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Rundu

2019-07-052026-10-22
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  1. August 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Rundu residents and leaders have criticised a proposed N$100 300 trip for mayor Andreas Jikerwa to attend a smart city conference in Barcelona, saying the money should instead be used to address the town’s challenges. …

    ‘N$100 000 smart city’ trip leaves Rundu fuming

  3. Windhoek Observer

    … We talk about people moving to Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Oshakati, Rundu and other towns in search of employment and opportunity. …

    The ‘Back Home’ Economy: Where Does Namibia’s Money Really Live?

  4. Windhoek Observer

    … Tractors requiring major repairs will, where necessary, be taken to the ministry’s agricultural technology centres in Ongwediva and Rundu. …

    Tractor repairs, machinery drive ahead of rainy season

  5. Informanté

    … Major repairs will, where necessary, be undertaken at the ministry’s Agricultural Technology Centres in Ongwediva and Rundu. …

    Ministry prepares 508 tractors for 2026/27 ploughing season

  6. The Namibian

    … By the time you reach out to Rundu emergency services, which is 200km away, the damage is already severe,” he says. …

    Kavango East leaders demand more fire trucks

  7. Namibian Sun

    … yed won't thrive because they have to carry those who are unemployed,” Namwenyo says.The NFIS shows that when Namibians run out of money, 53% rely on family and friends for help, shifting some of the financial pressure from those without income onto those who do earn one.In Rundu …

    One salary, many mouths to feed

  8. Windhoek Observer

    Sostenus Wilherm Rundu Town Council has unanimously adopted a motion seeking to establish a Rundu People’s Assembly (RPA) and Rundu Youth Advisory Council (RYAC), in a move aimed at giving residents and young people a more permanent role in municipal decision-making. …

    Rundu council backs People’s Assembly for residents

  9. Informanté

    … That is what connects young Namibians from Keetmanshoop to Katima Mulilo, from Opuwo to Rundu, from Lüderitz to Oshakati, and everywhere in between,” Steenkamp said. …

    Education ministry launches Namibia learning passport

  10. The Namibian

    The All People’s Party has criticised minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa for summoning traditional leaders to Rundu for consultations on Bwabwata National Park’s customary status. …

    APP slams Sankwasa for summoning Bwabwata leaders

  11. The Namibian

    A total of 244 people have been trained in waste collection, sorting and recycling practices under the 2026 Recycling Heroes Project launched at Rundu and Ondangwa. …

    244 trained in recycling project at Rundu, Ondangwa
Society

Man develops erectile dysfunction after unregulated sexual enhancement pills

The News

A 41-year-old man reports developing neurogenic erectile dysfunction after using unregulated sexual enhancement products purchased from a pharmacy in an attempt to address sexual performance issues related to stress and alcohol consumption. He said prolonged use of the pills, which he began taking in 2021 and increased to four to five times a week, eventually caused painful symptoms that strained his marriage and affected his daily life.

20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Man develops erectile dysfunction after unregulated sexual enhancement pills

    A 41-year-old man reports developing neurogenic erectile dysfunction after using unregulated sexual enhancement products purchased from a pharmacy in an attempt to address sexual performance issues related to stress and alcohol consumption. He said prolonged use of the pills, which he began taking in 2021 and increased to four to five times a week, eventually caused painful symptoms that strained his marriage and affected his daily life.

    20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 16 October

  1. Nghitumbwa WBO title fight relocated to Windhoek

    Fillipus Nghitumbwa's WBO Global Super bantamweight title defence against South African Ayabonga Sonjica has been moved from Rundu to Mövenpick Hotel in Windhoek on 21 November due to a double-booking at the original venue.

    16 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Namibian musician Chicco Black releases 14-track album

    Musician Chicco Black released his 14-track album 'Rise of the Machine' on 23 August, using it to address poverty, limited healthcare services and development concerns, particularly in the Zambezi region. The album draws on his personal experiences growing up in Choi village in the Kongola constituency with limited access to electricity, and includes songs about his move to Windhoek and challenges facing residents of Katima Mulilo.

    15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 12 October

  1. Rundu man found dead in bush near home

    A man identified as Kambongi Hausiku was found dead in bushes near his home at Sauyemwa location in Rundu on Sunday evening. He was reportedly ill and collapsed while relieving himself; his body has been taken to Rundu State Hospital mortuary pending post-mortem examination.

    12 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Fourteen-year-old girl drowns while fishing at Rundu

    A 14-year-old girl, Salome Nanonge, died after being swept away by strong currents in the Kavango River near Mabiye on Saturday while fishing with five friends. Her body was found floating in the river about 500m from the incident site on Sunday morning; five other girls in her group were rescued.

    11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 14-year-old drowns in Kavango River near Rundu

    A 14-year-old girl drowned in the Kavango River at Mabiye near Rundu on Saturday after being swept away by strong currents while fishing with five other girls. Her body was recovered approximately 500 metres downstream on the Angolan side near the old crossing bridge to Calai and taken to Rundu State Hospital mortuary.

    11 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 10 October

  1. South African electrical supplier opens Windhoek shop

    South African electrical equipment supplier ACDC Dynamics has opened its first corporate express shop in Windhoek, employing 20 Namibians and planning to hire more than 40 as the business grows. The shop sells lighting, switches, solar products, wiring and tools to individual customers and businesses.

    10 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Simon Jr fights Giwa for WBO, IBF Africa titles

    Namibian boxer Harry Simon Jr will challenge Ghana's Habib Giwa for the vacant WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles at Rundu on 21 November, in what promoter Nestor Tobias describes as a major step toward world title contention.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Rundu schools send learners home due to full septic tanks

    Teachers at Sikanduko Junior Primary and Sikanduko Combined School in Rundu have been sending learners home early because the schools' septic tanks are full, disrupting teaching and learning for two weeks. The previous emptying contractor's contract ended, and while a new tender was awarded, paperwork delays and equipment breakdown have postponed the work, though the ministry's maintenance department promised resolution.

    6 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 5 October

  1. 39-year-old arrested for girlfriend's death in Keetmanshoop

    A man aged 39 has been arrested in Keetmanshoop after allegedly killing his girlfriend, Wilhelmina Waterboer (39), during a physical fight on Saturday. Police say no visible injuries were detected on the deceased's body, with suspicion of internal injuries; the suspect was also found in possession of cannabis.

    5 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President urges Rundu to become SADC regional economic hub

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for Rundu to position itself as a regional economic hub by harnessing technology, expanding into regional markets and driving local value addition. She highlighted Rundu's strategic location as a gateway to SADC markets and noted that improved connectivity networks could strengthen its position as an economic hub.

    5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 2 October

  1. Namibia's water crisis demands urgent national action

    An opinion piece warns that Namibia's water and waste crisis—illustrated by serious pollution in Goreangab Dam and deterioration of Swakoppoort Dam—represents a creeping national emergency that requires far more than technical or environmental debate, as the cost of fixing the problem will vastly exceed prevention.

    2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Deputy minister calls for affordable electricity to boost industry

    Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne has called for affordable and reliable electricity to drive Namibia's industrial growth, speaking at the launch of NamPower's Integrated Strategic Business Plan 2026–2030.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Three men arrested for illegal elephant tusk sale at Divundu

    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 →

  3. Julinho FC enters partnership with Millennium and Nasan Energies

    Julinho FC has partnered with Millennium and Nasan Energies, which have pledged support for the club and youth development. Club chairperson Miguel Hamutenya said the club's roots remain unchanged and called for more corporate involvement in football.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. NDF retirees gather for Fellowship Day in Rundu

    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 →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Public consultations on lotteries and gambling regulation amendments scheduled

    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 →

Friday 25 September

  1. Mukungu's WBO title defence postponed to November 21

    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 →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Ongos Valley project aims for 28,000 homes in Windhoek

    The Ongos Valley project is expected to deliver 28,000 housing units over 15 to 20 years, accommodating about 114,800 people as Windhoek addresses a housing shortage and informal settlements. The development is part of a national effort to address an estimated housing backlog of approximately 300,000 units, with Windhoek's target to construct 25,000 houses by 2030.

    24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. AMTA calls for more funding to buy surplus grain from farmers

    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 →

Monday 21 September

  1. Four housebreaking incidents reported across Namibia

    Police are investigating four separate housebreaking incidents in Kappsfarm, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo, with property valued at more than N$180,000 allegedly stolen. No arrests or recoveries have been made.

    21 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Nine trainees at Rundu centre fall ill after meal

    Nine trainees at Maria Mwengere Youth Development Centre in Rundu experienced stomach aches and diarrhoea after eating food served on Monday, and sought medical care at Nkarapamwe clinic. Trainees suggested the food may have been prepared early and left unrefrigerated in hot weather.

    16 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Opposition rejects health directive requiring state hospital use

    A presidential directive requiring senior public servants to use state health facilities instead of private ones took effect 1 April, but several parliamentarians have opposed it, citing shortages of equipment, medicines, and staff in public hospitals. The president has not visited a hospital under the directive, saying she remains in good health.

    15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 14 September

  1. Shaningwa urges fair treatment of Swapo returnees from opposition

    Swapo party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has urged party members to embrace returning members as full and equal members, saying those who previously joined opposition parties should not be treated differently and should be treated as "assets" to the party.

    14 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Church builds one-bedroom house for blind Rundu pensioner

    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 →

Friday 11 September

  1. Meatco revenue surges 56% to N$793m on cattle slaughter increase

    Namibia's state-owned meat processor Meatco recorded revenue of N$793.20 million year-to-date, a 56% increase from the prior year, with gross profit jumping to N$106 million. Cattle slaughter throughput rose 55% year-on-year to over 34,000 head, driven by improved livestock procurement, export market realisations, and operational efficiencies.

    11 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Man arrested for unlicensed game meat possession at Rundu

    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 →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Rundu street markets pose health risks, warns Mutorwa

    Former deputy prime minister John Mutorwa has warned that Rundu's informal street-side markets pose a public health risk, with food being prepared and sold in areas without adequate facilities.

    9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ministry proposes 13 requirements for driving school regulation

    The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled 13 proposed requirements to tighten regulation of driving schools, including compulsory formal training, testing and certification for instructors. The proposals are expected to come into effect on 1 April 2027.

    8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia organises entrepreneurship but struggles to build sustainable businesses

    The article argues that Namibia hosts frequent entrepreneurship events and procurement initiatives, but small businesses remain locked out by barriers like audited financial statement requirements and heavy collateral demands, risking redistribution of opportunities among established players rather than genuine economic growth.

    8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

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