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24 April 2026
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Kavango East

Also known as: Kavango East Netball Association

Tourism & Environment

Kavango East celebrates forests' role in livelihoods and economies

The News

Communities, government leaders and development partners gathered in Kavango East on 23 March to commemorate International Day of Forests, emphasizing sustainable forest management and highlighting how forest resources support livelihoods through activities like woodcraft production. The event, hosted under the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme, featured a tree-planting ceremony, an indigenous walk to observe tree species, and an information-sharing session on the ecological, cultural and economic importance of indigenous trees.

10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Kavango East celebrates forests' role in livelihoods and economies

    Communities, government leaders and development partners gathered in Kavango East on 23 March to commemorate International Day of Forests, emphasizing sustainable forest management and highlighting how forest resources support livelihoods through activities like woodcraft production. The event, hosted under the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme, featured a tree-planting ceremony, an indigenous walk to observe tree species, and an information-sharing session on the ecological, cultural and economic importance of indigenous trees.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Kavango East retains Nedbank Newspaper Cup netball title

    Kavango East defeated Khomas 35–28 in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup netball final at Keetmanshoop, successfully defending their title after tactical adjustments following an earlier pool-stage loss to the same opponent. Martha Mununga of Kavango East won player of the tournament and best defender awards.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 April

  1. Ministry purchases floating bridges to aid flood-hit regions

    The Ministry of Works and Transport has bought 24,640 plastic cubes costing N$24 million that can be assembled into floating bridges to provide temporary access to communities isolated by annual floods in Oshana, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions. The modular bridges are designed to maintain access to critical services such as healthcare and education while avoiding the costs of permanent structures in areas with unpredictable flooding patterns.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026 opens with goals aplenty

    The opening day of the football tournament at Keetmanshoop saw Oshikoto thrash Ohangwena 4-1 and Oshikoto edge //Kharas 1-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals, while defending champions Kunene and other teams played to mixed results in rainy conditions.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 April

  1. Omaheke netball team targets Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup

    Omaheke's netball team manager Estmerelda Bendt says they aim to win the coveted Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, drawing in group B alongside defending champion Kavango East and Khomas. The team, coached by Monica Bohitile and Gregg Makari, finished second last year and has received support from the regional council and municipality for preparation.

    3 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Keetmanshoop prepares for 24th Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup

    The town is hosting the prestigious youth football and netball tournament starting on Good Friday, with teams from all 14 regions expected to attend. The NFA spokesperson says preparations are on track despite minor pitch issues, and organisers expect the event to boost the local economy.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Kavango East councillor appointed environment deputy minister

    Anselm Marungu, a Ndonga Linena constituency councillor, has been appointed deputy minister of environment and tourism by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, effective immediately, while retaining his councillor position.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Kunene, Kavango East defend Newspaper Cup titles in April

    The defending champions from Kunene and Kavango East regions will compete to retain their 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup trophies in football and netball at the tournament being held in Keetmanshoop from 3 to 6 April, bringing together under-20 teams from all 14 regions of Namibia.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia considers bee imports; local beekeepers warn against plan

    Namibia is considering importing honeybees from South Africa to improve pollination for blueberry farms in Kavango East, but beekeepers, environmentalists, and government officials warn the imports could introduce diseases, weaken native bee populations, and threaten food security. The Beekeeping Association of Namibia and Ministry of Environment and Tourism both oppose the plan, citing risks of genetic dilution and resource competition, and recommend instead investing in local beekeeping capacity.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Graduates locked out of jobs by corruption, not qualifications

    Thousands of Namibian graduates, particularly in nursing and teaching, face barriers to employment not due to lack of qualifications but due to allegations of corruption in recruitment processes. Unverified claims suggest that candidates who can pay bribes to interviewers or test markers gain unfair advantage, effectively locking out graduates from poor socio-economic backgrounds.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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