Also known as: the Kavango River · Kavango River at Rundu · Kavango River at Divundu
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New Era
… The governor paid tribute to liberation giants and the ordinary villagers of Kavango East, noting that the region served as a frontline where the Kavango River once carried the tension of conflict. …
Hambyuka calls for economic liberation, growthInformanté
… The Kavango River at Rundu has now surpassed the 7-metre threshold, reaching 7.28 metres on Thursday, while the Kavango River at Divundu recorded a water level of 4.16 metres on the same day. …
North-eastern rivers continue to riseNew Era
Kavango East is one of Namibia’s 14 regions, situated in the northeast along the Kavango River and covers an area of 23 983.2 km2. …
Know your Regional Councillors -Kavango East RegionInformanté
… Meanwhile, the Kavango River at Rundu is also nearing the 7-metre mark, rising from 6.75 metres on Friday, 13 March, to 6.98 metres on Monday, 16 March. …
Zambezi River still rising, caution advisedInformanté
… Namibia, noting that the country’s wetlands support multiple sectors, from agriculture to tourism. “In Namibia, we have quite a number of important wetlands and water bodies such as Etosha Pan, the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin, the floodplains of the Zambezi Region, and the Kavango River …
SASSCAL calls for protection of Namibia’s wetlandsInformanté
… According to the Hydrological Services, the Kavango River at Rundu recorded a water level of 6.73m on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, slightly higher than the 6.35m recorded on the same date in 2025, as well as the 5.55m recorded on 10 March 2024 and the 4.64m recorded on 11 March 2023. …
Public urged to remain cautious as Zambezi River levels surgeInformanté
… The Kavango River water level also remains high. At Rundu, the river rose from 6.56m last Monday to 6.78m this Monday, while at Divundu it increased from 3.98m to 4.09m during the same period. …
Zambezi River rises past 6 metres, surrounding communities urged to be cautiousInformanté
… The Kavango River at Rundu rose from 6.50 m last week to 6.75 m this week, while the Kavango River at Divundu increased from 3.79 m to 4.02 m over the same period. …
Zambezi River overflows, public urged to exercise cautionNew Era
… An earlier report by New Era on the technical plan indicates that it involves the construction of a robust underground canal system and the stabilisation of the slopes leading toward the Kavango River. …
N$108m for Tutungeni stormwater woesThe Namibian
… Dinyando says paddling daily from his village to Kake Primary School on the other side of the Kavango River depended on the availability of a canoe, either his family’s or a neighbour’s. …
High waters: One child’s river commute to classPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project in Kavango West Region to assess agricultural productivity and operational progress as part of her national familiarisation tour of Namibia's green schemes.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project in Kavango West Region to assess agricultural productivity and operational progress as part of her national familiarisation tour of Namibia's green schemes.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Kunene River's discharge rose by more than 300 cubic metres per second over the past week to 894.10 m³/s, and the Kavango and Orange rivers also recorded rising water levels, according to the Hydrological Services of Namibia. In contrast, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo declined over the same period.
13 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Kunene River's flow rate at Ruacana declined from 1,540.50 m³/s on Saturday to 1,125.50 m³/s by Monday, though still higher than the 708.10 m³/s recorded on the same date last year. The Zambezi River and other waterways have also experienced declining flows, but water levels remain significantly higher than those of last year.
28 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian and Angolan police are intensifying efforts to combat cross-border smuggling of fuel, cigarettes, counterfeit medicines, and other illicit goods along their 400-kilometre porous border. Despite ongoing raids and arrests, officials acknowledge there is no quick fix to the entrenched cross-border crime.
25 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Kunene River's flow rate rose from 1,543.9 m³/s on Thursday to 1,545.9 m³/s on Friday, according to Namibia's Hydrological Services, which advised communities downstream of Ruacana to remain on high alert as localised flooding remains a likely risk. The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo has declined but remains significantly higher than last year's corresponding level, prompting a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains.
24 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Kunene River's flow rate at Ruacana increased from 1,351.4 m³/s on Wednesday to 1,543.9 m³/s on Thursday, with the Hydrological Services warning communities of sustained upstream inflows and elevated levels. The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo also rose slightly, prompting flood alerts for the eastern Zambezi floodplains.
24 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Kunene River recorded a flow rate of 1,197.80 cubic metres per second on Tuesday morning, an increase from 1,058.80 m³/s a week earlier, though down from Monday's 1,386.10 m³/s. The Kavango and Zambezi rivers have seen slight declines, and the Hydrological Services of Namibia has issued a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains, urging communities to remain vigilant and activate flood preparedness measures.
22 April 2026 · Informanté →
At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy rainfall hit multiple regions including Windhoek, the north, and north-east, causing localised flooding in the capital and rapid river rises in the Zambezi and Kavango regions. Authorities recommend activating flood contingency plans in vulnerable areas across the country.
25 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi River has overflowed into eastern floodplains, submerging villages in Kabbe South and Kabbe North, while the Kavango and Chobe rivers also record high water levels. Communities along all three rivers have been advised to remain on alert and activate flood preparedness measures.
24 March 2026 · Informanté →
Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka called on residents to transition from celebrating political freedom to generating shared prosperity, addressing youth unemployment, water provision, and housing as critical challenges while emphasizing that independence must include access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for all families in the region.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Water levels in Namibia's north-eastern rivers—including the Zambezi, Chobe, and Kavango—continued to rise this week, with the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo reaching 6.84 metres and the Kavango at Rundu surpassing 7 metres. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has warned the public to remain vigilant in flood-prone areas and recommended activation of flood risk mitigation and preparedness measures, particularly near the Zambezi River, where the river has overflowed its banks and floodwaters are spreading into the eastern Zambezi floodplains.
21 March 2026 · Informanté →
Kavango East is one of Namibia's 14 regions in the northeast, covering 23,983.2 km² with Rundu as its administrative centre. The region is divided into six constituencies and its population speaks multiple languages, with Rukwangali (46%), Angolan languages (21%), and Rumanyo (18%) being most common.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Hydrological Services warns that the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is rising toward the 7-metre mark and nearly double last year's level, with water overflowing into eastern floodplains. Communities in flood-prone areas across Namibia are urged to activate flood preparedness measures as thundershowers are expected to continue river rises.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
The United Democratic Front highlighted pressing challenges affecting communities in Kunene and northern regions during a consultative meeting with President Nandi-Ndaitwah, including human-wildlife conflict that is impoverishing rural households, a legal dispute involving the regional council, housing shortages, and educational inequality between rural and urban schools. The party noted that rural residents bear the costs of wildlife conservation while wild animals are regarded as national assets, and proposed dialogue-based solutions to ongoing disputes.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
SASSCAL's Namibia Programme Coordinator emphasised that Namibia's wetlands—including Etosha Pan, the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin, and river systems—are critical for agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and water supply, and require protection as they face threats in the dry country. He noted that wetland protection is both an environmental and climate adaptation responsibility, and highlighted SASSCAL's WeMAST monitoring initiative while calling for inclusive science and stronger community and women's voices in water governance.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo has risen to 6.76 metres, significantly higher than recent years and well above last week's 3.99m reading. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has issued a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains and recommended that communities nationwide activate flood preparedness measures, as several other rivers including the Kavango and Orange are also elevated.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo rose 3.05 metres in a week to reach 6.68m by Monday, March 9, 2026, significantly higher than the 2.06m recorded on the same date last year. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has warned surrounding communities to be cautious as the river overflows its banks into the eastern Zambezi floodplains.
11 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is overflowing with water levels near 5 metres, a significant rise from levels recorded in February. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has called for intensified flood preparedness efforts in flood-prone areas including the Zambezi, Kavango, Kunene, and Orange River regions.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →
The central government has approved N$108 million to address dangerous stormwater and erosion problems in Rundu's Tutungeni suburb, with work now underway by Chinese contractor CHICO. The project involves constructing an underground canal system and stabilising slopes near the Kavango River to prevent sinkholes threatening homes and infrastructure.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
David Dinyando, from Mushangara village in Angola, was among over 150 pupils in Kavango East who paddled canoes across the Kavango River daily to attend school, risking crocodiles, hippos, and drowning, yet persisted to complete Grade 12 and now studies teaching at university. School authorities and teachers have reported the persistent safety crisis to local officials without action.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Meteorological Services predicts thunderstorms across northern, central and southern regions this weekend, with widespread rainfall expected Saturday and risk of flooding, particularly in areas near rivers where water levels have risen steadily. Communities are advised to exercise caution.
21 February 2026 · Informanté →
Water levels in northern rivers including the Zambezi, Kongola, and Kavango have risen significantly over the past week, prompting the Hydrological Services of Namibia to issue flood warnings. Communities in affected regions are advised to avoid crossing flooded rivers and take precautionary measures as further rain is forecast.
18 February 2026 · Informanté →
According to Namibia's Hydrological Services Flood Bulletin, the country's rivers experienced minimal changes between 27 January and 3 February 2026, with some gaining water levels—including the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo (up 0.18m) and Kunene at Ruacana—while others declined, such as the Kwando and Kavango at Rundu.
7 February 2026 · Informanté →
Over 152 pupils from Mukwe and Kangongo circuits in Kavango East cross the Kavango River daily in canoes to attend school, facing risks of crocodile and hippo attacks and drowning. The situation has prompted calls for more schools and services on the Angolan-side villages to reduce the need for dangerous crossings.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia's Hydrological Services reports that the Zambezi and Kavango Rivers in the north rose over the past week, with the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo climbing from 1.04m to 1.28m, while the Orange River in the south declined from 1.46m to 0.76m at Blouputs during the same period.
24 January 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Thimbukushu women along the Kavango River maintain the tradition of playing the Ngoma, a traditional drum that comes in different forms for rituals, dances and celebrations, learning the skill through observation and practice. While some experts worry younger generations may not understand its significance as interest shifts toward piano and other instruments, the women assert that drumming remains deeply rooted in their culture and continues to echo through the Kavango East region.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Traditional drum playing—the ngoma—remains vital to Thimbukushu culture along the Kavango River, with women like Angelika Nduva keeping the self-taught skill alive through practice and community participation. While educators note declining interest among younger generations, cultural practitioners and researchers emphasize that documentation and continued performance are essential to preserving the tradition's rhythms and meanings.
9 January 2026 · The Namibian →