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Omusati

Also known as: Omusati education office · Omusati regional

2020-12-182026-10-21
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  1. June 2026

  2. The Namibian

    … According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, the Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati and Ohangwena regions have a combined population of more than 986 590 residents, many of whom depend on Oshakati Intermediate Hospital for specialised and referral healthcare services. …

    Ondangwa hospital plans scaled down

  3. Informanté

    Staff Reporter SEVERAL people have died in separate road accidents across Namibia over the weekend, with crashes reported in the Omusati, //Kharas, Khomas, Hardap and Oshana regions. …

    Multiple lives lost in weekend road crashes

  4. The Namibian

    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. …

    Two children take own lives in Etayi constituency

  5. New Era

    … The school, which serves more than 700 learners in the Omusati region, has become increasingly dependent on teacher contributions, community support and fundraising efforts to address long-standing infrastructure challenges. …

    Iishanaputa learners forced to defecate in bushes

  6. New Era

    … Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Omusati and Zambezi have historically recorded cases involving children engaged in cattle herding, agricultural work and informal economic activities. …

    ‘Poverty, abuse, exploitation’….over 200m child labourers globally

  7. Windhoek Observer

    … The project was first piloted in the Omusati and Oshana regions, just weeks before the festive season last year. …

    Stray animals in Khomas to get reflective gear

  8. The Namibian

    … This was confirmed by Omusati police regional commander Ismael Basson. Basson says the incident happened while sleeping in a room with others. …

    Brother rapes 10-year-old sister at Outapi

  9. Windhoek Observer

    … The project is being implemented in the Kavango, Kunene, and Omusati regions from 1 May to 31 December 2026. …

    Germany funds ‘Pamwe’ project to tackle teenage pregnancy

  10. Informanté

    … The President concluded a series of follow-up visits to Green Schemes in Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omusati regions, where she assessed production levels, infrastructure development and progress since her previous engagements. …

    Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights agriculture’s role in national growth

  11. Informanté

    … Her visit to Ndonga Linena follows a week-long tour of several agricultural projects, including the Etunda Green Scheme in Omusati, Ekoka Brownfield in Ohangwena, Sikondo in Kavango West, and the Uvhungu-Vhungu, Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena Green Schemes in Kavango East. …

    Nandi-Ndaitwah wraps up Green Scheme visits in Kavango East
Society

Low ECC applications suggest widespread illegal sand mining in Namibia

The News

The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.

20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Low ECC applications suggest widespread illegal sand mining in Namibia

    The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 October

  1. Man alleges anti-poaching unit tortured him for firearm

    A 40-year-old from Omuhama claims members of an anti-poaching unit kicked, tear-gassed, whipped, and put chili in his eyes during more than 12 hours of detention while demanding he hand over a firearm he says he did not possess. The assault reportedly occurred on 29–30 September near Etosha National Park.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Retired principal dies from bee attack in Omusati region

    Epfras Uushona, 78, a retired principal of Ongandjera Secondary School, died on Friday after being attacked and stung by bees at Onaanda village in the Elim constituency. The community has expressed grief over his death and broader concerns about access to healthcare services in the area.

    18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Standard Bank hands over 15 houses in Omusati region

    Standard Bank Namibia handed over 15 affordable houses at Onandjaba in Omusati as part of a broader project that delivered 84 homes. The houses were funded through the bank's Buy-a-Brick initiative, which has raised more than N$27 million and contributed to the construction of more than 740 houses nationwide since its 2015 launch.

    17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Man arrested for alleged rape of child in Omusati

    Police arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Outapi, Omusati region. The offences allegedly occurred over a period from 2025, with the latest incident last Sunday; the suspect is reportedly related to the child.

    13 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 12 October

  1. Okahao fundraises N$476,000 for cultural expo and sports cup

    Swapo secretary-general Sophia Shaningwa warned that cultural preservation is a national imperative, speaking at a fundraising gala in Okahao that raised N$476,000 towards the fifth Ehao Cultural Expo and inaugural Mayoral Cup, scheduled for 3 to 8 November. The expo, established in 2019, combines cultural activities, business development and community engagement, and will this year include soccer, volleyball and netball competitions.

    12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Grade 6 pupil charged with murder of 60-year-old aunt

    A 15-year-old Grade 6 pupil in Omusati region is accused of killing his 60-year-old aunt at Onheleiwa village on Friday morning, locking her body in a room, and attending school. He has been charged with murder and robbery, denied bail, and his case was postponed to 29 October.

    11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

  1. September inflation at 5.4%, northern zones show lowest rates

    Namibia's headline annual inflation for September stood at 5.4%, with core inflation at 4%. Zone 1 (northern regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation at 4.3%, while Khomas Region recorded the highest at 6.2%.

    9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Grade 6 pupil charged with Omusati pensioner murder

    A 15-year-old grade 6 pupil has been arrested and charged with murder and robbery following the death of a 60-year-old woman at Onheleiwa in Omusati region. Police allege the boy entered the pensioner's home and struck her on the back of the head with an unknown object, and stole her cellphone and SIM card; he lives in a neighbouring house and is believed to be related to the victim.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Three Omusati villages face recurring water shortages since 2020

    Three villages in Omusati, including Iikokola, have had no water during dry seasons since 2020 due to a weak pump from Ogongo. The Governor says a new pump under construction is expected to be completed in January next year to improve water supply.

    7 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Kavango West records highest fertility rate at 5.45 children per woman

    According to Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omaheke recorded the highest fertility rates, with women averaging more than five children each, while Namibia's overall total fertility rate stood at 3.897 children per woman, with marked differences between rural areas at 5.027 and urban areas at 3.166.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 4 October

  1. 2023 census reveals sharp quality-of-life disparities across Namibia

    Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).

    4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Parliamentary inquiry finds widespread failing health infrastructure

    A parliamentary oversight investigation across 10 regions found Namibia's public health system under severe strain, with patients treated in tents and homes, unfinished hospital projects, medical waste in public spaces, and inadequate emergency transport. The standing committee on gender equality, health and social welfare conducted visits between July and August 2025, with the report tabled in parliament this week.

    3 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Namibian men's life expectancy nine years less than women's

    The 2023 Population and Housing Census Mortality Report shows Namibian men have a life expectancy of 64 years at birth, compared to 72.7 years for women. The gap persists across all age groups except those 80 and above, with males accounting for 54.8% of the 20,822 household deaths reported in the 12 months before the census.

    1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Education Ministry confirms 2026 exam readiness to Parliament

    The Ministry of Education told the National Assembly that preparations for the 2026 national examinations are complete, with venues, markers, invigilators and question papers in place, and results expected by the second week of January 2027. All 14 education directorates have made provisions for holiday classes, teachers have undergone professional development, and more than 2,000 markers will be involved in the examination process.

    1 October 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Omusati farmers to get field training centre for environmental skills

    The Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project has identified Omiyongo village in Omusati as the location for a farmers field school to help farmers address environmental challenges. The school will serve farmers from Outapi, Onesi and Tsandi constituencies and include rehabilitation of an earth dam for water storage.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 27 September

  1. FMD restrictions eased after disease remains localized

    The Ministry of Agriculture has partially lifted Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, allowing movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. The Directorate of Veterinary Services said preliminary findings show the outbreak remains localised in //Kharas Region, and livestock traced to Otjozondjupa tested negative for FMD.

    27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Armed gang robs N$57,000 from bank client in Oshakati

    Five armed suspects robbed a bank client of N$57,000 in the parking area of Bank Windhoek in Oshakati on Thursday morning, then hijacked a blue Volkswagen Golf as their getaway vehicle. Police are conducting a manhunt across Oshana, Omusati, and Ohangwena regions, with focus on the Namibia-Angola border area.

    26 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 25 September

  1. NSC hosts annual TAFISA Walk for Life in Windhoek

    The Namibia Sports Commission will hold its annual TAFISA Walk for Life on Saturday in Windhoek, starting at 08:30 from the Katutura Branch parking lot and proceeding to UN Plaza. The Sport for All campaign event, themed "One Namibia, One Nation, One Health, Every Step Counts," aims to encourage active and healthy communities and is expected to draw between 500 and 1,000 participants.

    25 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Minister Immanuel questions mothers naming children instead of fathers

    Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel questioned the practice of mothers naming their children during a cultural event at the University of Namibia's Ogongo campus, asking what culture permits mothers rather than fathers to name children. Immanuel suggested such changes contribute to father–child disconnection and described them as "cultural imperialism."

    24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. AMTA calls for more funding to buy surplus grain from farmers

    The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency says the N$40 million currently allocated for grain procurement is insufficient to absorb the large quantities farmers have available to sell following this season's harvest, particularly mahangu and maize in the northern regions.

    22 September 2026 · New Era →

Monday 21 September

  1. Truck crashes kill 48 Namibians by mid-September 2026

    Namibia recorded 48 deaths and 211 injuries from 112 truck-involved crashes nationwide by 16 September 2026, with Erongo and Otjozondjupa accounting for approximately 60% of fatalities. Collisions were the dominant crash type, representing about 77% of all injuries and fatalities.

    21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Gender ministry has filled 23 of 55 social worker positions

    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.

    20 September 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Mutjanga Bena steps solo in Namibian oviritje music

    Mutjangatjike Ben Muundjua, known as 'Mutjanga Bena' and called the crown prince of oviritje, has left the Upambians group to pursue a solo career in the traditional Otjiherero-speaking music genre. He emphasizes authenticity and developing a distinctive sound that sets him apart from other oviritje artists.

    19 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

  1. Omusati region launches oral health awareness and outreach campaign

    Oral health teams across Omusati region are conducting National Oral Health Awareness Week activities, including outreach in four districts with health education, oral screenings, and hygiene demonstrations to promote disease prevention and early detection.

    18 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Three of four Etosha wildfires extinguished; one remains controlled

    The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has extinguished three of four wildfires ignited by lightning last Wednesday in Etosha National Park, with the remaining fire still under control. More than 1.2 million hectares have been destroyed by wildfires across Namibia from about 1,300 reported cases since last year.

    16 September 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Mother questions DNA identification of missing son's remains

    Rauha Uugwanga doubts that skeletal remains found west of Otjomuise belong to her son Beatus "Tuna" Iiyambo (25), who went missing on 11 January, despite police saying DNA positively identified them. She claims a birth certificate error prevented her from providing her own DNA sample, and questions whether police used an old DNA file instead of one from her directly.

    13 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Namibia's heroism debate reflects corruption and connection-based status

    A Namibian Sun opinion piece argues that heroism standards have degraded since independence, with undeserving figures elevated to hero status based on connections rather than genuine sacrifice, while the real appeal lies in the state funeral package and ceremonial trappings rather than actual contribution to nation-building.

    12 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 11 September

  1. Annual inflation rose to 5% in August

    Namibia's headline annual inflation rate for August reached 5%, up from 3.2% in August 2025, with monthly inflation at 0.6%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Zone 2 (Khomas Region) recorded the highest annual inflation rate at 5.9%, while Zone 1 recorded the lowest at 4%.

    11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Blind massage therapist seeks support to expand spa business

    Beatricks Naunyango, who lost her sight in 2013, has been practising massage therapy in Omusati region and says her sessions have helped people with joint pain. She is seeking financial support and suitable space to expand her traditional spa business.

    10 September 2026 · New Era →

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