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Rundu

2019-07-052026-06-08

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  1. April 2026
  2. Informanté

    At the Rundu hydrological station, the Okavango River decreased from 6.53 m on Sunday to 6.37 m on Monday morning.

    Heavy rains in Angola and Cuvelai Basin raise flood concerns for northern Namibia
  3. March 2026
  4. New Era

    Cloete added that the machine currently serves patients from southern and other parts of the country, noting that similar equipment is only available in Rundu, Oshakati and Windhoek.

    State installs high-tech CT scanners in hospitals
  5. Informanté

    The second biggest town to Windhoek with informal settlements is Rundu, which has 67 411 inhabitants in impoverished housing, followed by Walvis Bay with 31 822, and then Swakopmund with 29 961.

    Windhoek’s 150 informal settlements spiral amid land and funding shortages
  6. The Namibian

    The two blueberry farms in the Kavango East region are Mashare Berries Farming, 50km east of Rundu, and Namibia Berries at Divundu.

    Possible bee imports set sector abuzz
  7. The Namibian

    The ACC has regional offices at Swakopmund, Rundu, Otjiwarongo, Oshakati and in Windhoek.

    ACC to build N$20-million Oshakati regional office
  8. The Namibian

    Music alone isn’t enough to sustain you in this country.” Although he was born at Rupara, a village in the Kavango West region, the star grew up between Rundu and Windhoek.

    Artists Must Unite to Ensure Growth – Uno Boy
  9. Informanté

    Before the establishment of a regional office, residents of Kavango West relied on limited services in Kahenge and Nankudu, and were required to travel up to 140 kilometres to Rundu to obtain identity documents.

    President inaugurates new Home Affairs regional office in Nkurenkuru
  10. The Namibian

    Divundu – a village located about 200km east of Rundu along the Kavango River and near Popa Falls – illustrates this reality.

    The Economic Realities of MSMEs in Underserved Regions
  11. The Namibian

    The campaign is underway at the big traffic checkpoint at Rundu from 23 to 24 March, with the next activation scheduled for Gobabis from 26 to 27 March.

    MVA Fund targets truck driver health to improve road safety
  12. New Era

    Iuze Mukube An application by RedForce Debt Collection CC, in which it claimed that the Rundu Town Council failed to provide necessary support to enable it to meet its contractual obligations under a written agreement between the two, has been dismissed in the Windhoek High Court

    Rundu council not obliged to support RedForce
Sport

Mukungu wins WBO Africa junior lightweight title at Rundu

The News

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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Mukungu wins WBO Africa junior lightweight title at Rundu

    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

Monday 1 June

  1. Martin Mukungu wins WBO Africa junior lightweight title

    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

Sunday 31 May

  1. Multiple housebreaking and robbery incidents reported nationwide

    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

Friday 29 May

  1. Ministry warns transport operators not to exceed 15% fare rise

    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

Tuesday 26 May

  1. NDF Raptors end NCS unbeaten run in volleyball

    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

  2. Kavango East governor urges healthy eating and organic farming

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Independence Stadium procurement expected to begin second quarter

    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

  2. Polio survivor transforms adversity into resilience and advocacy

    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

Saturday 23 May

  1. Intern doctor's family appeals for bail in fraud case

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Police warn illegal taxi operators of fines and arrest

    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

  2. Youth centres to become multi-purpose hubs for skills

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Middle-income graduates spend N$5,000 to N$15,000 on celebrations

    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

Monday 18 May

  1. Rundu residents paying mortgages for unfinished homes

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. NHE targets 905 houses for 2025/2026 financial year

    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

  2. Namibia's local governance systems continue to malfunction, minister warns

    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

  3. Rundu Town Council plans streetlight installation

    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

Thursday 14 May

  1. Zambezi Region opens first state renal dialysis unit

    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

  2. Catholic deacon granted N$5,000 bail in son-killing case

    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

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kunene, Kavango, Orange rivers rise; Zambezi declines

    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

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Pope appoints Linus Ngenomesho as Apostolic Vicar of Rundu

    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

Monday 11 May

  1. Rundu Technology Centre to reopen within three months

    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

  2. Rundu mayor confirms CEO contract dispute resolved

    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

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibia Tennis Association prioritises elite support and nationwide expansion

    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

Thursday 7 May

  1. North East First Division title race tightens before final day

    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

  2. Nedbank holds client engagement meetings in Rundu and Katima

    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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Rundu entrepreneur fumigates school kitchen as charity

    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

Thursday 30 April

  1. Ndama Community Information Centre launched in Rundu

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Namibia launches polio vaccination despite no reported cases

    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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Kunene River flow declines but remains above last year's levels

    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

Sunday 26 April

  1. Health ministry rolls out third polio vaccination round nationwide

    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

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