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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 .
Ground broken for N$22.5m Cocoma Primary School expansion
Construction of new classrooms, hostel facilities and other infrastructure at Cocoma Primary School in the Kavango East region is set to begin on Monday.
Sowing of a grandmother’s legacy
A young Kavango East farmer is continuing her grandmother’s four-decade-old vegetable growing legacy, despite water shortages and ageing infrastructure threatening production. For Magdalena Jose (30), farming is about more than just growing vegetables. It is about continuing the work her grandmother, Joakina Andreas, started more than 40 years ago. Every day, Jose heads to a […] The post Sowing of a grandmother’s legacy appeared first on The Namibian .
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...
New book tells Cuca Tops’ remarkable rise
Author Mathias Ngwangwama says Cuca Tops FC’s remarkable rise from Rundu to Namibia’s top football division is not only a sporting success story, but also one of resilience, leadership and organisational excellence. Speaking to Desert FM following the launch of his book, ‘Mind is Might: The History of Cuca Tops Football Club’, at the Namibia […] The post New book tells Cuca Tops’ remarkable rise appeared first on The Namibian .
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
NIDA faces N$3.1m lawsuit over failed go-karting project
Sostenus Wilherm The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) is awaiting a High Court judgment in a dispute with Phat Pharm Construction (Pty) Ltd, which is demanding more than N$3.1 million in damages after an alleged failed agreement to establish a go-karting business at the Rundu Convention Centre. Justice Gladice Pickering is set to deliver judgment […]
Bipa counters governor's no-office criticism
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) has rejected claims by Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka that the region has no local office, saying it established a...
Kavango East youth unemployment tops 60%
Youth unemployment in the Kavango East region has remained above 60%, far exceeding Namibia's national youth unemployment rate of 44.4%."Youth unemployment remains above 60%," regi...
Hambyuka maps out Kavango East’s economic resurgence
RUNDU – Kavango East regional governor Hamunyera Hambyuka delivered a historic State of the Region Address (Sora) on Friday. He presented a comprehensive account of a highly successful financial year and establishing a firm development blueprint for the region. Addressing the Regional Council auditorium, Hambyuka balanced high praise for budgetary performance with candid remarks about... The post Hambyuka maps out Kavango East’s economic resurgence appeared first on New Era .
Countdown on for the ordination of Rundu’s new Catholic Bishop
Placido Hilukilwa THE countdown is on. In ten days’ time, Rundu in the Kavango East Region will host a historic moment for Namibia’s Catholic Church as Father Linus Ngenomesho is ordained bishop. Appointed by Pope Leo XIV on 11 May this year to head the Catholic Vicariate of Rundu, Ngenomesho’s consecration is expected to draw ... The post Countdown on for the ordination of Rundu’s new Catholic Bishop appeared first on Informanté .
Cocoma school hostel awaiting ablution facilities
Beki-Kumata, the fishing company that ‘adopted’ Cocoma Primary School in the Kavango East region, says two newly constructed hostel blocks are ready to be occupied but cannot be used until ablution facilities are completed. Company chief executive Manfried Likoro yesterday said the responsibility of ablution facilities lies with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, […] The post Cocoma school hostel awaiting ablution facilities appeared first on The Namibian .
Kavango East records 225 learner pregnancies in first term
A Grade 4 pupil was among 225 learners who fell pregnant in the Kavango East region in the first term of 2026, education officials say.Two constituencies – Rundu Rural and Rundu Ur...
Mitili gomoRundu kwasikisamo nzodi zendi
Eyi kwatamekere tupu ngwendi yokuligusa mukuma, nye ngesi yina kuru egano lyamitili gatunga moRundu ntani mutungi gweyi yonongodi Martha Ngeve, ogu ana tjindji mudwaro gokutunga yikoverero yongodi ngesi kuna kutunga nye mudwaro goufuuli, nombya, ntani yimwe eyi ana kurugana nomawoko omu nye ana kugava sihonena vamwe nawo vatwikire komeho nomagano gawo gomawa. Nampili ngomu gakara... The post Mitili gomoRundu kwasikisamo nzodi zendi appeared first on New Era .
Evango lyokurara vanasure posure zaCocoma vanazipimbwa unene
Belinda Kulatau Rundu -sure zaCocoma zoprimere mukurona gwazo Moses Ndumba kahundilire epangero novanangesefa vavatere sure ezi zakara nononzugo dokurara vanasure edi vadika vene womukunda, vanona kurara pevhu morwa kapi vana kara noyihepwa yangoso. Azo kwakara no kilo 164km kutunda koRundu oze koNdiyona, Cocoma sure zakara novanona wokusika ko 260, sinzi sawo kwakara asi wokutunda momambo... The post Evango lyokurara vanasure posure zaCocoma vanazipimbwa unene appeared first on New Era .
Cocoma Primary pupils sleeping on ‘hostel’ floors
Severe accommodation shortages at Cocoma Primary School in the Kavango East region have left pupils sleeping on mattresses on the floor, parents say. Videos and pictures seen by The Namibian show pupils sleeping on mattresses in the sand. The school, located at Kakekete village of the Ndiyona constituency, does not have proper flooring despite numerous […] The post Cocoma Primary pupils sleeping on ‘hostel’ floors appeared first on The Namibian .
SOE Games inject millions into Rundu …but corporate giants squeeze local vendors
RUNDU –While the multi-sport tournament brought massive economic gains to the Kavango East region, small-scale entrepreneurs have raised serious concerns over unfair competition from major corporate suppliers. The week-long event, which brought together over 4 500 participants from 47 public enterprises, turned the riverside town into a bustling commercial hub. Informal food stalls, accommodation facilities,... The post SOE Games inject millions into Rundu …but corporate giants squeeze local ven
Suspect flees after alleged rape of 86-year-old woman
A manhunt is underway in Kavango East following the alleged rape of an 86-year-old woman at Popa village in the Mukwe constituency shortly after midnight on Friday. Police said the...
Cocoma hostel urgently needs upgrade
Belinda Kulatau RUNDU – Cocoma Primary School principal Moses Ndumba appeals to government and the business community to help upgrade the school’s community hostel, where learners sleep on the ground due to inadequate facilities. Located about 164 kilometres from Rundu in the Ndiyona constituency, Cocoma Primary School has 260 learners, the majority of whom are... The post Cocoma hostel urgently needs upgrade appeared first on New Era .
Elderly woman raped in Divundu
Staff Reporter AN 89-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the Kavango East Region by a suspect who is currently on the run. According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, the incident of rape happened on Friday, 03 July 2026, at about 00:00 at Popa Village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region. It is alleged that ... The post Elderly woman raped in Divundu appeared first on Informanté .
SEXUAL ASSAULT
An 86-year-old pensioner was allegedly raped at Popa Village in the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East Region in the early hours of Friday. According to the police weekend serious crime report, the suspect allegedly entered the victim’s room while she was asleep and sexually assaulted her. The woman reportedly screamed for help before her […]
CEOs’ forum urges govt to appoint boards on merit
RUNDU – Public Enterprises CEOs’ Forum chairperson Fluksman Samuehl has called on government to appoint board members based on merit, arguing that competent leadership is essential to achieving the goals of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Speaking at the opening of the Public Enterprises CEOs’ Forum in Rundu yesterday, Samuehl said the performance of... The post CEOs’ forum urges govt to appoint boards on merit appeared first on New Era .
NCS, Raptors renew title push as volleyball league heads to Rundu
The MTC Volleyball National League returns to Rundu this weekend, with teams battling for crucial points in Round 4 at the Rundu Trade Fair Hall. The league arrives in Kavango East on the back of an exciting Round 3 in Zambezi’s Katima Mulilo, where Namibia Defence Force (NDF) Raptors handed Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) their […] The post NCS, Raptors renew title push as volleyball league heads to Rundu appeared first on The Namibian .
Rundu het net 16 groot vullishouers
Die Rundu-dorpsraad het erken dat die dorp nie genoeg groot vullishouers het om inwoners behoorlik te bedien nie.Daar word beplan om nou bykomende groot vullishouers (skips) aan te...
Rampant cable theft rock Rundu … threaten power supply
RUNDU – Rundu is facing a crisis as widespread copper cable theft cripples infrastructure and drains critical funds. The Rundu Town Council and Northern Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) have been reporting daily vandalism of electrical networks. Paulus Ndingo, who is head of law enforcement at the council, stated that thieves are targeting residential, commercial... The post Rampant cable theft rock Rundu … threaten power supply appeared first on New Era .
Wakudumo denies ‘chopping’ N$31 000 pledged
Former Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo denies mishandling money pledged to a boy (14) who became famous after allegedly walking over 200km from Divundu to Rundu to attend Sam Nujoma’s memorial service in 2025. The 14-year-old told The Namibian on Thursday that the promises, including N$31 000 pledged to take him back to school, were […] The post Wakudumo denies ‘chopping’ N$31 000 pledged appeared first on The Namibian .
Omega 1 threatens revolt over poor services
OMEGA 1 – The Omega 1 community has issued a five-day ultimatum to authorities, threatening unspecified action if they are not allocated a dedicated ambulance, among other services remaining beyond their reach or poorly rendered. The Village Development Committee (VDC) chairperson, Festus Hafeni, voiced these pressing community grievances to Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka during... The post Omega 1 threatens revolt over poor services appeared first on New Era .
Ngato institute unveils board
RUNDU – The Ngato Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) this week unveiled their new board members, with former Kavango East education director Fanuel Kapapero as chairperson. He is deputised by Milton Mwiya, while Trudy Musheti and Christoph Sikosi are secretaries. Other members are Jeremia Ntinda, Lawrence Ortmann, Thomas Mboma, Anton Musole, John Kamwi, Jacob... The post Ngato institute unveils board appeared first on New Era .
Julinho earns FIFA nod
Rundu-based club Julinho Athletics FC have received recognition for their project, ‘Building a Sustainable Football Development Model in Namibia’, which FIFA commended for its strategic clarity, feasibility and potential impact on club management. The only other club to receive the distinction was Ubombo Sugar FC of Eswatini. In a statement shared with Nampa on Wednesday,... The post Julinho earns FIFA nod appeared first on New Era .
‘Rundu se donker strate Nored se skuld’
Die burgemeester van Rundu, Andreas Jikerwa, het die kragverspreider in die Noorde, Nored, daarvan beskuldig dat hy versuim om die dorp se straatligte in stand te hou. Jikerwa...
Kavango teachers decry poor roads
Joyce Kamwanga RUNDU – Teachers in the Kavango East continue to face difficult working conditions, including poor road infrastructure leading to remote schools, limited resources and staff shortages, education officials have said. Speaking during the KavangoEast regional stakeholders conference in Rundu last week, education director Christine Shilima praised teachers for their commitment despite the challenges... The post Kavango teachers decry poor roads appeared first on New Era .
Residents refuse tapping of Kavango River water
RUNDU – Kavango inhabitants are not rejecting the planned NamWater project to pump water from the Kavango River for its sake but because they are saving the river from being destroyed. This is according to Hompa Sofia Mundjembwe Kanyetu of the Shambyu Traditional Authority in Kavango East. She said this during the consultative event on... The post Residents refuse tapping of Kavango River water appeared first on New Era .
Governor demands rebuild for dilapidated Omega School
OMEGA 1 – Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has urged the government to urgently build new classroom blocks, a kitchen and a dining hall at the dilapidated Omega Combined School. The government school is situated in the isolated Omega 1 settlement within the Mukwe constituency. This school primarily serves children from local and nearby San... The post Governor demands rebuild for dilapidated Omega School appeared first on New Era .
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 […]
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 .