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KAVANGO WEST STRENGTHENS MEASURES TO PREVENT FMD SPREAD

Katwitwi Build Together beneficiaries decry ‘cramped’ homes

Some beneficiaries of the National Build Together Housing Programme in Katwitwi settlement in Kavango West say their tiny and allegedly poorly designed homes fall short of expectat...

KAVANGO WEST LEADERSHIP PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE FORMER FIRST LADY PENEHUPIFO POHAMBA

Teen inventor quits scholarship, fearing idea theft

A Kavango West teenager who generated electricity from scrap batteries and water has quit the institute that gave him a three-year scholarship after a dispute over how to demonstra...

KAVANGO WEST URGED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

KAVANGO WEST LEADERSHIP AND NBC PLEDGE STRONGER COOPERATION TO IMPROVE INFORMATION ACCESS

NKURENKURU TO HOST WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY

KAVANGO WEST COUNCIL RAISES CONCERNS OVER SERVICE DELIVERY

New sanitation facilities handed over in Kavango West

Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has handed over newly constructed sanitation facilities at four clinics and one health centre in the Kavango West Region, as part of Government’s efforts to improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene services. The facilities were handed over at Kapako Clinic, Mburu-Uru Clinic, Nzinze ... The post New sanitation facilities handed over in Kavango West appeared first on Informanté .

KAVANGO WEST HEALTH AUTHORITIES URGE RESIDENTS TO ALLOW MALARIA SPRAYING

MARUNGU ASSESSES RURAL TOURISM PROJECTS IN KAVANGO WEST

Five Kavango West health facilities get sanitation facilities

Sostenus Wilherm Five health facilities in Kavango West have received newly constructed sanitation facilities under a N$3.3 billion national water and sanitation programme, in a move the government says will improve conditions for patients, health workers and surrounding communities. The facilities, handed over by the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform (MAFWLR) on […]

BOOK DOCUMENTING NKURENKURU TREES LAUNCHED

ReconAfrica raises N$254m for Kavango West-1X testing

Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd (ReconAfrica) has raised C$21.9 million (N$254 million) through a bought-deal public offering to fund a horizontal sidetrack and production testing programme at the Kavango West 1X well in Namibia.

KAVANGO WEST RECORDS 168 ROAD CRASHES

Kavango West Governor seeks postponement of VTC inauguration

Staff Reporter Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo has called for the planned inauguration of the Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre to be halted, emphasising that key construction projects at the centre have yet to be completed. This was announced by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s (MICT) Kavango West Office, which highlighted that the inauguration ... The post Kavango West Governor seeks postponement of VTC inauguration appeared first on Informanté .

NKURENKURU VTC INAUGURATION HALTED

‘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 .