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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Outapi Town Council

Also known as: Outapi

Local government authority in Outapi, Omusati region, responsible for municipal services including land, water, markets, and policing oversight.

Society

Health ministry tackles community resistance to indoor malaria spraying

The News

The health ministry says community members in Namibia are increasingly choosing mosquito nets over indoor residual spraying (IRS) due to myths and misunderstandings about effectiveness, but officials stress IRS remains critical for malaria prevention. The resistance comes as Namibia faces a significant malaria outbreak, with 8,760 confirmed cases recorded in January 2026—a 68% increase year-on-year—affecting 20 health districts and resulting in 11 deaths.

19 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Health ministry tackles community resistance to indoor malaria spraying

    The health ministry says community members in Namibia are increasingly choosing mosquito nets over indoor residual spraying (IRS) due to myths and misunderstandings about effectiveness, but officials stress IRS remains critical for malaria prevention. The resistance comes as Namibia faces a significant malaria outbreak, with 8,760 confirmed cases recorded in January 2026—a 68% increase year-on-year—affecting 20 health districts and resulting in 11 deaths.

    19 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 February

  1. Man arrested for raping 14-year-old daughter in Omusati

    A 47-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his biological 14-year-old daughter at Ohongo village in Omusati region between July 2025 and January 2026. He is expected to appear in court in Outapi.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Malaria cases surge 68% in northern Namibia amid spraying failures

    Malaria cases in Namibia rose sharply to 8,760 infections in the first four weeks of 2025, up 68% from the same period last year, with one death recorded. Former health minister Richard Kamwi blamed the outbreak on the Ministry of Health's failure to meet WHO's 85% indoor residual spraying standard and warned of more cases and deaths this year than in 2025, compounded by rainfall patterns favoring mosquito breeding.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 February

  1. Two men arrested for attempting to sell unlicensed hunting rifle

    Two suspects aged 47 and 50 were arrested in Outapi on Saturday for attempting to sell a .303 hunting rifle with a scratched-off serial number to undercover officials. They face charges of dealing in arms and ammunition without a licence and possession of arms without a licence.

    2 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 26 January

  1. Minister rejects housing enterprise CEO contract extension

    Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has rejected the National Housing Enterprise board's request to extend the contract of chief executive Gisbertus Mukulu beyond its June 2026 expiry, declining to publicly explain the decision. The rejection comes amid criticism of NHE's slow housing delivery—the organisation delivered only 445 houses in 2023/24 despite a national housing backlog of about 300,000 units.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. 173 Outapi residents receive land titles, begin home construction

    House building has begun in Outapi after 173 residents received Land Hold Title certificates under the Flexible Land Tenure System. The initiative provides secure land rights and affordable housing opportunities, with 62 houses under construction at two greenfield sites and five more at a brownfield area.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Fuel smugglers adapt methods as arrests decline in north

    Although apprehensions of illicit fuel traders have decreased markedly in northern Namibia in recent months, smugglers continue their trade under the name "Ngungula" by changing tactics—using border-resident permits for legal crossings, installing extra fuel tanks, and in urban areas, operating through trusted customers only. The price difference between Angola (approximately N$5 per litre) and Namibia (N$20 per litre) drives the illicit trade, which is causing fuel shortages and station closures near the border.

    14 January 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Omusati Regional Council assigns councillors to oversee line ministries

    The Omusati Regional Council has designated regional councillors to oversee and coordinate line ministry programmes for the 2025-2030 period, aiming to strengthen service delivery, accountability and effective implementation of government initiatives. The council has identified key development priorities including infrastructure, water and sanitation, education, health, youth empowerment, food security and economic diversification.

    13 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 8 January

  1. Oshana region reports multiple rape and assault cases

    Police in Oshana are investigating multiple sexual assault cases reported over the holiday period, including the rape of a 30-year-old bar worker by her ex-boyfriend, two 13-year-old girls, and a 10-year-old girl. The region also recorded a fatal assault when a 42-year-old woman was killed with an axe in Onandjo village.

    8 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 2 January

  1. NamWater upgrades Outapi water treatment with new filtration system

    NamWater has installed a new pressure sand filter and pump system at Outapi Water Treatment Plant, increasing production by 100 cubic metres per hour and improving water quality. The upgrade includes dual pump sets for reliability while a new treatment plant is under construction.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

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