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The Namibian
… The first pilot of the programme will be launched in Katima Mulilo, Rundu, and Gobabis with a focus on assessing and activating infrastructure relevant to multi-purpose youth hubs across all regions. …
Youth centres to be transformed into multi-purpose hubsThe Namibian
… TAXI TO GRADUATION Livingi says travelling with her father from Rundu to Windhoek and back from the ceremony cost N$2 200. …
‘A mini wedding’: The cost of graduationWindhoek Observer
Renthia Kaimbi Residents of a housing development project in Rundu say they have been paying mortgages since 2022 for houses that remain unfinished. …
Stina Wu leaves homeowners paying for unfinished homesNew Era
… The houses are expected to be built in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Rundu, Ongwediva, Nkurenkuru, Henties Bay, Outapi, Okahao, Eenhana, Okakarara, Keetmanshoop and Katima Mulilo. …
NHE targets 905 houses … Over 21 545 houses constructed since 1993, including 191 built in 2024/25.Windhoek Observer
… Communities in Katima Mulilo, Opuwo, Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, Eenhana, Gobabis, and Rundu have vastly different developmental realities. …
36 years later, we still cannot seem to get governance rightNamibian Sun
DARK STREETS: The Rundu Town Council met with Nored officials this month over plans to install streetlights in several poorly lit areas across the town to improve safety and visibi... …
Light it upInformanté
… Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula welcomed the development, describing it as a major relief for patients in the region. “The opening of the dialysis and dental units in Katima Mulilo gives hope to patients who previously had to travel long distances to Rundu and Windhoek. …
Zambezi region gets first state renal dialysis unitThe Namibian
A deacon (69) of the Catholic Church at Nkurenkuru who allegedly killed his son (31) in 2024 was granted bail of N$5 000 at the Rundu Magistrate’s Court yesterday. …
Alleged son-killing pastor gets N$5 000 bailInformanté
… The Kavango River at Rundu also recorded a rise in water levels over the past week, increasing from 7.02 metres (m) last Tuesday to 7.21 m this Tuesday. …
Kunene, Kavango and Orange rivers record rising water levels over past weekInformanté
Staff Reporter POPE Leo XIV has appointed Catholic priest Linus Ngenomesho as Apostolic Vicar of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu. …
Pope Leo XIV appoints Linus Ngenomesho as Apostolic Vicar of RunduMartin Mukungu knocked out previously unbeaten champion Flame Nangolo in the first round to capture the WBO Africa junior lightweight title in Windhoek, producing what is described as one of the biggest upsets in Namibian boxing history. Mukungu hopes to defend his title in front of his home supporters at Rundu.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin Mukungu knocked out previously unbeaten champion Flame Nangolo in the first round to capture the WBO Africa junior lightweight title in Windhoek, producing what is described as one of the biggest upsets in Namibian boxing history. Mukungu hopes to defend his title in front of his home supporters at Rundu.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin 'The Alligator' Mukungu knocked out Flame Nangolo in the first round (1 minute 35 seconds) on Saturday night to win the WBO Africa junior lightweight title, delivering an upset victory over the previously unbeaten title holder.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating a series of housebreaking and robbery incidents across Namibia over the weekend, including a robbery at a residence in Academia, Windhoek, where five suspects allegedly broke into a house occupied by an elderly couple and stole firearms, ammunition, electronic devices and cash. Additional break-ins were reported in Onandjaba and Swakopmund, with arrests made in some cases while investigations continue into others.
31 May 2026 · Informanté →
Public passenger transport operators have been urged to keep fares within an approved 15% increase that took effect on 18 May, aimed at minimising the impact of rising international oil prices and global geopolitical tensions on commuters. The ministry encourages the public to report operators charging fares above the approved increase.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
In Round 3 of the 2026 MTC Volleyball National League, NDF Raptors defeated defending champions Namibia Correctional Service 3-2 in the men's division, ending NCS's unbeaten streak with a 15-13 tie-break victory after NCS won the first two sets. Raptors remained unbeaten at the top of the standings with 17 points from six matches.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka called on residents to adopt healthier lifestyles and embrace organic food production at a health awareness walk, warning against reliance on processed foods and encouraging families to start backyard gardens.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government is expected to start the procurement process for a contractor to redevelop Independence Stadium in Windhoek during the second quarter of the current financial year, with the stadium currently at the final design and documentation stage. The project is one of five stadiums planned across the country to be upgraded to Confederation of African Football category three standards, to be implemented in phases.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Johanna Amukoto contracted polio in May 2006 as a teenager, which caused sudden paralysis. She has since transformed her experience into advocacy and a message of hope.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The mother of incarcerated intern doctor Kelsey Kudumo told an Ondangwa court that her daughter's arrest has shattered the family's hopes of escaping poverty, and appealed for bail to allow Kudumo to complete her medical internship. Kudumo was arrested in March in connection with an alleged fraud scheme involving approximately N$2.1 million reportedly stolen from Sanlam.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police have warned that illegal taxi operators will face fines starting at N$2,000 and arrest upon a third transgression. The warning follows concerns raised by the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association about 3,450 illegally operating cars since 2018, particularly in Rundu in Kavango East.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Twamanguluka youth organisation and the ministry of youth have launched a national Youth Centre Revitalisation Project to transform youth centres into integrated hubs offering education, healthcare, enterprise development, sports, technology and employment pathways. Pilot programmes will begin in Katima Mulilo, Rundu and Gobabis.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
During the recent graduation season, The Namibian spoke to graduates about spending on their celebrations. One graduate from a middle-income family in Windhoek spent N$15,000 on her graduation party after obtaining a bachelor's degree, with costs including decor, music, photography, groceries, and regalia.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Homeowners in the Kaisosi housing development in Rundu say they have been paying mortgages since 2022 for houses that remain unfinished, despite securing bank financing two years ago. Helmsman Group, the development company behind the project, has acknowledged the financial pressure on families but attributes delays to challenges beyond its control.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Housing Enterprise plans to construct 905 houses across Namibia during the 2025/2026 financial year as part of efforts to reduce the country's housing backlog. Since its establishment in 1993, NHE has constructed more than 21 545 housing units nationwide.
15 May 2026 · New Era →
Thirty-six years after independence, Namibia has strong democratic institutions and laws but governance remains ineffective at local level, with power struggles in local authorities reflecting deeper failures in decentralisation and alignment of roles, according to the Windhoek Observer.
15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Rundu Town Council met with Nored officials to discuss plans to install streetlights in poorly lit areas across the town to improve safety and visibility.
15 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated a renal dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo State Hospital, with government investment of more than N$7 million, to provide kidney disease treatment locally and reduce the need for patients to travel to other towns.
14 May 2026 · Informanté →
A 69-year-old Catholic deacon in Nkurenkuru was granted N$5,000 bail at Rundu Magistrate's Court after allegedly shooting his 31-year-old son twice in October 2024 following an argument over a phone. He faces four charges including murder read with the domestic violence act, and has been ordered to report twice weekly to police, remain in the Rundu district, and relocate from his village.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Catholic priest Linus Ngenomesho, 56, as Apostolic Vicar of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu. Ngenomesho, ordained in 2002, has served as Apostolic Administrator of the Rundu Vicariate since 2020 following the retirement of Bishop Joseph Shipandeni Shikongo.
12 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is reviving the N$36 million Rundu Technology Centre, which has underperformed since its 2015 establishment. The facility, created to support agricultural mechanisation for green scheme projects and subsistence farmers, will reopen after the ministry reassesses its strategy and plans to expand services to private farmers to improve financial sustainability.
11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rundu mayor Andreas Jikerwa has confirmed that the long-running dispute over chief executive officer Olavi Nathanael's contract extension has been resolved.
11 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia Tennis Association plans to back elite players and expand tennis development across the country to increase participation, with a goal of making Namibia a leading tennis nation on the continent through national team success and hosting tournaments. Success will be measured by the number of active and female players and national team performance in international competition.
8 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 →
Nedbank Namibia visited Rundu and Katima Mulilo as part of its Managing Director Roadshow to strengthen relationships with communities and businesses while shaping its 2026 strategy around regional needs. The bank highlighted partnerships such as the Wapa Nawa Recycling Centre through its Team Challenge initiative.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Joseph Katjiri, owner of Joseph Pest Control, fumigated the kitchen at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School hostel as part of his company's outreach.
6 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ndama Community Information Centre was officially launched in Rundu this week under the ISUD project, a joint initiative involving Germany's economic cooperation and development.
30 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has started a nationwide polio vaccination campaign following virus detections in sewage at Rundu and Gobabis, with the health minister declaring an outbreak despite no confirmed cases. The last reported polio cases in Namibia occurred in 2006, when 35 cases and 11 deaths were recorded.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will conduct the third round of its national polio vaccination campaign from 27 to 30 April, aimed at boosting immunity among children. The campaign follows previous rounds that achieved high coverage in Omusati Region and comes after polio virus detection through environmental surveillance in Rundu, Windhoek, and Opuwo.
26 April 2026 · Informanté →