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New Era
NKURENKURU – Kavango West Regional Council Chief Regional Officer Matheus Singambwe has called for reforms to the pension and social grant payment system, including allowing beneficiaries to collect multiple grants in a single visit. …
Singambwe proposes social grant fixesThe Namibian
Kavango West Regional Council chief regional officer Matheus Singambwe has called for reforms to the pension and social grant payment system, including allowing beneficiaries to collect multiple grants in a single visit. …
Kavango West CRO calls for easier pension and social grant payoutsInformanté
Staff Reporter TWO men have been arrested in separate drug-related incidents in the //Kharas and Kavango West regions, police said. …
Drug arrests reported in Aus, Kavango WestNew Era
Lylie Joel MPUNGU – The Mpungu fish farm in Kavango West, established in the early 2000s and handed to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in 2004, continues to underperform. …
Mpungu fish farm’s strugglesThe Namibian
… The Hai||om Association, formed in July 2024, and 10 of its members are asking the Windhoek High Court to declare that the Hai||om people are entitled to ownership of the land comprising Etosha National Park and 11 farms in the Mangetti West area of the Kavango West region. …
Hai||om Association sues Govt for N$2.8 trillion over Etosha landThe Namibian
… The region borders the Oshikoto, Omaheke, Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Erongo and Khomas regions, improving accessibility for students from across a wide geographical area.
Nust moves agriculture campus to OtaviThe Namibian
Mpasinkuru auction organisers are struggling to attract local buyers, despite Kavango West cattle fetching nearly N$1 million and offering superior grazing quality for regional farmers. …
Mpasinkuru auction’s local buyers dry upNew Era
Lylie Joel NCUNCUNI – Ncuncuni constituency councillor Michael Naiteta has called for equitable resource allocation to address pressing basic needs in the Kavango West constituency, identifying access to national documents, water and electricity as immediate priorities.In an inte …
Ncuncuni calls for fair resource allocationNew Era
NKURENKURU – The education directorate in Kavango West has registered 54 127 learners for the 2026 academic year, an increase of 2 123 compared to the 52 004 recorded in 2025, education director, Pontianus Musore has revealed. …
Over 54 000 learners registered in Kavango WestThe Namibian
… The incident occurred at 14h00 on Saturday at Ntara, a village in the Kavango West region. …
Three people killed by lightning over weekendPrime Minister Elijah Ngurare has expressed disappointment over the state of sports infrastructure in Kavango West, particularly in Nkurenkuru, saying the facilities are far below standard.
5 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has expressed disappointment over the state of sports infrastructure in Kavango West, particularly in Nkurenkuru, saying the facilities are far below standard.
5 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Two men were found dead in separate incidents in Windhoek and Nkurenkuru over the weekend. Police say no foul play is suspected in either case and investigations are ongoing.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Rupara Rural Community Development Centre in Musese, Kavango West, is expected to open by the end of July after construction delays since 2020. The N$141 million facility will include a guesthouse, VIP units, restaurant, conference facilities and welding workshop, designed to support skills development and entrepreneurship in the region.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian girls have recently outperformed boys in Senior Secondary Certificate exams and increasingly dominate tertiary institutions and graduation figures, while teachers report boys struggle with discipline, concentration, substance abuse, absenteeism and motivation. In Kavango West alone, boys accounted for 785 dropouts compared to 675 girls, reflecting a broader trend driven by challenges including unemployment, poverty and alcohol abuse.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured irrigation projects in Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omusati regions as part of government efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, food security and employment. At Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in Kavango East, she noted the project is expected to produce about 4,754 tonnes of maize from 574 hectares this season.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police have dismissed reports that incoming Kavango West regional commander Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has resigned, stating he remains a member of the force and is on leave.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed her follow-up visits to Government-supported Green Schemes with an inspection of the Ndonga Linena scheme in Kavango East, where she was briefed on projected maize output of about 4,754 tonnes from 574 hectares, ongoing winter crop production, and operational challenges including high transportation costs and market access issues.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Musese Green Scheme in Kavango West harvested about 4,800 tonnes of maize this season, but excessive rainfall at the start of the rainy season damaged crops and promoted weed growth. The scheme's private operator planted 600 hectares with maize, saying private management is key to green scheme success in Namibia.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Sikondo Green Scheme in Kavango West and praised its garlic trial on one hectare, the farm's first production of the high-value, low-maintenance crop. The farm is also piloting green pepper and cabbage alongside a rice research and development trial.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East and applauded its achievement of fully utilising all 311 hectares for the first time, with maize planted on every centre pivot and an expected harvest of 1,900–2,000 tonnes despite electricity outages and storm damage.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Angolan nationals, aged 17 and 25, allegedly raped a nine-year-old Namibian girl on separate occasions at Mburundu village in Kavango West on Friday. In a separate incident, a 26-year-old Namibian man was arrested on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl at Katutura in the Shandumbala location.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said at the opening of the Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Ohangwena that development must not come at the expense of cultural identity. She noted the festival boosts the local economy through accommodation, transport, and informal trade, and announced the government will focus on improving existing agricultural schemes rather than establishing new ones.
29 May 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that while traditional leaders' concerns about communal land reform deserve respect, Namibia cannot allow defence of custom to obstruct economic transformation. The article contends that current customary systems leave communal land residents trapped in poverty, unable to use land productively or secure financing, and vulnerable to inconsistent allocation practices.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chiefs from Kavango East and West say government-driven communal land reforms could weaken customary authority and increase pressure on ancestral land. They warned that formal land registration could lead to increased land sales and leave future generations without access to ancestral land, citing a conflict between customary practices and statutory law.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Nkurenkuru Town Council has received N$500,000 for the 2026/27 financial year, down from N$600,000 previously, allocated mainly for basic services and design work. Acting chief executive Magana Mukuve described the project list as a "wish list" as the council has not yet secured full funding for planned infrastructure projects including water, sewer, road, and electricity systems.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A German intern working at a piggery in Kavango West says pig farming is profitable and encourages more Namibians to enter the business, citing proper nutrition and supplements as key to success. The piggery currently has 370 pigs, with pregnant sows producing up to 18 piglets.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has raised concerns about severe overcrowding in police holding cells across eight northern regions, with facilities such as Omuthiya and Oshakati police stations holding over 800 inmates each, and Katima Mulilo holding over 280 inmates in cells designed for 80. Dyakugha attributed the overcrowding to prolonged case finalization, lack of bail releases, and lengthy investigations.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Mutjimagumwe Woodwork Cooperative's school furniture repair project in Kavango West is running short of materials and funds. The chairperson says the council's initial 180 pieces of timber have been used up, and the N$500 000 payment is nearly exhausted, while the scope has expanded from 4 000 chairs to 4 975 chairs and desks.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A cooking oil production plant in Kanyikama village, Kavango West, is pressing mangetti and sunflower seeds into cooking oil. The facility, operated by agriculturalist Winni Metzger, buys mangetti seeds from villagers at N$9 per kilogram and is currently focusing on mangetti oil production due to sunflower seed shortages.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An animal auction at Oshaambelo Production Development Centre in Omusati sold 65 of 118 animals for N$373,150, with an auctioneer attributing low buyer participation to preference for informal trade. The ministry and livestock board support monthly auctions in the Northern Communal Areas to help farmers obtain fair prices through competition.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
National Council members raised concerns that deteriorating road infrastructure contributes to vehicle damage, rising transport costs, and road accidents, with specific complaints about poor conditions in Kavango East, Kavango West, and the Maltahöhe-Walvis Bay route. The Ministry of Works and Transport's budget was N$2.74 billion for the current financial year.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
International University of Management founder David Namwandi announced construction of a 120-bed private hospital located three kilometres northwest of Ondangwa, expected to open mid-2027. The facility will serve as a training hospital in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
18 May 2026 · New Era →
The International University of Management is constructing a 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa, expected to open by mid-2027, which will also serve as a training facility in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in April 2026, though transport and fuel costs remain under pressure. Consumers in northern regions (zone 1) paid the highest diesel price at N$24.31 per litre, while Khomas residents (zone 2) paid the lowest at N$24.12.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
KK United FC secured promotion to the Namibia Premier Football League with a 4-0 victory over Unam Rundu Campus FC, becoming the first team from Kavango West to qualify for the top flight with 41 points.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Kavango West's education director reports that 1,460 learners dropped out of school and 332 girls became pregnant in 2025, nearly double the 2024 figures. He calls for coordinated action among schools, families, communities, and health services to address poverty, weak parental involvement, and gaps in reproductive health knowledge.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
KK United FC and Ohangwena Nampol FC are level on 38 points atop the North East First Division with one match remaining, while Cuca Tops remain within striking distance on 37 points in a three-way battle for promotion to the premier league.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police is not disclosing whether suspended inspector general Joseph Shikongo retains his salary and benefits during suspension; Nampol referred media inquiries to the Presidency's statement, which does not address the conditions of Shikongo's suspension.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Education says the Basic Education Act allows individual schools to set their own rules, backing Leevi Hakusembe Secondary School's ban on pupils bringing food to hostels. The school cited low dining hall turnout and food waste, though parents have complained their children report hunger and say hostel meals are insufficient.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
At the 48th Cassinga Day commemoration in Kavango West, MP Austin Samupwa called for the spirit of remembrance to guide the nation beyond symbolic ritual, urging leaders and citizens to address poverty, inequality, and poor service delivery, and to honour the fallen through unity and action against social ills.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →