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Kavango East
‘Remain focused and disciplined’....Nasa welcomes learners back to school
RUNDU – The National African Students’ Association (Nasa) has extended a warm welcome to Namibian learners from Grade 1 to Grade 12 as they returned to the
Weekend road accidents leave three dead, several injured
Staff Reporter THREE people were killed in separate road crashes near Oshivelo, in Rundu and along the B8 over the weekend, while several others sustained serious injuries, according to the Namibian Police weekend crime report. Near Oshivelo, two people died after a Toyota seven-seater overturned on the B1 road near Uutele village on Friday afternoon. ... The post Weekend road accidents leave three dead, several injured appeared first on Informanté .
Rundu launches commercial company to boost revenue and local development
Staff Reporter THE Rundu Town Council has launched a wholly council-owned commercial company aimed at strengthening the town’s revenue base, attracting investment and supporting improved municipal service delivery. Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (Pty) Ltd (RTCCS) was officially launched at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre in Kavango East, with Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare ... The post Rundu launches commercial company to boost revenue and local development appeared first on Infor
Flushh takes sanitation drive to Ndama
Flushh has taken its sanitation awareness campaign directly to Ndama settlement in Rundu, seeking to educate residents about the health and dignity risks associated with poor sanitation and open defecation. The founders of the Flushh initiative held a community sanitation session in the densely populated informal settlement of Ndama on Tuesday this week, where residents... The post Flushh takes sanitation drive to Ndama appeared first on New Era .
Youth fund-backed De Celestino Inc. opens doors
RUNDU – Lawmaker Fenny Tutjavi has lauded the opening of law firm De Celestino Incorporated in Rundu as a historic milestone for youth empowerment, entreprene
Marungu urges shift in TVET perception
RUNDU – Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must be repositioned as a primary strategic investment for national industrialisation rather than being viewed as a secondary educational alternative. These were the remarks of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Deputy Minister and Ndonga Linena constituency councillor Anselm Marungu, who spoke as the guest during the second... The post Marungu urges shift in TVET perception appeared first on New Era .
Kavango East beats global HIV targets
Kavango East is beating the world's HIV benchmarks, with new health data showing 96% of people in the region know their HIV status, 97% of those diagnosed are on treatment, and 96%...
Governor wants bridge between Angola and Nam
RUNDU – Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka wants Namibia and Angola to revisit discussions for a permanent bridge linking Namibia and Angola at Rundu. This is because the high demand at the current temporary floating bridge shows a permanent structure is necessary. The said floating bridge was erected in 2014. In urging for renewed bilateral... The post Governor wants bridge between Angola and Nam appeared first on New Era .
Elemu dreams big with Rundu Chiefs
Newly appointed Rundu Chiefs head coach Agnus Elemu says the club’s ambitious plans to return to the Premier League and eventually compete on the African stage convinced him to take charge of the first division side. Elemu, who previously coached FC Ongos and African Stars, joined Rundu Chiefs shortly after his spell with Stars ended,... The post Elemu dreams big with Rundu Chiefs appeared first on New Era .
Ministry ramps up tractor repairs ahead of ploughing season
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is repairing and servicing tractors and agricultural implements across the country to ensure farmers are adequately supported ahead of the upcoming ploughing season. The nationwide intervention is currently underway in Rundu, Kavango East Region, where the ministry is working to restore government-owned agricultural machinery ... The post Ministry ramps up tractor repairs ahead of ploughing season appeared first on Info
Ministry accelerates tractor servicing ahead of 2026/27 cropping season
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is accelerating the servicing and repair of tractors and agricultural implements across the country to ensure farmers have access to functional machinery ahead of the 2026/27 summer cropping season. The National Tractor and Agricultural Implements Servicing Intervention is currently under way at the Rundu ... The post Ministry accelerates tractor servicing ahead of 2026/27 cropping season appeared first on Informanté .
MPs poke holes in local governance
Auleria Wakudumo Public hearings by the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) have exposed persistent, systemic weaknesses in the financial management and administration of local authorities. The hearings, held as the committee examined reports of the Auditor- General, have brought to light a pattern that extends beyond individual audit findings. From Rundu, Nkurenkure,... The post MPs poke holes in local governance appeared first on New Era .
DAPP credited for awakening Kavango village
Elizabeth Likoro Villagers from Shinyungwe in the Kavango East region celebrated their vegetable harvest under the Climate Change Action Centre at Linus Shashipapo Youth Centre. The centre was established to promote climate change awareness activities in the region. It has mobilised 52 community members, including women and youth, who have established a one-hectare community garden... The post DAPP credited for awakening Kavango village appeared first on New Era .
Rundu blames skills gap for audit backlog
Rundu Town Council CEO Olavi Nathanael says the local authority relies on consultants to compile outstanding financial statements because its existing finance staff lack specialise...
Operation ZAKAWE a success
KATIMA MULILO – Zambezi regional Commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, has declared the 10-day simultaneous rollout of phase two of the Namibian Police’s Operation ZAKAWE a success. Operation ZAKAWE was launched in 2020 and is a joint NamPol initiative spanning three regions – Zambezi, Kavango West, and Kavango East. Phase two of the operation ran from... The post Operation ZAKAWE a success appeared first on New Era .
DBN outreach expands access to development finance
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has taken its financing programmes to entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the Omaheke, Kavango East and Kavango West regions. The bank held a four-day outreach programme from 27 to 30 July 2026 as part of its efforts to make businesses more aware of the financing available to them. The... The post DBN outreach expands access to development finance appeared first on New Era .
Rundu council backs People’s Assembly for residents
Sostenus Wilherm Rundu Town Council has unanimously adopted a motion seeking to establish a Rundu People’s Assembly (RPA) and Rundu Youth Advisory Council (RYAC), in a move aimed at giving residents and young people a more permanent role in municipal decision-making. The motion, introduced by Rundu Town Council councillor Kufuna Patrick Masonde, was adopted without […]
Rundu under fire over missing financial reports
Hambeleleni Daniel Rundu Town Council has been facing questions over its failure to submit financial statements for several years. The matter came to light during a public hearing by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts in Rundu. The committee questioned the council about a consolidated audit report covering the financial years that ended on... The post Rundu under fire over missing financial reports appeared first on New Era .
Recycling Heroes Project empowers, creates jobs
RUNDU – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia, working with local authorities, recyclers, and the Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF), has initiated the 2026 R
Farmer bypasses hurdles to feed Rundu
MUPAPAMA – Along the banks of the Kavango River, some 55km east of Rundu, an agricultural revolution is quietly taking root. On a small piece of land in
Rundu man’s body recovered
RUNDU – A tragic border crossing ended in fatalities last week after a canoe capsized on the Kavango River, claiming the life of a 52-year-old resident. Ac
Accidental fire destroys N$3 million lodge project in Kavango East
Sostenus Wilherm Entrepreneur Isdor Muronga says a fire has destroyed much of a lodge he had been building for years in Andara village in the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East region, wiping out an investment of more than N$3 million and forcing him to appeal to Namibians for help to rebuild the project. In […]
DBN invests N$154m in Kavango East over 10 years
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) says it has invested N$154.45 million in Kavango East over the past decade, with the bulk of the funding going towards housing, construction a...
‘What about arrest warrants?’
RUNDU – While describing the Office of the Judiciary’s traffic fine amnesty as a noble and commendable idea, lawyer Bernhard Tjatjara warned the initiative lacks clarity regarding outstanding warrants of arrest. The amnesty, which runs from 3 August 2026 to 30 September 2026, allows motorists to pay overdue admissions of guilt traffic fines. However, the... The post ‘What about arrest warrants?’ appeared first on New Era .
Vandalised Rundu streetlights cost Nored N$2m
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) spent approximately N$2 million during the past financial year repairing and restoring Rundu’s vandalised street lighting infr...
Rundu battles illegal street trading
More than 300 trading stalls across Rundu stand empty while illegal vendors continue to occupy pavements, parking areas and the entrances to businesses, exposing the growing challe...
EIF’s donated livestock feeds arrive this week
KATIMA MULILO – The Zambezi Regional Council’s director of planning, monitoring and evaluation, Beaven Walubita, has assured livestock farmers that supplementary livestock feed donated by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) will be transported from Rundu to Katima Mulilo this week. In an interview with Nampa on Friday, Walubita said the donation pledged on... The post EIF’s donated livestock feeds arrive this week appeared first on New Era .
Hausiku buried at Kapako
RUNDU – Decorated liberation struggle veteran and former Rundu deputy mayor Toini Mwahangange Hausiku was buried at the Kapako Royal Cemetery in Kavango West
Salem celebrates bumper winter harvest
Various farmers at the Salem Green Scheme Project in Kavango East have hailed their recent winter harvest while stressing the need for more formal markets to sell their produce. In an interview, Anna-Marie Mwambu, a small-scale horticultural farmer, said they had made good progress this season, producing a sufficient supply of carrots, cabbages and onions.... The post Salem celebrates bumper winter harvest appeared first on New Era .
Shaningwa wraps up busy week with SWAPO leadership and women’s empowerment seminars
Staff Reporter SWAPO Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa has concluded a busy week of engagements, officiating at a three-day leadership training seminar for the Rundu Urban District before travelling to Okongo Village in the Ohangwena Region to open the SWAPO Party Women’s Council (SPWC) Annual Regional Seminar on Saturday. Shaningwa led and officially closed the leadership ... The post Shaningwa wraps up busy week with SWAPO leadership and women’s empowerment seminars appeared first on In
KIFI safeguards Namibia’s inland fisheries through research and conservation
Staff Reporter THE Kamutjonga Inland Fisheries Institute (KIFI) is playing a crucial role in protecting Namibia’s freshwater resources through scientific research, fish population monitoring, aquaculture development and environmental education aimed at ensuring sustainable benefits for future generations. Located on the Kavango River in the Kavango East Region, KIFI serves as Namibia’s leading freshwater research and ... The post KIFI safeguards Namibia’s inland fisheries through research and co
Kavango East flood victims get relief
More than 40 flood-affected households in Mbapuka village, within the Mukwe constituency of the Kavango East region, have received much-needed relief after the
Rundu leaders are delivering- Shaningwa
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has praised visible infrastructure development in Rundu, saying progress on housing and other projects shows what effective leadership can...
Local entrepreneur aims to spice up market with homemade chilli
A visit to her uncle’s house in Rundu in 2020 changed Helena Nambalu’s life. It was there that she tasted homemade chilli sauce for the first time, an experience that inspired her to start her own business. Curious to see if she could make the same sauce, she bought fresh ingredients and prepared it at home... The post Local entrepreneur aims to spice up market with homemade chilli appeared first on New Era .
Suspect in rape case denied bail
A man police suspect may be linked to the alleged rape of nine women in Rundu since December has been denied bail after appearing in the Rundu Magistrate's Court on charges of rape...
Hambyuka demands value for N$22.5m school upgrade
RUNDU - Kavango East Regional Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka warns against half-hearted efforts and abandoned projects, calling for full accountability and transpa
Government allocates over N$20 million to upgrade Cocoma Primary School
Staff Reporter THE Cocoma Primary School in the Kavango East Region is set to undergo a major upgrade after the Ministry of Education allocated N$22.5 million for the construction of classrooms, hostel blocks and other facilities. The development follows an appeal by the school’s principal, Moses Ndumba, for the government to upgrade the school’s community ... The post Government allocates over N$20 million to upgrade Cocoma Primary School appeared first on Informanté .
Rundu vendors brave long walks to earn a living
While many residents are still asleep, street vendors in Rundu have already started preparing for another day of trading, some walking as far as eight kilometres from their homes t...
Rundu State Hospital medicine shortage part of national crisis – Health Ministry
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Social Services has responded to reports of a critical shortage of medicines at Rundu State Hospital and clinics, saying the shortage of pharmaceuticals is not an isolated matter but rather an issue currently being experienced countrywide. “The situation at Rundu State Hospital and our local clinics has reached ... The post Rundu State Hospital medicine shortage part of national crisis – Health Ministry appeared first on Informanté .
Kavango East blueberry farm emerges as key driver of regional growth
Staff Reporter THE landmark commercial blueberry farming project in the Kavango East Region has reached a significant milestone, with 136 hectares now under cultivation. “We have witnessed an agricultural and industrial breakthrough. Blueberry Namibia now has 136 hectares under cultivation, representing an investment of N$400 million,” Kavango East Regional Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka said. Hambyuka made ... The post Kavango East blueberry farm emerges as key driver of regional growth appeared f