Shocking cases of sexual assault involving immediate family members continue to explode in northern Namibia after yet another man appeared in court this week for allegedly raping his biological son. 

The 60-year-old man was remanded in custody following his appearance in the Okongo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He is accused of raping his 11-year-old son. 

According to the authorities, the incident took place during unknown dates between January and March this year at Omushiyo village in the Ohangwena region. It is alleged the suspect raped his son whenever his wife was not at home. 

Meanwhile, police in Omusati are investigating a rape case involving an eight-old-boy who was allegedly raped while tending to goats in the Onaanda area of the Elim constituency last Sunday. Omusati police chief Titus Shikongo said the suspect, who is yet to be arrested, allegedly found the boy looking after goats, and raped him. He also allegedly threatened to kill the victim if he reports the incident to anyone. The suspect is an adult Namibian male residing at Okathitu B village, the police said. These cases follow after a man in Ohangwena reportedly raped his toddler son last week. His case was postponed to 28 September 2022 to allow for further police investigations and a formal bail application. The horrific crimes reportedly took place at Epangwe village in the Ohangwena region during March and on the night of 12 April while the accused was allegedly left alone at home with his 19-month-old biological son when the mother went to Okongo.