Man impregnates daughter (15) born from previous rape
Repeat offender fathers baby with own daughter
Police in Omusati have arrested a man who, after being fined N$3000 in 2008 for raping a 14-year-old girl, is now accused of committing a similar offence against his own 15-year-old daughter, who was born from the 2008 incident.
This means the mother – the 2008 victim – and the daughter born from that year’s incident share more than blood - they share a lifelong scar left by the man who raped and impregnated both of them when they were minors.
The 39-year-old, who cannot be named to protect the identities of his alleged victims, appeared before the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 10 October 2025, where he was remanded in custody. The case was postponed to 16 March 2026 to allow for further police investigation and to give the accused time to apply for legal aid.
According to the police, the accused was first convicted in 2008 of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, who later gave birth to a child as a result. He was sentenced to three years in prison or a N$3 000 fine.
Fifteen years later, in 2023, he allegedly contacted that child – who is 15 this year - under the pretence of wanting to build a relationship with her. What followed, authorities say, has once again shattered a family already marked by deep pain.
‘He must stay in jail for life’
When the Namibian Sun visited the family’s homestead this week, the atmosphere was heavy with grief and disbelief. *Loini (31), who was raped in 2008, now lives with her teenage daughter *Selma and Selma’s six-month-old baby girl - a child born from the most recent rape.
“Finding out what happened broke me completely,” said Loini, her voice trembling. “The same man who destroyed my life has now destroyed my daughter’s. I told the police he must never get bail. He should stay in jail for life.”
She said her daughter was raised by her grandmother in Ombonde village, Omusati Region, until the age of six before moving to Angola, where the family sought a quieter life. Selma was 13 and in Grade 4 in Angola when her biological father made contact, saying he wanted to “take responsibility” and be part of her life.
“He said he wanted to buy her school uniform and asked that she visit him in Namibia,” recalled the mother. “I never imagined anything like this could happen again. He had a wife - I thought my daughter would be safe.”
Kept in Namibia for father’s pleasure
Selma was supposed to return to Angola after the school holidays. But according to her mother, the man refused to send her back, claiming he wanted to enroll her in a school in Namibia. Months later, word reached the family that the teenager had given birth - and that the man was suspected of being the father.
Selma said she initially went to live with her father at Iishanaputa village in the Onesi Constituency, where he worked as a domestic employee.
At first, she said, he treated her well and introduced her to his household. However, when his spouse was away for work, his behaviour allegedly changed.
According to police statements, the teenager has provided detailed accounts of repeated abuse, which she endured for several months before falling pregnant.
When the man allegedly realised she was pregnant, he reportedly sent her to relatives in Angola and instructed her to claim that a young cattle herder was responsible. She gave birth prematurely in March this year and was treated at several state hospitals before returning home to live with her mother.
“I didn’t know who to talk to,” she said softly, fighting back tears. “Now I just want to go back to school. I want to learn, to have a better life for me and my baby.”
History repeating itself
The case has reignited trauma for the grandmother (Loini’s mother), who first reported the 2008 incident. She said it was unbearable to see history repeat itself within the same household.
“How could he do this again?” she asked in disbelief. “He never helped raise his first child. Now we are left to care for another baby, born into the same pain. It is cruel beyond words.”
The grandmother, who now helps look after both victims and the baby, said the family feels abandoned and stigmatised. “People talk. They ask questions. It is not easy to live with this kind of shame, even when you are the victims,” she said.
Living with little, hoping for more
The family’s living conditions are difficult. The baby — healthy but small — is wrapped in a thin odelela cloth. Her grandmother says they only receive nappies when they take her to the hospital for vaccinations. Most of the infant’s clothing was donated by hospital staff.
Despite their hardship, the family is united in one goal — justice. “We want him to face the full consequences of what he has done,” said the grandmother. “Our family will never be the same, but he must answer for his actions.”
Police have confirmed that DNA samples were collected from both the teenager and the baby as part of the ongoing investigation. The family, however, says they have yet to receive any form of psychosocial or counselling support.
• Names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
This means the mother – the 2008 victim – and the daughter born from that year’s incident share more than blood - they share a lifelong scar left by the man who raped and impregnated both of them when they were minors.
The 39-year-old, who cannot be named to protect the identities of his alleged victims, appeared before the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 10 October 2025, where he was remanded in custody. The case was postponed to 16 March 2026 to allow for further police investigation and to give the accused time to apply for legal aid.
According to the police, the accused was first convicted in 2008 of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, who later gave birth to a child as a result. He was sentenced to three years in prison or a N$3 000 fine.
Fifteen years later, in 2023, he allegedly contacted that child – who is 15 this year - under the pretence of wanting to build a relationship with her. What followed, authorities say, has once again shattered a family already marked by deep pain.
‘He must stay in jail for life’
When the Namibian Sun visited the family’s homestead this week, the atmosphere was heavy with grief and disbelief. *Loini (31), who was raped in 2008, now lives with her teenage daughter *Selma and Selma’s six-month-old baby girl - a child born from the most recent rape.
“Finding out what happened broke me completely,” said Loini, her voice trembling. “The same man who destroyed my life has now destroyed my daughter’s. I told the police he must never get bail. He should stay in jail for life.”
She said her daughter was raised by her grandmother in Ombonde village, Omusati Region, until the age of six before moving to Angola, where the family sought a quieter life. Selma was 13 and in Grade 4 in Angola when her biological father made contact, saying he wanted to “take responsibility” and be part of her life.
“He said he wanted to buy her school uniform and asked that she visit him in Namibia,” recalled the mother. “I never imagined anything like this could happen again. He had a wife - I thought my daughter would be safe.”
Kept in Namibia for father’s pleasure
Selma was supposed to return to Angola after the school holidays. But according to her mother, the man refused to send her back, claiming he wanted to enroll her in a school in Namibia. Months later, word reached the family that the teenager had given birth - and that the man was suspected of being the father.
Selma said she initially went to live with her father at Iishanaputa village in the Onesi Constituency, where he worked as a domestic employee.
At first, she said, he treated her well and introduced her to his household. However, when his spouse was away for work, his behaviour allegedly changed.
According to police statements, the teenager has provided detailed accounts of repeated abuse, which she endured for several months before falling pregnant.
When the man allegedly realised she was pregnant, he reportedly sent her to relatives in Angola and instructed her to claim that a young cattle herder was responsible. She gave birth prematurely in March this year and was treated at several state hospitals before returning home to live with her mother.
“I didn’t know who to talk to,” she said softly, fighting back tears. “Now I just want to go back to school. I want to learn, to have a better life for me and my baby.”
History repeating itself
The case has reignited trauma for the grandmother (Loini’s mother), who first reported the 2008 incident. She said it was unbearable to see history repeat itself within the same household.
“How could he do this again?” she asked in disbelief. “He never helped raise his first child. Now we are left to care for another baby, born into the same pain. It is cruel beyond words.”
The grandmother, who now helps look after both victims and the baby, said the family feels abandoned and stigmatised. “People talk. They ask questions. It is not easy to live with this kind of shame, even when you are the victims,” she said.
Living with little, hoping for more
The family’s living conditions are difficult. The baby — healthy but small — is wrapped in a thin odelela cloth. Her grandmother says they only receive nappies when they take her to the hospital for vaccinations. Most of the infant’s clothing was donated by hospital staff.
Despite their hardship, the family is united in one goal — justice. “We want him to face the full consequences of what he has done,” said the grandmother. “Our family will never be the same, but he must answer for his actions.”
Police have confirmed that DNA samples were collected from both the teenager and the baby as part of the ongoing investigation. The family, however, says they have yet to receive any form of psychosocial or counselling support.
• Names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
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