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‘Very accurate’ census must guide development – councillor
Kapako constituency councillor Augustinus Kupembona has criticised a lack of government action on census data that accurately portrays Kavango West’s widespread poverty and other s...
ReconAfrica increases funding to N$220.4 million for Kavango West drilling programme
Staff Reporter CANADIAN oil and gas company Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has increased the size of its previously announced public offering to C$19 million (about N$220.4 million) to fund a horizontal sidetrack and production testing programme at the Kavango West 1X well in Namibia. ReconAfrica announced that it had amended its agreement with Research Capital ... The post ReconAfrica increases funding to N$220.4 million for Kavango West drilling programme appeared first on Informan
1 460 learners quit school in Kavango West
Kavango West recorded 1 460 school dropouts in 2025, with long distances, poor facilities, pregnancy and pressure to leave school among the challenges facing learners.For some lear...
Kavango West engages on gaps in condom distribution programme
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – Stakeholders in Kavango West met in Nkurenkuru yesterday to address serious gaps in the condom distribution programme and to agree on practical solutions to improve access to condoms and dispensers in the region. The engagement, organised by the Kavango West Regional Directorate of Health and Social Welfare Services, brought together health... The post Kavango West engages on gaps in condom distribution programme appeared first on New Era .
Livestock behind 51% of Kavango West car accidents
Livestock roaming on public roads has emerged as the biggest road-safety threat in the Kavango West region this year, accounting for nearly 51% of recorded crashes.A new report als...
Kavango West fears ‘complete halt’ over funding squeeze
The Kavango West Regional Council says it could be left with just N$2 million to run its operations in the 2026/27 financial year, after personnel costs are expected to swallow N$4...
NamPost spreads wings in Kavango West
Paulina Ndalikokule NamPost has expanded its footprint in Kavango West with the official opening of its Nkurenkuru Post Office and the handover of ICT equipm
Kavango West: Most underdeveloped region
Auleria Wakudumo The Kavango West region remains Namibia’s poorest region, with severe deprivation continuing to affect communities despite progress in education, infrastructure and regional administration. The Kavango West Regional Council, in its regional report submitted recently to the National Council, describes the region as Namibia’s youngest, most underdeveloped and yet one of its most promising... The post Kavango West: Most underdeveloped region appeared first on New Era .
Nurses ask ACC to look into health centre hire
Nine applicants for enrolled nurse positions at Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region have asked the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate an alleged recruitme...
Nkurenkuru’s governance gaps, disability barriers flagged
Lylies Joel NKURENKURU – Focal Point and CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) National Secretariat, Lineekela Mboti, says the regional consultation in Nkurenkuru has highlighted governance gaps and serious barriers faced by people with disabilities. The meeting forms part of the national validation process for the Draft Progress Report, following its launch by... The post Nkurenkuru’s governance gaps, disability barriers flagged appeared first on New Era .
ReconAfrica ships additional equipment for Kavango West horizontal test
Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has acquired additional high-pressure pumps, a swabbing unit and other equipment in the United States for its ongoing testing programme at the Kavango West 1X (KW1X) well in northeastern Namibia.
NCRST pushes for creation, protection of local innovations
NKURENKURU - The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has called on Namibians to move from consuming imported goods to creating
Kavango West Council slammed over seven years of unaudited accounts
The Kavango West Regional Council failed to submit its financial statements for audit for seven consecutive years, leaving its accounts unaudited by the auditor-general and raising serious questions about financial accountability and compliance with the law. This was revealed on Tuesday, when the council’s management and political leadership appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on... The post Kavango West Council slammed over seven years of unaudited accounts appeared first on Ne
‘Network undermines Kavango West healthcare’
Lylies Joel NKURENKURU – Poor and unreliable network coverage is undermining healthcare delivery in Kavango West, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Poverty, child-headed homes blamed
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has expressed concern over the high number of boys dropping out of school in Kavango West. He said many young men are failing to take advantage of the educational opportunities available to them. Ndaitwah said Namibia has invested significantly in expanding access to education, including opportunities... The post Poverty, child-headed homes blamed appeared first on New Era .
N$69m Bravo hostel construction kicks off
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – Construction has officially begun on a N$69 million school hostel at Bravo settlement in the Kavango West region’s Mpungu Constituency, which is expected to significantly improve access to education for rural learners. The hostel will accommodate 240 boys and girls and reduce the long distances learners from Bravo and surrounding communities... The post N$69m Bravo hostel construction kicks off appeared first on New Era .
Judiciary moves to establish Kavango West court
The Office of the Judiciary has begun assessing temporary premises in Nkurenkuru that could be converted into a magistrate's court as it moves to establish a permanent judicial pre...
Presidency feeds Kavango West’s marginalised
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – The Office of the President has begun distributing food rations to marginalised households across Kavango West. However, procurement delays, transport hurdles and beneficiary verification issues are forcing ration cuts as teams race to complete deliveries before 5 August 2026. The Office of the President’s livelihood support team is distributing maize meal,... The post Presidency feeds Kavango West’s marginalised appeared first on New Era .
Woman, 41, arrested for murder of Angolan domestic worker
Staff Reporter A 41-YEAR-OLD Namibian female suspect was arrested after the lifeless body of a 22-year-old Angolan female domestic worker was discovered on 1 August 2026 at about 03:00 at Mile 30 village, Ncamagoro Constituency, Kavango West Region. According to the weekend crime bulletin, it is alleged that the suspect killed the deceased with an ... The post Woman, 41, arrested for murder of Angolan domestic worker appeared first on Informanté .
Marema village house burnt, property worth N$32 000 destroyed
Sostenus Wilherm A house was destroyed by fire in Marema village, Kavango West Region, in an alleged arson incident during the early hours of Friday. According to the Namibian Police Force, the incident occurred at around 01h00 when a suspect allegedly set fire to the complainant’s house without consent, resulting in the destruction of household […]
Sankwasa urges local authorities to drive economic growth
NKURENKURU - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has challenged local authorities to move beyond being mere town administrators and become
//Khumub urges partners to back agri food transformation
The Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Moses //Khumub, on Monday visited the Bravo resettlement farm in the Kavango West region, where he call
Nelumbu takes over Kavango West policing
NKURENKURU – Namibian Police Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu on Friday officially took over as Kavango West Regional Commander at Nkurenkuru, pledging disciplined conduct, intensive road safety campaigns, and close cooperation with communities and neighbours to curb crime. He replaces Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, who now leads the Zambezi region. Presiding over the handover, Deputy Inspector-General for Operations,... The post Nelumbu takes over Kavango West policing appeared first on New Era .
Sikondo potato harvest targets local markets
SIKONDO - The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West region is harvesting its winter potato crop for local markets, creating employment and supporting food se
KK United seeks funding before NPFL debut
NKURENKURU – Newly promoted Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) debutants, Kefas Kamanya United Football Club (KK United FC), have made a passionate plea to corporate Namibia and local businesses to help rescue the team from a brewing logistical and financial storm ahead of their maiden top-flight season. The club urgently needs corporate sponsorship to meet... The post KK United seeks funding before NPFL debut appeared first on New Era .
Goat project equips beneficiaries with livestock, skills
MPEZO – A goat rotation project in Mpezo village, within the Kavango West region’s Mankumpi Constituency, has transformed the lives of four beneficiaries, who now own livestock and have acquired practical livestock-farming skills. The beneficiaries received 10 goats as part of the project implemented under a livestock rotation agreement in 2023. The herd was expected... The post Goat project equips beneficiaries with livestock, skills appeared first on New Era .
Man dies after falling into a fire in Kavango West
Staff Reporter A 62-YEAR-OLD man died after falling into a fire. An adult Italian national was found dead in his sleeping quarters, and the body of a 29-year-old Namibian man was found floating in an earth dam. These are some of the unnatural deaths recorded in the police weekend crime report released on Sunday afternoon. ... The post Man dies after falling into a fire in Kavango West appeared first on Informanté .
ReconAfrica reports first hydrocarbons at Kavango West 1X well
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd (ReconAfrica) has announced that it has successfully produced hydrocarbons to surface during production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in northeastern Namibia, marking what the company describes as the first hydrocarbons ever produced to surface from an onshore well in the country.
22-year-old man dies after alleged knife attack in Kavango West
Staff Reporter A 22-YEAR-OLD man has died after allegedly being stabbed with an okapi knife at Desi village in the Tondoro Constituency, Kavango West Region, in the early hours of Friday. According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, the incident occurred at around 01:00, and the victim died upon arrival at Nankundu State Hospital ... The post 22-year-old man dies after alleged knife attack in Kavango West appeared first on Informanté .
Kavango West records inclusive education milestones
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Kavango West has made progress in implementing inclusive education but remains one of the country’s least served regions for learners with special educational needs due to limited specialised educational services and resources. Education director Pontianus Musore said this on Thursday while responding to questions from the Ministry of Information and Communication... The post Kavango West records inclusive education milestones appeared first on New Era .
Kavango zoutokero kavageve nondja kovaduni
Nkurenkuru- Kampani zaRuguru cc moutano kavageve nonsako dousura do 1okg ntani nondorohwa donomfi domulyo gokusika koN$129 200 komambo gokusika ko 64 govantu woruhepo awo hena vaduni moNkurenkuru ext 5, ntani komukunda gwaDema moKavango zoutokero. Uhwi ou kavaugeve kupitira mokampani zawo omu nye kavageve komambo 54 moNkurenkuru ext 5 ntani 8 momukunda gwaDema. Ruguru Investment CC... The post Kavango zoutokero kavageve nondja kovaduni appeared first on New Era .
Kavango West office park at 99% completion
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU– The Kavango West Regional Council’s (KWRC) office park has reached 99% completion, with commissioning pending amid funding delays. According to KWRC Chief Development Planner Petrus Hamutenya in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, N$181 065 050.47 of the N$190 215 587.90 contract has been spent since the commencement of the project on... The post Kavango West office park at 99% completion appeared first on New Era .
Crime Briefs
Elizabeth Likoro The weekend crime report is predominantly marked by incidents of suicide, rape, inquest, attempted murder, murder, stock theft, house- breaking and theft cases. Suicide A 27-year-old Namibian male from Siyandeya village, Kavango West region commited suicide Saturday. He has been identified as Gerald Njamba and the next of kin has been informed. A... The post Crime Briefs appeared first on New Era .
Kavango West education projects gain momentum
NKURENKURU– The Kavango West Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture on Tuesday briefed the Regional Development Coordinating (RDC) meeting on ongoing school construction and renovation projects, saying the region is making steady progress despite funding and implementation challenges. Presenting the update, Chief Education Officer for Planning and Development, Matheus Kudumo, said classroom... The post Kavango West education projects gain momentum appeared first on
Ballotti promises Nkurenkuru stadium completion
Deputy minister of sport Dino Ballotti pledged that Nkurenkuru’s sports complex would be completed within this year. He was speaking at KK United’s awards ceremony in Nkurenkuru on Saturday, where the club honoured players and staff for winning promotion to the Namibia Premier Football League. “So now let’s talk about the stadium quickly. I’m not... The post Ballotti promises Nkurenkuru stadium completion appeared first on New Era .
Halapembe records first potato harvest …strives for food security
Lylie Joel SIKONDO – Halapembe Investments CC on Friday recorded its first potato harvest at the Sikondo Green Scheme in Kavango West region. The harvest marks a milestone for the small-scale farming enterprise, which is supported under the Namibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB) Potato Value Chain Development Scheme (PVDS). The potatoes were planted in March, with... The post Halapembe records first potato harvest …strives for food security appeared first on New Era .
Kavango West focuses on agriculture, youth employment
Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo, in her 2026 State of the Region Address (SORA) said agriculture, infrastructure development, youth empowerment and improved service delivery will remain at the centre of the region’s development agenda as government works to stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. Sinimbo noted key achievements, challenges and plans aimed at transforming... The post Kavango West focuses on agriculture, youth employment appeared first on New Era .
Kavango West invests N$70m in education … pumps N$7m into veterans’ projects
Lylie Joel Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo said more than N$70 million has been invested in education and energy infrastructure to improve learning conditions and expand electricity access across the region. Sinimbo, during her State of the Region Address (Sora) in Nkurenkuru on Friday, said phase one of the upgrading of Bravo Boarding School is... The post Kavango West invests N$70m in education … pumps N$7m into veterans’ projects appeared first on New Era .
Construction of Kavango West’s Rupara Maternity Ward nears completion
Staff Reporter THE Governor of the Kavango West Region, Verna Sinimbo, announced that the construction of the Rupara Maternity Ward is nearing completion. “I am pleased to report that the construction of the Rupara Maternity Ward is nearing completion. This facility was made possible with the support of the Development Bank of Namibia, which donated ... The post Construction of Kavango West’s Rupara Maternity Ward nears completion appeared first on Informanté .