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WATCH! – Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka handed over a cemetery fencing in Okavango.
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Farmer eyes Okavango River to boost crop yields
Allexer Namundjembo Local farmer Marcus Kambulu, a resident of Mayana in rural Rundu, says the Kavango Region has the potential to become Namibia’s food basket if farmers make better use of fertile land and seasonal rains. “We have the land with fertile soil, and we receive good rain sometimes,” Kambulu said while speaking to the […]
Tales of the Legends – In confrontation with the ‘Kavango Buffalo’ Augustinus Axaro Mukoya
Born and raised in the vastly populated town of Rundu, located on the banks of the great Kavango River, Axaro was just like many young boys his age, football crazy. By the time he went to further his secondary education at the Rundu Secondary School, Axaro was already making waves on the football fields. Aged... The post Tales of the Legends – In confrontation with the ‘Kavango Buffalo’ Augustinus Axaro Mukoya appeared first on New Era .
NNN Kapandwire Uvhungu kweyi vana rugana
Rundu- Presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah kageve rupandu rwendi kuhamena omu vana kurugana varugani posikunino sauvhungu vhungu. Mokukwama mwaPresidente, epangero pwanare kwahwiliramo momunene vatere asi maudigu aga ngava gwana ngesi vana gagusapo kuna kara nye yimwe yanare ano ngesi kluna kara nesanseko lyewa kuhamena sikunino esi. Posiruwo esi ana kara naso ngesi sokudingura mavango goyikunino yepangero, noprojeka... The post NNN Kapandwire Uvhungu kweyi vana rugana appeared first on New Era .
Leadership succession battle rocks SPYL Kavango East
Patience Makwele A leadership dispute within the SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL) in Kavango East has escalated after the regional executive committee suspended a senior youth leader pending an investigation — a move she has rejected as unconstitutional and politically motivated. The suspension of SPYL regional secretary for information, publicity and mobilization, Bibiana Shapi, comes […]
NNN a hafa eshi oikunino tai xumu komesho moshilongo
Omupresidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa ti okwa hafa okumona oikunino younamapya tai xumu komesho noina ovanhu tava longo nondjungu okuyambula po oshikondo shounamapya moshilongo. Edi Nandi-Ndaitwah okwe di popya Omaandaxa pefimbo a talela po oshikunino shedina Uvhungu-Vhungu shi li koshitukulwa shaKavango East. Omupresidente oshivike sha dja ko natango okwa talela po oshikunino shi li kEtunda moshitukulwa... The post NNN a hafa eshi oikunino tai xumu komesho moshilongo appeared first on New E
Nandi-Ndaitwah wraps up Green Scheme visits in Kavango East
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has concluded her series of follow-up visits to Government-supported Green Schemes with an inspection of the Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region, where she was briefed on strong projected maize output, ongoing winter crop production and key operational challenges facing the project. During the visit, Farm Manager ... The post Nandi-Ndaitwah wraps up Green Scheme visits in Kavango East appeared first on Informanté .
NNN hails green scheme gains amid food security push
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed improved agricultural production at government-supported green schemes, describing the progress as a positive step toward strengthening national food security and rural economic development. The president made the remarks during her visit to the Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena green schemes in the Kavango East Region on Tuesday, where farm […]
Green Scheme in Kavango East records strong output
Staff Reporter SHADIKONGORO Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region has received praise from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for improved agricultural production, with the Head of State noting significant progress in output compared to previous seasons during her visit to the Mukwe Constituency project. The President made the remarks during her ongoing tour of Green Scheme ... The post Green Scheme in Kavango East records strong output appeared first on Informanté .
Nandi-Ndaitwah praises green scheme productivity
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed satisfaction with the progress at the Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region after the project reached full utilisation of its agricultural land for the first time. The President made the remarks during a visit to the scheme, where she assessed progress on recommendations from previous engagements, ... The post Nandi-Ndaitwah praises green scheme productivity appeared first on Informanté .
Nandi-Ndaitwah applauds Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme for full land utilisation
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday expressed satisfaction with the achievements of Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East region after the farm fully utilised all its available agricultural land for the first time. Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday continued her tour of agricultural projects in the Kavango regions, visiting Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West region […] The post Nandi-Ndaitwah applauds Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme for full land utilisation appeared first on The Namib
Mukungu dreams of defending crown at Rundu
Newly-crowned WBO Africa junior lightweight champion Martin Mukungu hopes to defend his title in front of his home supporters at Rundu after producing one of the biggest upsets in Namibian boxing history. Mukungu stunned the boxing fraternity on Saturday night when he knocked out previously unbeaten champion Flame Nangolo in the first round to capture […] The post Mukungu dreams of defending crown at Rundu appeared first on The Namibian .
Two men in custody over rape of Kavango West girl (9)
A girl (9) was allegedly raped by two Angolan men at Mburundu village in the Kavango West region on Friday. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirms this in the weekend crime report. “It is alleged that two Angolan male nationals, aged 17 and 25, raped a nine-year-old Namibian girl on separate occasions. The […] The post Two men in custody over rape of Kavango West girl (9) appeared first on The Namibian .
Governor consults on reviving Uvhungu-Vhungu dairy
As part of plans to revive the government’s idle Uvhungu-Vhungu dairy farm in the Kavango East region, governor Hamunyera Hambyuka recently visited the indigenous-owned Travena Dairy in the Omaheke region for consultations. He was accompanied by Kavango East Regional Council chairperson Stefanus Sinonge and Rundu Rural constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu. Hambyuka said about 70% of […] The post Governor consults on reviving Uvhungu-Vhungu dairy appeared first on The Namibian .
Governor pushes healthy living in Rundu
Allexer Namundjebo Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has called on residents to adopt healthier lifestyles and embrace organic food production, saying poor diets and inactivity are contributing to lifestyle-related illnesses. Hambyuka spoke during a peaceful walk organised by Dynapharm Namibia’s Rundu branch last week. He praised the organisers for bringing the community together to promote […]
Chiefs, customs and the cost of standing still
Namibia’s debate over communal land reform has once again exposed a difficult but unavoidable national truth: too many of our institutions remain trapped between the demands of modern governance and the comfort of inherited tradition. The recent warnings by traditional leaders in Kavango East and Kavango West that government-led communal land reforms threaten ancestral land […]
Chiefs fear loss of ancestral land in land reforms
Patience Makwele Traditional leaders from Kavango East and Kavango West say government-driven communal land reforms could weaken customary authority and increase pressure on ancestral land. The concerns were raised during consultations between the Chiefs’ Council and the parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development and land reform. Traditional leaders said growing pressure on communal […]
Agribank kuna kugavako kuwoko N$50 000 moKavango zoupumezuva kovanangesefa gona …Omu vana kuwapukurura elikwamo lyonondja
Rundu- Omu yina kumoneka asi kuna kutura yimaliwa yoyinzi konondima, nguuru gomukunda Kavango zoupumezuva Hamunyera Hambyuka kageve uhwi wokuruganesa vanafarama mulyo gokusika koN$50 000 kovanafarama womomukunda. Age kahundilire vanagwani mauhwi aga asi vahepa kulisikamena pwavene nokukulika nye nkarapamwe nawo vagwanenemo mauwa aga. Uhwi ou una kara asi yiruganeso yokutekeresa, nomuliu, darate, notenga domema, nayinye oyo... The post Agribank kuna kugavako kuwoko N$50 000 moKavango zoupumezuva
MPs raise concerns over poor road infrastructure
National Council parliamentarians have raised concerns over poor road infrastructure, saying it contributes to vehicle damage, rising transport costs and road accidents. The Ministry of Works and Transport’s budget was N$2.74 billion for the current financial year. During the budget debate on Monday, parliamentarian Laurentius Mukoya said deteriorating roads, especially in the Kavango East and […] The post MPs raise concerns over poor road infrastructure appeared first on The Namibian .
Stina Wu leaves homeowners paying for unfinished homes
Renthia Kaimbi Residents of a housing development project in Rundu say they have been paying mortgages since 2022 for houses that remain unfinished. The affected homeowners secured bank pre-approvals for houses in the Kaisosi housing development owned by Chinese businesswoman Stina Wu. Despite receiving financing approval two years ago, the residents say they have still […]
AU agency improves African trade 25 years later
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has been pushing for intra-continental trade with the introduction of the One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) programme in southern Africa. The programme transformed from a single crossing at Chirundu between Zambia and Zimbabwe in 2009 to 32 operational posts to date, with another 85 currently in the making. This achievement […] The post AU agency improves African trade 25 years later appeared first on The Namibian .
Alleged son-killing pastor gets N$5 000 bail
A deacon (69) of the Catholic Church at Nkurenkuru who allegedly killed his son (31) in 2024 was granted bail of N$5 000 at the Rundu Magistrate’s Court yesterday. It is alleged that Markus Musonga shot his son, Felix Musonga, twice in October 2024 at Siudiva after an argument erupted between them over Markus’s wife’s […] The post Alleged son-killing pastor gets N$5 000 bail appeared first on The Namibian .
KK United secures NPL spot
KK United FC clinched promotion to the Namibia Premier League (NPL) with a commanding 4-0 victory over Unam Rundu Campus FC at the Rundu Sports Stadium on Saturday. In a historic first, the team became the first from Kavango West to qualify for Namibia’s top flight, sealing its return to the top flight with 41... The post KK United secures NPL spot appeared first on New Era .
Pope Leo XIV appoints Linus Ngenomesho as Apostolic Vicar of Rundu
Staff Reporter POPE Leo XIV has appointed Catholic priest Linus Ngenomesho as Apostolic Vicar of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu. The appointment was announced on Monday. The 56-year-old Ngenomesho, who was ordained as a priest in 2002, has served as Apostolic Administrator of the Rundu Vicariate since 2020. He took over following the retirement of ... The post Pope Leo XIV appoints Linus Ngenomesho as Apostolic Vicar of Rundu appeared first on Informanté .
KK United secures NPL spot
KK United FC clinched promotion to the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) with a commanding 4-0 victory over Unam Rundu Campus FC at the Rundu Sports Stadium on Saturday. In a historic first, the team became the first from Kavango West to qualify for Namibia’s top flight, sealing its top-flight return with 41 points despite […] The post KK United secures NPL spot appeared first on The Namibian .
Two boys injured in explosion near Rundu military base
Two boys from Mavanze village in the Kavango East region were injured on Sunday afternoon after an explosive device detonated close to a military base, while they were allegedly playing with it. The incident occurred around 17h00, according to Kavango East head of criminal investigations deputy commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu. Kanyetu said the boys were rushed […] The post Two boys injured in explosion near Rundu military base appeared first on The Namibian .
Rundu Technology Centre to reopen in three months
Patience Makwele The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is moving to revive the long-dormant Rundu Technology Centre. The N$36 million facility has struggled to fulfil its mandate since its establishment more than a decade ago. The ministry recently held stakeholder consultations in Rundu to map out a recovery plan for the centre, […]
Kayengona youth take pride in keeping riverbank clean
A group of young people in Kayengona village, in the Rundu Rural constituency have taken it upon themselves to restore cleanliness at a popular riverbank used for bathing and social gatherings. The initiative started four years ago when two youths, Ronaldo Shikesho and Daniel Musumali, began cleaning the area, which is frequently used by residents... The post Kayengona youth take pride in keeping riverbank clean appeared first on New Era .
Nedbank engages clients in Rundu and Katima
Nedbank Namibia held client engagement meetings in Rundu and Katima Mulilo as part of its annual Managing Director Roadshow aimed at strengthening relationships with communities and businesses across the country.
Nedbank Namibia strengthens regional partnerships during Rundu and Katima Mulilo client engagements
Nedbank Namibia conducted key client engagements in Rundu and Katima Mulilo, reinforcing the bank’s commitment…
‘Nēb be ǂhawes ǀguisa hî tama hâ’- ǀAe!khōs ǁKhāǁkhāǂuisenaon
Joseph Kamata Alba Chipamba ǁkhāǁkhākhâis Senters (ACTC) di ǁkhāǁkhāǂuisenaon ge ra mî, ǁîn di ǁkhāǂuisens ǂan!gâs ǂhaweb, certifikati -gauǁgaus ǀgui tamasa xaweb ǁîba, kurigu di ǀgaisa tsî !garise ǁkhāǁkhāsens hîa maris, tsâsigu tsî xūna ǁnâu!ā tsî sîsenūs ǁgoaǂuide !khōǂgā hâsa. Nē tsâsigu ge 2026 di ǁâudīb hîa Rundus ǂHarugub ǁGauǂuidi Senters tawa ge hâ iba... The post ‘Nēb be ǂhawes ǀguisa hî tama hâ’- ǀAe!khōs ǁKhāǁkhāǂuisenaon appeared first on New Era .
HAM Heroes Cup receives N$50 000 boost
The inaugural Honourable Anselm Marungu (HAM) Heroes Cup has received a N$50 000 sponsorship boost. This comes as preparations intensify for the multi-sport tournament set to take place from 28 to 30 August at Nyondo village in the Kavango East region. Ndonga Linena constituency councillor and deputy minister of environment and tourism Anselm Marungu announced the […] The post HAM Heroes Cup receives N$50 000 boost appeared first on The Namibian .
Polio jabs despite no case ‘precautionary’
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign following virus detections in sewage and a formal outbreak declaration despite no cases. The last reported cases of polio in the country occurred in 2006. Traces of the virus were, however, recently detected in sewage ponds at Rundu and Gobabis. The […] The post Polio jabs despite no case ‘precautionary’ appeared first on The Namibian .