Regional council in Kavango East that partners with organizations on development and cultural events, including boxing tournaments and agro-processing initiatives.
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The Namibian
Kavango East Regional Council is organizing in partnership the boxing bonanza
“This boxing bonanza, that will be organised in partnership with the Kavango East Regional Council, is more than just a title defence – it's a celebration of the first and only international champion to hail from the Kavango East Region…”
Mukungu to top the bill in RunduThe Namibian
Kavango East Regional Council was represented by chairperson Stefanus Sinonge at consultations
“He was accompanied by Kavango East Regional Council chairperson Stefanus Sinonge and Rundu Rural constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu.”
Governor consults on reviving Uvhungu-Vhungu dairyNew Era
Kavango East Regional Council participated in delegation meeting on agro-processing project
“The delegation comprised officials from the OPM, the Kavango East Regional Council, the ministry of agriculture, Kayengona headman Bonifatius Kandjimi, the Rundu Rural constituency councillor, and members of the chief council of the Vasambyu Traditional Authority.”
Youth welcome Uvhungu-Vungu agro-processing projectNew Era
Kavango East Regional Council secured a lease through the project
“the project has already secured a lease through the directorate of education and the Kavango East Regional Council.”
Plans underway for crocodile park in RunduTwo children—a Grade 1 pupil and a 15-year-old—drowned in the Kavango River at Divundu after a canoe capsized in a strong current. Residents say police did not respond until Saturday, a day after the Friday incident, raising questions about emergency-response systems in communities along rivers.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Two children—a Grade 1 pupil and a 15-year-old—drowned in the Kavango River at Divundu after a canoe capsized in a strong current. Residents say police did not respond until Saturday, a day after the Friday incident, raising questions about emergency-response systems in communities along rivers.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bwabwata National Park debate involves competing claims by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority and Khwe community over historical jurisdictional interests and traditional leadership recognition, spanning Kavango East and Zambezi regions. The article argues that resolving the dispute requires an impartial facilitator rather than a government minister, given the complexity of conservation, community rights, and land issues at stake.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A fire that destroyed N$1.6 million in property at Andara Lodge in Mukwe constituency has exposed gaps in firefighting services; the nearest firefighting vehicle, stationed 25km away in Divundu, was not operational at the time. Local leaders are calling for 24-hour emergency response units and improved firefighting services, noting that fires in the constituency have become common.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Boxer Martin "Alligator" Mukungu will headline a boxing event in Rundu on 17 October, where he will defend his WBO Africa junior lightweight title against Lucky Manyebane of South Africa. The event, organised by MTC Sunshine Boxing & Fitness Academy in partnership with Kavango East Regional Council, will feature musical performances and cultural displays.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The governor of Kavango East is reviving the government's idle Uvhungu-Vhungu dairy farm, which has been non-operational for 16 years. About 70% of the resuscitation work is complete, with plans for joint ventures and approximately N$160 million needed to make the farm operational.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister James Sankwasa visited Rundu to help resolve a years-long succession dispute over the Gciriku Traditional Authority following the death of Hompa Kassian Shiyambi in 2019, but a consultation session ended without naming a successor. The minister indicated that additional stakeholders must be heard and that customary law, rather than courts, should determine the leadership outcome, while the vacancy continues to block land allocation and traditional administration functions.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Young politicians in Kavango East say they are leveraging Namibia's 36th independence anniversary to translate freedom into tangible development, addressing persistent challenges including limited infrastructure, youth unemployment, and inadequate access to water, sanitation, electricity and connectivity in rural areas.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Young people in Rundu Rural constituency have welcomed a government plan to establish an agro-processing facility at Uvhungu-Vungu that would process juice and jam from locally grown fruits, with expectations of creating over 50 jobs and providing skills training in fruit processing and value addition. The project, which aligns with the Sixth National Development Plan and Vision 2030, stems from agreements made in August 2025, though officials warn that delays could worsen poverty and increase crime among youth.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa inspected the Tutungeni area of Rundu and ordered urgent action to address severe soil erosion and sinkholes caused by uncontrolled stormwater, directing authorities to submit emergency procurement requests to the Ministry of Finance by Monday. The minister expressed concern that the situation had worsened since his previous visit and criticised the slow pace of interventions and poor management by local leaders.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Local businessman Peter Immanuel is transforming the Maria Mwengere facility into a crocodile park, with construction underway and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism set to donate the animals. The project aims to educate communities about crocodile behaviour to prevent river attacks and boost tourism in the Kavango region.
23 January 2026 · New Era →