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The Namibian
… Operation Zakawe was launched in 2020 and is a joint police initiative spanning three regions – the Zambezi, Kavango West and Kavango East regions. …
Operation Zakawe a success – commissioner Sakuwa-NeoWindhoek Observer
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 fo …
Accidental fire destroys N$3 million lodge project in Kavango EastNew Era
… Meanwhile, Kavango East submitted roughly 1 700 applications but has recorded only 26 approvals to date, highlighting the growing pressure on government to improve both the quality of applications and processing efficiency. …
Only 353 of 13 700 funds approved …Govt overhauls youth fund applicationsNamibian Sun
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... …
DBN invests N$154m in Kavango East over 10 yearsThe Namibian
… Bottom-placed Namibian Navy have only collected three points all season and will definitely go into the play-offs, while Smart Girls from Kavango East seem set to join them. …
Unbeaten NCS marching to fourth titleThe Namibian
… According to the spokesperson, the programme began in the Omaheke region before expanding to the Kavango East and Kavango West regions, and is currently underway in the Oshikoto region. …
Ministry steps up removal of illegal communal fencesWindhoek Observer
… The exercise started in the Omaheke region before moving to Kavango East and Kavango West and is currently underway in the Oshikoto region. …
Government intensifies crackdown on illegal communal land fencesThe Namibian
… Political commentator Dobson Kwala says it was important that Shaningwa publicly addressed the allegations, warning that prolonged speculation creates uncertainty and erodes trust within the party. “It is good she spoke out against these allegations, both in Kavango East and agai …
Shaningwa denies plot to topple Nandi-NdaitwahWindhoek Observer
… Communities in Kavango East, Kunene, Zambezi, Hardap or //Kharas often confront different development realities. …
From Conversation to Change: Making the Geingob Town Hall MatterThe Namibian
… Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa made the remarks this week at the opening of the Rundu-Urban district leadership training in the Kavango East region. …
Swapo leaders told to adopt strategic thinkingThe Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has paused registration of new beneficiaries for the Conditional Basic Income Grant due to depleted funding, with resumption dependent on future budgetary resources. The monthly cash grant, paid to vulnerable Namibians aged 18–59, currently provides N$600 per month to eligible households.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has paused registration of new beneficiaries for the Conditional Basic Income Grant due to depleted funding, with resumption dependent on future budgetary resources. The monthly cash grant, paid to vulnerable Namibians aged 18–59, currently provides N$600 per month to eligible households.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Ninety mothers and caregivers in Kamutjonga village near Divundu have received reusable cloth nappy starter kits through the Kavango Cares Reusable Cloth Nappy Project, which aims to reduce disposable nappy waste and household costs while protecting the environment.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 36-year-old Kavango East resident has indicated his intention to plead guilty to murder and attempted murder charges in the Windhoek High Court. He is accused of killing his mother in November 2024 and attempting to kill his father during the same incident.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education told the National Assembly that preparations for the 2026 national examinations are complete, with venues, markers, invigilators and question papers in place, and results expected by the second week of January 2027. All 14 education directorates have made provisions for holiday classes, teachers have undergone professional development, and more than 2,000 markers will be involved in the examination process.
1 October 2026 · Informanté →
Three men from Rundu were arrested at Bwabwata National Park on Monday after attempting to sell two elephant tusks without a permit to an undercover official. The suspects face charges of illegal possession of a controlled wildlife product, and the tusks have been confiscated.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Retired members of the Namibian Defence Force from Kavango East and Kavango West regions will gather in Rundu on 3 October 2026 for the third Fellowship Day hosted by the Defence Force Foundation, bringing together serving and former soldiers to reconnect and strengthen bonds formed through military service.
30 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has scheduled public consultations on proposed amendments to lotteries and gambling regulations in six regions from 5 to 14 October. Key amendments include standardised application and registration fees, a 5% monitoring fee on net monthly income, a 1% maintenance fee on gross income for a Central Electronic Monitoring System, and coordination with the Namibia Revenue Agency to address undeclared operators and winners.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approximately N$300 million available for housing construction, but must distribute it among 59 local authorities as budget constraints limit the government's response to growing housing demand. The ministry identified mushrooming informal settlements as a technical challenge, while research is underway to assess the housing market and identify affordable construction methods.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for children's equal access to education, healthcare and opportunities regardless of where they are born or raised. Census data, however, shows school enrolment varies significantly by region, from 54.3% in Kunene to 82.8% in Kavango East.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Agriculture has partially lifted Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, allowing movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. The Directorate of Veterinary Services said preliminary findings show the outbreak remains localised in //Kharas Region, and livestock traced to Otjozondjupa tested negative for FMD.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
Martin 'Alligator' Mukungu's WBO title defence against South African challenger Siphosethu Mvula has been postponed to 21 November in Rundu, with the bout expected to be headlined by a card featuring several other fights including Mateus 'The Beast' Heita and Harry Simon Jr competing for the IBF Africa title.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency says the N$40 million currently allocated for grain procurement is insufficient to absorb the large quantities farmers have available to sell following this season's harvest, particularly mahangu and maize in the northern regions.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations recorded progress in employment services and labour-law enforcement in the first quarter of 2026/27, registering 3,487 jobseekers, reporting 706 vacancies, and making 257 job placements. During the quarter, 759 workplaces were inspected with 70% found compliant, while four cases of child labour were identified and five non-fatal workplace accidents were reported.
15 September 2026 · Informanté →
A woman was seriously burned to her face, hands and legs after a suspect allegedly kicked a pot of boiling porridge at her during an argument at Mutjiku village in Kavango East on Thursday. The victim was admitted to hospital, and the suspect has been arrested and remains in police custody.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Karolina Conrad, inspired by support her own children received from Orange Babies Namibia Foundation, started the Tutala-Omwene Soup Kitchen in Mausivi village in February 2025. The kitchen currently serves 240 children aged two to 13 free meals twice a week, including porridge, rice, macaroni, and vegetables.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Christ's Love Ministries Sauyemwa has built a one-bedroom house for Theresia Adao, a 66-year-old blind pensioner with a leg disability living in unsafe conditions in Kavango East. The church began assisting her in 2019, providing temporary shelter while construction commenced in January, and also settled her outstanding water bill.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate for August reached 5%, up from 3.2% in August 2025, with monthly inflation at 0.6%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Zone 2 (Khomas Region) recorded the highest annual inflation rate at 5.9%, while Zone 1 recorded the lowest at 4%.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An Angolan national was arrested at Rundu in Kavango East on Tuesday after being found with 340 bundles of dried kudu and impala meat valued at N$5,250 without a permit. He faces a charge of possession of game meat.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nored's CEO disclosed that copper cable theft has resulted in direct annual losses of about N$4.5 million, with 671 theft incidents reported this year across six regions, causing power outages lasting between three and 146 hours.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has warned local authorities against relying solely on municipal tariffs and government transfers to finance development, instead urging them to diversify revenue through commercial opportunities such as property development, tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, with the government preparing to spray 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions. The health minister announced that 99,078 cases were contracted locally while 23,354 were imported, and Kavango East region accounts for 30.6% of cases.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Rundu Town Council has established Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (Pty) Ltd, a wholly council-owned commercial company intended to strengthen the town's revenue base, attract investment, and support municipal service delivery. Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare remarked that the company belongs to residents and should prioritize public service delivery alongside generating profit, while local authorities should explore innovative financing methods to meet growing demand for infrastructure and services.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
Kavango East governor Julius Hambyuka says government-run green schemes in the region are showing signs of improved production, with some now fully operational, though several still lack enough equipment and farming implements. The region's six green schemes currently receive central funding, and the Ministry of Agriculture acknowledges equipment shortages due to budget constraints and is prioritising purchasing more supplies.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia allocated N$24.8 billion (23.4% of national budget, 8.9% of GDP) to education in 2025/26, but most funds go to salaries and operations rather than infrastructure and programmes. Despite investment, a 2024 Afrobarometer survey found 62% of respondents said the government was handling educational needs 'very/fairly badly', and attainment data show most grades cluster at D and E levels.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A man, Paulu Katombera (23), died after allegedly being stabbed in the neck with a broken beer bottle by Antonio Ngeve (29), his alleged romantic partner, at a mini market in Rundu's Ndama area on Saturday. Ngeve was arrested and remanded in custody pending police investigations.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The All People's Party backs survivors and families protesting outside Mahango Game Park in Kavango East, who are calling for compensation from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism for injuries and deaths from human-wildlife conflict. APP president Ambrosius Kumbwa said the ministry should address grievances with transparency and accountability, and called for a government mechanism to compensate and support victims.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An exhibition called 'Namibia – A Photographic View' features work by photographers Margaret Courtney-Clarke and Rachel Sakeus exploring drought, forced relocation, and life in Windhoek's informal settlements. The exhibition is part of cultural relations between Mannheim and Windhoek, and showcases portraiture and documentation of San and indigenous peoples navigating displacement and climate challenges across rural Namibian regions.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →