from the same household, is being investigated for reckless or negligent driving and culpable homicide.
4 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oral health teams across Omusati Region are conducting outreach activities at five sites during National Oral Health Awareness Week (14–18 September), with education, screenings, and brushing demonstrations. The Chief Dentist noted that tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer remain prevalent, driven by inadequate brushing, high sugar intake, tobacco and alcohol use, and limited access to check-ups.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
A lone elephant bull roamed Okeeholongo village in Okahao Constituency, Omusati Region during the night from Thursday to Friday, breaking into homesteads in search of water, damaging containers and eating pumpkins. Nature conservation officials arrived Friday morning and launched an operation to trace the elephant and drive it back to its habitat.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi committed to securing financial support for two volunteer educators and sponsorship for a proper learning structure at an ECD centre serving 102 children in Otjimanangombe Village, Omusati Region, during a site visit on Wednesday. The centre, established in June 2025, serves mainly children from the Ovatwe and Ovatjimba communities and currently operates with only two volunteer educators who lack adequate remuneration.
25 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Cricket Namibia hosted regional governors at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 18 September to share insights on sports facility development, construction costs, maintenance, and revenue generation models. The governors are tasked with commencing construction of 28 multi-purpose sports facilities across Namibia.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the National Prayer Day Against Gender-Based Violence and Gruesome Killings in Khomas Region, emphasizing that as a nation Namibia is being haunted by different evils and seeking divine intervention for behavioural change. She noted that a similar prayer day was held 12 years earlier in 2014 under then-President Pohamba, and questioned what more must be done to address the ongoing harmful impact of violence against women and children.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
At the opening of the 2026 Etayi annual regional cultural festival, regional councilor Hans Haikali urged residents to turn cultural heritage into economic opportunity through creating jobs and generating income from cultural products and services. He also encouraged communities to use Namibia's cultural diversity as a strength for national unity rather than division.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Teachers in Namibia's Omusati Region are working in temporary shacks used as classrooms, which the article argues should not be accepted as permanent despite the country's 36 years of independence.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Outapi Town Council wrapped up the third edition of its Mayoral Cup Tournament on 4–6 September, featuring 23 Youth Soccer teams, eight Legends Soccer teams, and nine Netball teams, with total prizes of N$119,000 distributed among winners across the three disciplines.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police in Omusati Region registered two separate incidents of people taking their own lives on Wednesday: a 46-year-old woman was found hanging in her home in Oshilulu village, Okahao Constituency, and a 74-year-old man was discovered hanging in his sleeping room in Omuthitugonyama village, Okalongo Constituency.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo has urged stakeholders to critically assess Namibia's progress in implementing governance recommendations under the African Peer Review Mechanism, rather than simply celebrating achievements. The assessment focuses on recommendations addressing youth unemployment, housing, land delivery, rural electrification and decentralisation from a Country Review Report launched in March 2024.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 26-year-old Angolan national has been arrested in Omusati Region after allegedly giving birth, concealing the birth, and dumping the baby in a pit latrine in Iihanguti village. The body was retrieved after housemates became suspicious about her disappearance of pregnancy, and the suspect was admitted to Oshikuku Hospital under police guard.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
A 34-year-old male suspect has been arrested in Omusati Region on allegations of raping his five-year-old nephew in Ohambalanganga village, Outapi Constituency. According to police regional commander Ismael Basson, the crime allegedly occurred when the suspect was alone with the child in his house.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ongandjera Traditional Authority has transferred over 60 hectares of fertile land to the government to enhance agricultural production and national food security, with allocations of 9.9 hectares at Olupelengwa and 50.5 hectares at Onamatanga in the Omusati region. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the government-traditional authority partnership as a model for transforming available land into productive farming areas and contributing to food security.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Young Namibians have backed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision to confer national hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Tulotokela Shimwaafeni for rescuing nine-month-old twins from a water pond on 17 May 2026. While some have questioned whether the recognition was influenced by tribal considerations or whether other brave Namibians were overlooked, youth argue his courage and willingness to act should be celebrated rather than consumed by controversy.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah awarded Kornelius Tulotokela Shimuafeni, a 16-year-old Grade 7 learner, the Most Distinguished Order of Namibia, Third Class, and N$200,000 after he risked his life to rescue nine-month-old twins from a pond in the Omusati region despite not knowing how to swim.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the 60th Heroes Day commemoration that heroism encompasses ordinary Namibians who serve their families, communities and country—not only those who receive medals or public recognition. She conferred hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Shimuaafeni from Omusati region, who saved nine-month-old twins from a water pond.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At Heroes' Day commemoration, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah challenged Namibians to move beyond celebrating liberation and confront modern challenges of poverty, unemployment, inequality and corruption, saying the current generation's struggle is for economic emancipation through natural resource beneficiation and youth empowerment.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A delegation from Plateau State, Nigeria, led by Executive Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, will visit Omusati Region for three days starting Thursday, touring sites including the Etunda Irrigation Scheme, Ogongo Agricultural College, Olushandja Dam, Ruacana Waterfalls and the Baobab Tree Heritage Site ahead of the Olufuko Cultural Festival opening on Friday.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah honoured the country's liberation heroes at Heroes' Acre, calling on the current generation to address poverty, unemployment, inequality and corruption. The commemoration marked six decades since the armed phase of Namibia's liberation struggle began on 26 August 1966, and included the reburial of six national liberation heroes and the establishment of two symbolic graves.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially conferred National Hero status on Kornelius Tulotokela Shimuafeni, a 16-year-old from Omutundungu village in the Omusati Region, who saved nine-month-old twins from drowning in a water pond on 17 May 2026. The President made the announcement during the 60th Heroes' Day commemorations at Heroes' Acre.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Tulotokela Shimwaafeni of Omusati Region during the 60th Heroes Day commemoration for risking his life to rescue nine-month-old twins who had been thrown into a water pond in May.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →