Governor of Kavango West region; advocated for year-round food production expansion to address food insecurity in the region.
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The Namibian
Verna Sinimbo hailed Kanyanga's achievements and called for wider support for young athletes
“Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo, during her recent state of the region address, hailed Kanyanga's achievements and called for wider support for young athletes.”
Kavango West’s golden girl Kanyanga shinesThe Namibian
Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo says engagement shows government's commitment to implementing understood policies
“Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo says the engagement shows the government's commitment to implementing policies that are understood by citizens.”
NQA asks ministries not to evaluate qualifications as standards policy rolls outInformanté
Governor Verna Sinimbo announced Rupara Maternity Ward construction nearing completion
“The Governor of the Kavango West Region, Verna Sinimbo, announced that the construction of the Rupara Maternity Ward is nearing completion.”
Construction of Kavango West’s Rupara Maternity Ward nears completionThe Namibian
Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo welcomed the support from businesses, institutions and individuals
“Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo welcomed the support from businesses, institutions and individuals, saying every pledge to the expo is an investment in jobs and skills for young people in the region.”
Nkurenkuru expo gala dinner raises N$600 500The Namibian
Governor Verna Sinimbo expressed gratitude to NAB chief executive Fidelis Mwazi and his team for their support
“In her remarks, Sinimbo expressed gratitude to NAB chief executive Fidelis Mwazi and his team for the support, saying the contribution is timely and practical.”
Namibian Agronomic Board backs Kavango West fruit tree projectNew Era
Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo said the initiatives form part of the region's commitment to youth empowerment and align with Namibia's Vision 2030
“Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo said the initiatives form part of the region's commitment to youth empowerment and align with Namibia's Vision 2030, which prioritises investment in human development.”
Kavango West gets new sports facilitiesNew Era
Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo said persistence alone will not move Mpungu fish farm from 1-3 tonnes back to 20-tonne design capacity
“Persistence alone will not move the Mpungu fish farm from 1-3 tonnes back to its 20-tonne design.”
Mpungu fish farm’s strugglesThe Namibian
Governor Verna Sinimbo called for year-round food production
“Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo on Friday during a meeting with the agriculture ministry called for year-round food production.”
Kavango West visit spotlights push for year-round food productionThe Namibian
Sinimbo advocated for development of additional inland fish ponds and a second large-scale green scheme
“Sinimbo further advocated for the development of additional inland fish ponds and a second large-scale green scheme to address food insecurity and unemployment.”
Kavango West visit spotlights push for year-round food productionMaria Kanyanga, a 19-year-old from Kavango West, won gold medals in the women's under-20 800 metres and 1 500 metres at the Southern African Countries Athletics Championships in Mauritius, representing Namibia at the regional event.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Maria Kanyanga, a 19-year-old from Kavango West, won gold medals in the women's under-20 800 metres and 1 500 metres at the Southern African Countries Athletics Championships in Mauritius, representing Namibia at the regional event.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibia Qualifications Authority has instructed ministries not to evaluate qualifications, asserting that qualification evaluation is its legal mandate. The government is rolling out a national policy on qualifications standards approved by Cabinet in November 2025, aimed at standardising curriculum content and entry requirements across institutions to address inconsistencies in education.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The governor of Kavango West announced that construction of the Rupara Maternity Ward is nearing completion with N$1 million support from the Development Bank of Namibia. The facility is expected to improve maternal and childcare services and reduce maternal and infant health risks in surrounding communities.
14 June 2026 · Informanté →
The seventh Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner raised N$600,500 on Saturday to support the event running from 24 July to 2 August under the theme 'Empowering Economic Growth and Celebrating Heritage'. Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba said the funds would help position the expo as a platform for jobs and business opportunities while respecting local traditions and heritage.
8 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 →
The Namibian Agronomic Board pledged fruit tree seedlings worth N$100,000 to support Kavango West's 'Tapeka, Lima, Tulye' project, which aims to provide each household in the region with at least two fruit trees to boost food security and nutrition. The initiative combines household distribution with community and school-based planting to build agricultural skills.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Two constituencies in Kavango West region are set to benefit from new sports facilities under a N$10 million construction project, as part of the region's youth empowerment initiatives aligned with Namibia's Vision 2030. The projects, which also include boreholes for water provision, will create opportunities for local businesses and are being constructed by the Rundu Vocational Training Centre.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
The Mpungu fish farm in Kavango West, designed to produce 20 metric tonnes annually, has never exceeded five tonnes per year due to slow-growing native tilapia species, poor pond drainage, inadequate temperature conditions, and insufficient funding for repairs. Officials say overcoming the shortfall will require decisions on funding, management, and science that have been delayed.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Kavango West leaders have accused the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) of failing to provide reliable electricity to the region, citing constant power cuts and slow restoration times. The criticism came during a stakeholder engagement hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, where local officials and businesses, including telecommunications operators and a tourism lodge, expressed concern about the outages and their economic impact.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo met with the agriculture ministry to advocate for year-round food production, calling for aggregation, value addition, and commercial agricultural development to replace subsistence farming and address food insecurity. Deputy minister Ruthy Masake urged young people and cooperatives to leverage the region's water and fertile soil through irrigation, aquaculture, and agro-processing rather than working in isolation.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →