Also known as: Omusati education office · Omusati regional
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New Era
… The event is expected to showcase some of the country’s emerging boxing talent, with fighters from the Erongo, Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati and Khomas regions set to take part. …
Nangolo, Lameck headline ‘Local is Lekker’ boxing bonanzaThe Namibian
… Omusati police regional commander commissioner Ismael Basson said the incident occurred at about 18h10 at Outapi. …
Police officer arrested for hitting pedestrian with vehicleNew Era
… The NSA reported that this trend was observed across most areas, although some regions, including Omusati, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Kavango East, recorded lower levels of birth certificate coverage. …
Over 80% marginalised have birth certificates …but gaps remain in education, IDs, livelihoodThe Namibian
… Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities in the Kavango East and West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi regions were identified as recipients. …
San families cry foul over food aid cutsWindhoek Observer
… Kavango West recorded the highest proportion of children without birth certificates at 60.7%, followed by Omusati at 50.6% and Ohangwena at 49%. …
Census highlights gaps facing marginalized communitiesInformanté
Staff Reporter THREE Namibian men died in separate road accidents reported in the Otjozondjupa, Omusati and //Kharas regions over the weekend, with police investigations continuing into the crashes. …
Three people die in separate road accidentsNew Era
… Although cable theft occurs across its network, the worst-affected areas are Oshana, Omusati, Kavango East and Kavango West. …
Nored bleeds millions in cable theftNew Era
… The deputy minister continued her northern regional tour with a visit to Outapi District Hospital in the Omusati region, where she inspected healthcare services and infrastructure. …
Health ends months-long condom starvationInformanté
Staff Reporter AN 18-year-old man is in custody of the Omusati police after he allegedly raped a five-year-old boy from the Omaambo village in the Tsandi constituency. …
Alleged rapist of a five-year-old boy in custodyNew Era
… The upgraded auction kraal in Okongo, in the Ohangwena region, has become a lifeline for farmers from Ohangwena, Kavango West, Oshana, Omusati and Oshikoto regions. …
Farmers make N$9m from Ndevahoma AuctionPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the family of veteran broadcaster and videographer Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died on August 29 after battling cancer, and called on young journalists to continue his legacy of accurate, fearless storytelling and visual documentation of Namibian events.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the family of veteran broadcaster and videographer Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died on August 29 after battling cancer, and called on young journalists to continue his legacy of accurate, fearless storytelling and visual documentation of Namibian events.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Communities in Omusati region are improving land-use management through a UN-backed drylands sustainability project to address resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and rising agricultural demand. A meeting in Okahao brought together 27 people from three constituencies to develop local land-use plans and discuss restoring degraded land.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Omusati farmers reported the death of more than 300 pigs in Onandjamba in the Okalongo constituency last month, attributed to an unknown disease outbreak.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Independent Patriots for Change has condemned the murder of a five-year-old child in Oshifo village, Ruacana constituency, allegedly by the child's father, calling for swift justice and stronger protections against domestic violence and child abuse in Namibia.
29 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on Regional Governors to use newly available resources to address practical community needs and produce visible improvements to people's lives, emphasizing that governors serve as a critical link between central government and communities and must have sufficient human and financial resources to respond to local challenges.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo honoured Cornelius Shimwaafeni (16) at the 15th Olufuko Annual Festival for saving twins from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in May. Shimwaafeni was conferred a hero by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Heroes Day and received a medal and N$200,000 from the government.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has handed over N$25 million to regional governors to support productive initiatives across all 14 regions, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare emphasising that the funds must deliver tangible economic benefits including job creation and infrastructure improvements.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Criminal cases in Oshikoto increased by 404 to 1,541 during the 2025/26 financial year, driven by sharp rises in assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (from 567 to 945 cases), rape (132 to 187), and drug-related offences (87 to 159), though stock theft declined.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Prime Minister announced N$40 million in government funding to purchase grains directly from local millers through the Agricultural Marketing and Trading Agency, addressing post-harvest losses and market access challenges faced by Namibian grain farmers.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
Cornelius Shimwaafeni (16) was conferred hero status by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Heroes Day commemoration on Wednesday for saving twin babies from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village earlier this year. Despite not knowing how to swim, Shimwaafeni rushed to rescue the babies after their mother allegedly threw them into the water, and received a medal and N$200 000.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Electricity Control Board has warned it will revoke electricity distribution licences from underperforming municipalities and regional councils and transfer networks to operators with proven capacity, following an audit that found widespread non-compliance across Namibia's power infrastructure. The audit of nine distribution licensees found most networks rated poor due to inadequate safety code implementation and substandard maintenance, with ||Kharas, Hardap, and Omaheke regions carrying the highest compliance risk.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An Electricity Control Board audit of Namibia's electricity distribution infrastructure found that most regions have poor infrastructure, with //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke facing high risk of continued non-compliance. Only Khomas and Otjozondjupa regions were classified as satisfactory.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is participating in Expo Huila 2026 in Lubango, Angola, to identify investment, trade, and agricultural partnerships and learn from Angola's approach to local production. Governors from Namibia's five northern regions are meeting with Angolan counterparts at a scheduled business forum to identify specific trade and business opportunities.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu led a delegation including five regional governors to the month-long Huila Expo in Lubango, Angola's oldest multi-sector trade fair in the south, which coincides with the annual Festivities of "Our Lady of the Mountain".
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses criticised senior education officials, regional leaders, and the Erongo Regional Council chairperson for skipping the opening of the Erongo Arts and Culture Regional Festival 2026 in Karibib, and said she has expressed her disappointment to education minister Sanet Steenkamp, demanding an explanation for their no-shows.
20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Palms for Life Fund, partnering with the President's office division of marginalized communities, has launched the Healthy Communities Programme, which invites community-based youth groups to submit proposals for projects combining environmental improvement with activities promoting healthy lifestyles and sobriety. The initiative will support 10 community projects and use community service to encourage young people to engage in improving their surroundings while creating alternatives to harmful alcohol use.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Cuba on water harvesting and distribution, with technical expertise to develop canals, tunnels and other infrastructure to move floodwater from regions prone to flooding to water-scarce areas across nine regions.
16 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate in July was 4.4%, with core inflation at 3.7%. Transport costs saw a notable increase, recording an annual inflation rate of 9.3% in July compared to a deflation of 1.2% in July 2025.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair will run 21–29 August under the theme "A Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economy," while the Olufuko Cultural Festival takes place 24 August to 1 September in Outapi under "Our Culture, Our Pride, Our Heritage." The two flagship Northern events will run almost concurrently this year, with Olufuko dates moved up to align with the school calendar.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
Two men aged 20 and 37 from Oshazipeni village were arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Okagongo kaNaholongo village on Thursday. A separate incident involved a 35-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old minor in Ogongo constituency; that suspect has not yet been arrested pending investigation.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Six liberation heroes' remains will be exhumed and reburied at the Heroes' Acre on 24 August, officially opening Namibia's 2026 Heroes' Day commemorations under the theme "Built on Bravery, Bound for a Prosperous Future." Two other liberation icons will receive symbolic memorials during the ceremony.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare has raised concerns over severe strain on Omusati's healthcare system following an oversight visit to the region, citing staff shortages, ageing infrastructure, broken equipment, poor roads, and shortages of medicines. Senior Medical Officer Dr Samuel Awe told the committee that the Oshikuku Health District faces increasing pressure due to rising demand, and highlighted non-functional X-ray machines, ageing sonar equipment, and serious shortages of ambulances as barriers to emergency response and diagnostic services.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Oshikuku on Sunday after allegedly stabbing his 5-year-old son to death at Oshifo village in Ruacana on the previous Wednesday. The boy died from injuries sustained at home, and the suspect's motive remains unknown, according to police.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The deputy sheriff in Omusati region has been instructed to enforce writs of execution against businessman Onesmus Amadhila to recover N$471,535.69 in taxed legal costs.
3 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Police in Omusati region are searching for a 24-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his son to death at Oshifo village in the Ruacana constituency on Wednesday afternoon. The motive for the killing is still unknown and the suspect remains at large.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Farm Nangenda in Omusati region expects to harvest about 20 tonnes of maize by end of August and has already packaged nine tonnes of butternuts and eight tonnes of pumpkins. The farm owner is organising horticulture training from 31 July to 1 August, with 20 registered participants from across the country.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Omusati region report prolonged processing times for national identity documents from the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, with some waiting years without receiving feedback on applications and losing access to essential services and employment opportunities.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Government spending on child grants exceeded N$1 billion as the number of children receiving State grants increased to 377 164 in 2023, up from 164 434 in 2014, according to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's 2014–2023 Child Care and Protection Statistics Report. The vulnerable grant saw the largest growth, rising from 8 238 to 254 771 beneficiaries over the period, though maintenance grants and foster care grants declined.
27 July 2026 · New Era →
Engela District Hospital has experienced a three-month condom shortage affecting sexual and reproductive health services in the Ohangwena region, while also facing challenges with hypertension medications and lacks dedicated adolescent and men's health corners.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Rice farmers in Namibia cite shortages of machinery, irrigation equipment, fencing, and market access as barriers to scaling production. Manual planting, harvesting, and threshing operations, plus livestock damage to unfenced gardens, remain key challenges.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →