Also known as: Roswinds Fabianu (6)
Roswinds Fabianu — seven-year-old murdered in Okahandja in March 2025, whose case was linked via DNA analysis to arrested suspect Karinambande Muundjua.
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The Namibian
Roswinds Fabianu was murdered at Okahandja early last year
“The family of one of the girls who were murdered at Okahandja early last year say they are grateful for the breakthrough in the investigation, but still have many unanswered questions.”
Aunt of slain Roswinds doubts accused acted aloneWindhoek Observer
Roswinds Fabianu was murdered in a horrific incident leading to CCTV equipment donation to the school
“The equipment, reportedly worth more than N$20 000, had been donated to improve security at the school following the horrific murders of Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu.”
Okahandja: A failure to connect the dotsWindhoek Observer
Roswinds Fabianu was slain victim of rape and murder
“An 18-year-old man of Herero descent who attended the same school as slain Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu last year allegedly confessed to their rapes and murders, after he was arrested for the attempted rape of a 10-year-old in Okahandja on Saturday.”
Suspect confesses to Okahandja murders after arrest for another attempted rapeThe Namibian
Roswinds Fabianu was raped and murdered at Okahandja
“More than a year after Roswinds Fabianu (6) was raped and murdered at Okahandja, her family thought the only thing left to do was wait for justice.”
Murdered Roswinds Fabianu’s grave site set ablazeWindhoek Observer
Roswinds Fabianu was brutally raped and murdered near the Veddersdal cemetery in Okahandja
“The grave of Okahandja murder victim Roswinds Fabianu was vandalised after unidentified people allegedly burned a snake on her grave, leaving the family devastated and raising concerns over cemetery security. The incident was discovered on 25 April 2026, exactly one year after the six-year-old was brutally raped and murdered near the Veddersdal cemetery in Okahandja.”
Snake allegedly burned on Okahandja murder victim’s graveThe Namibian
Roswinds Fabianu was found murdered at Okahandja, weeks after Ingrid
“Roswinds Fabianu (6) and Beyoncé !Kharuxas (15) were ours too and they were found murdered at Okahandja, mere weeks after Ingrid.”
Remembering IngridThe Namibian
Roswinds Fabianu was murdered age 6
“Come Monday, may we ask again about progress in the police investigations into the murders of Ingrid Maasdorp (5), Roswinds Fabianu (6) and Beyoncé !Kharuxas (15).”
For the MothersPolice arrested 18-year-old Karinambande Muundjua on Saturday after DNA analysis linked him to the murder of 7-year-old Roswinds Fabianu; he has also been charged in connection with the death of 5-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp. The family of one victim expressed gratitude for the arrest but stated they believe a mastermind remains at large.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Police arrested 18-year-old Karinambande Muundjua on Saturday after DNA analysis linked him to the murder of 7-year-old Roswinds Fabianu; he has also been charged in connection with the death of 5-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp. The family of one victim expressed gratitude for the arrest but stated they believe a mastermind remains at large.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Two security guards in Okahandja intervened when a 10-year-old girl was allegedly attacked, with the business community pledging about N$165,000 in recognition. The incident raises concerns about alleged vandalism of CCTV equipment at a local school in September 2025 and the same suspect's possible involvement.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Muundjua Karinambande, arrested in connection with attempted rape and multiple murders in Okahandja, was suspended from K W von Maree Combined School in September 2025 after allegedly cutting CCTV camera cables. Community members question why police did not investigate the cable-cutting incident at the time, given that CCTV equipment worth more than N$20,000 had been donated following two earlier murders.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The family of five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp, who was kidnapped and murdered at a school in Okahandja last year, has filed a N$2.2-million civil claim against the government, alleging negligence and failure to ensure pupil safety. The witness statement claims the school lacked adequate supervision and security on the morning of her disappearance on 20 March 2025.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Muundjua Karinambandje, facing seven charges including murder, rape, kidnapping and violating bodies, apologised during his first court appearance on Wednesday. He will remain in custody after the State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of alleged offences and risk of reoffending; his case was postponed to 2 March 2027.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Okahandja on 10 October 2026 after allegedly attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Police sources say he has allegedly confessed to kidnapping, raping and murdering Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu in March last year.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An 18-year-old man has allegedly confessed to the rapes and murders of Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu after being arrested for the attempted rape of a 10-year-old in Okahandja on Saturday. The suspect was 16 at the time of the slayings and attended the same school as the victims.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than a year after six-year-old Roswinds Fabianu was raped and murdered at Okahandja, her family discovered her grave site had been set on fire. The mother says the family plans to open a case with police and has appealed to the mayor of Okahandja for help.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The grave of six-year-old Roswinds Fabianu, who was murdered in Okahandja in April 2025, was vandalized on the death anniversary when unidentified people allegedly burned a snake on her tombstone, scorching it and devastating the family.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A year after five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp's body was found in a tunnel near Okahandja, her killer remains at large and her family has received no justice. The article notes that Roswinds Fabianu and Beyoncé !Kharuxas were also found murdered at Okahandja in the weeks following Ingrid's death.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →