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The Namibian
… Hangula said Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Rundu, Oshakati and Otjiwarongo continue to experience a rapid growth of informal settlements as demand for affordable land and housing outpaces supply. …
AR proposes absentee landlord tax on urban landWindhoek Observer
Allexer Namundjembo Local farmer Marcus Kambulu, a resident of Mayana in rural Rundu, says the Kavango Region has the potential to become Namibia’s food basket if farmers make better use of fertile land and seasonal rains. …
Farmer eyes Okavango River to boost crop yieldsThe Namibian
Newly-crowned WBO Africa junior lightweight champion Martin Mukungu hopes to defend his title in front of his home supporters at Rundu after producing one of the biggest upsets in Namibian boxing history. …
Mukungu dreams of defending crown at RunduThe Namibian
… I told you this belt is going to Rundu and I delivered,” Mukungu said after the fight. …
The Alligator strikesInformanté
… In the Kavango East Region, police are investigating a housebreaking at a residence in Tutungeni location, Rundu. …
Multiple housebreaking cases reported nationwideThe Namibian
… Under the approved fares, a trip from Windhoek to Oshakati is expected to cost N$403, Swakopmund to Rundu N$460, Swakopmund to Windhoek N$230, and Hardap to Ohangwena N$690. …
Transport ministry warns operators against exceeding approved fare increaseThe Namibian
… The next round of matches is scheduled for Rundu in mid-June. The post MTC Volleyball League Round 3 delivers thrillers appeared first on The Namibian.
MTC Volleyball League Round 3 delivers thrillersWindhoek Observer
… Hambyuka spoke during a peaceful walk organised by Dynapharm Namibia’s Rundu branch last week. …
Governor pushes healthy living in RunduThe Namibian
… The five planned stadiums are Independence Stadium in Windhoek, and stadiums at Swakopmund, Keetmanshoop, Oshakati and Rundu. …
Independence Stadium renovation set for JulyThe Namibian
… Although Namibia was declared polio-free years ago, health authorities in November 2025 detected a vaccine-derived type two polio virus in sewage samples collected at Rundu. …
‘Life is a journey, don’t end it because it’s changed’Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Street vendors in Rundu start trading early, some walking as far as eight kilometres from their homes to earn a living.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services says a critical shortage of medicines at Rundu State Hospital and clinics is not isolated but a countrywide issue, with patients leaving without medications and those with chronic conditions at particular risk. The ministry says it is addressing the shortage and has committed to providing monthly updates on pharmaceutical stock levels at government Central Medical Stores.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Community leaders in Mururani village say an abandoned mobile clinic container has left residents without healthcare for six years, forcing expectant women, children, and the elderly to travel long distances to distant clinics at significant cost. Village headman and local councillor say lack of permanent nursing staff and transport barriers are delaying care.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Blueberry Namibia has expanded to 136 hectares under cultivation with N$400 million invested, creating 195 permanent and 750 seasonal jobs. The project is set for further expansion with an additional N$1.5 billion investment planned over the next seven years.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Gobabis for round five of the 2026 season, marking the town's first time hosting the competition. The Namibia Volleyball Federation selected Gobabis as part of its strategy to grow the sport beyond traditional strongholds through monthly league rounds across different Namibian towns.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Volleyball Federation is bringing the MTC Volleyball National League to Gobabis for the first time, with round five of the 2026 season featuring men's and women's matches. The NVF is expanding the sport beyond traditional strongholds by hosting monthly league rounds across towns in Namibia.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Phat Pharm Construction is suing NIDA for more than N$3.1 million over an alleged breach of a lease agreement for a go-karting facility at the Rundu Convention Centre. Justice Gladice Pickering is scheduled to deliver judgment on 17 July 2026.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency is being sued by Phat Pharm Construction for more than N$3.1 million in damages over an alleged breach of a lease agreement to develop a go-karting facility at the Rundu Convention Centre. The High Court is set to deliver judgment on the dispute on 17 July 2026.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Youth Service collected six trophies and medals at the 2026 State-Owned Enterprises Games in Rundu, winning men's and women's relays and the women's marathon, plus the Most Cheerful Team and Overall Best Performer awards. NYS commissioner Felix Musukubili also retained his CEO's Sportsman Award and was the sole CEO to medal in the 10-kilometre race.
15 July 2026 · New Era →
Children, many believed to be from Angola, are increasingly visible on streets across Namibian towns seeking money, raising humanitarian concerns about child protection, exploitation, and trafficking. The editorial calls on Namibia and Angola to use their strong diplomatic relationship to jointly address the crisis.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating multiple housebreaking incidents reported in Katima Mulilo, Ongwediva, Oshivelo and Rundu. In Windhoek's Eros area, a homeowner managed to overpower three suspects who broke in and attacked him with a crowbar and knife on Saturday, but they fled without taking anything.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
Father Linus Ngenomesho, appointed by Pope Leo XIV in May to head the Catholic Vicariate of Rundu, is to be ordained bishop on 18 July in Kavango East. Ngenomesho, ordained priest in 2002, previously served as President of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Region for Africa and Madagascar and as Secretary General of the Namibian Catholic Bishops' Conference.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
Outstanding municipal debt owed by government institutions to the City of Windhoek fell from approximately N$67 million in May to N$27 million in June, a 60% decline attributed to government's crackdown on unpaid accounts. The City's overall debtors' book also improved over the same period, declining from N$912 million in May to N$845 million in June.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
A multi-sport tournament involving over 4,500 participants from 47 public enterprises generated significant economic activity in Rundu, with local food vendors and accommodation providers reporting tripled revenues. However, small-scale traders have complained about unfair competition from major corporate suppliers squeezing their profit margins.
7 July 2026 · New Era →
The Public Enterprises CEOs' Forum chairperson Fluksman Samuehl has called on government to appoint board members based on merit rather than other criteria, stating that competent leadership is essential for state-owned enterprises to deliver services and achieve the goals of the Sixth National Development Plan.
3 July 2026 · New Era →
The Rundu Town Council is relying on a firefighting truck stationed at Rundu Airport to respond to emergencies after its own unit was grounded.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's Deputy Health Minister said some children were missed during polio outbreak response vaccination campaigns, despite achieving more than 90 percent coverage nationwide. The ministry is reviewing vaccination coverage, microplanning, team deployment, vaccine logistics, and other aspects of the campaign to ensure comprehensive protection against poliovirus transmission.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on local authorities and regional councils to adopt deliberate policies that create opportunities for youth-owned businesses, including awarding government tenders to young entrepreneurs. He stated that youth empowerment should go beyond rhetoric and cited the formalisation of informal settlements in Oshakati as an example of how local authorities can support young entrepreneurs.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
The Rundu Town Council is working to resolve a severe shortage of skip bins while urging residents to use available bins responsibly rather than dumping waste on streets.
1 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An opinion piece argues that Namibian policies and legislation preventing poorer people from generating capital from property are a major barrier to formal homeownership, beyond high costs and profiteering.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has successfully interrupted transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 following a nationwide vaccination campaign that reached more than 90% of targeted children, with no virus detected since 4 March 2026. The response was supported by more than N$76.5 million in financial aid from the WHO.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Health announced that Namibia has successfully interrupted transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 following a nationwide vaccination campaign that reached more than 90% of targeted children and received more than N$76.5 million in WHO support. No circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected since 4 March 2026.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rundu Town Council has fulfilled its preparations for the Public Enterprises Games, with the town ready to host close to 5,000 participants. The council has provided logistical support including accommodation arrangements and facility access, with most accommodation establishments already fully booked.
29 June 2026 · New Era →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Rundu for Round 4, with NDF Raptors having ended NCS's unbeaten run in a five-set victory in Round 3, setting up a competitive title race as the two sides and others compete for points at the Rundu Trade Fair Hall.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Tunga Real Estate Fund distributed N$21.66 million to the Government Institutions Pension Fund, bringing total distributions to N$265 million. The fund invests in retail centres, office developments, distribution facilities and housing projects across several Namibian towns.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo denies mishandling N$31 000 pledged to a 14-year-old boy who walked over 200km to attend Sam Nujoma's memorial service, saying he gave the money to the boy's parents. The boy and his family dispute this, claiming the pledged money was never received.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →