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KAMANJAB, 17 May 2019 - Kamanjab village in the Kunene Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Kunene leaders call for swift action to tackle deepening hunger and drought disasters

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 25 August 2024 - Last week, the Swapo Party Kunene Regional Executive Committee nominated two regional candidates as well as four delegates to the Swapo electoral college in Opuwo. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene selects nominees for Swapo 'pot'

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 16 March 2024 - Opuwo Football Academy has become a beacon of hope for Opuwo's youthful football players. (Photo: Contributed)

OPUWO FOOTBALL ACADEMY A BEACON OF HOPE FOR TALENTED YOUTH

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 10 October 2024 - The Namibian Electoral Commission engaged Kunene stakeholders on Thursday in preparation for the elections on 27 November 2024. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

ECN engages stakeholders in Kunene

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKONDAUNUE, 15 October 2024 - Through its Youth Ambassadors, the Namibian Electoral Commission has incorporated culture into its efforts to encourage more women to cast ballots in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN targets more youth and women voters through voter education

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 18 October 2024 - Kunene regional governor Maruis Sheya has called for coordinated efforts to eliminate rhino poaching. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities: Sheya

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 18 October 2024 - The Lion Rangers, along with numerous conservancies in the Kunene Region, were recognised on Friday at Opuwo for their efforts to safeguard the region's wildlife's survival. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene lion rangers, conservancies awarded

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 21 October 2014 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol)'s newly appointed Regional Commander for Kunene, Commissioner James Nderura pictured here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) NAMPA

Police enlistment process under fire from Kunene reservists

Uakutura Kambaekua

Sesfontein awaits Cheetah FC tournament

Uakutura Kambaekua

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Special voting exercise kicks off smoothly in Kunene

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 01 August 2023 - Opuwo councillors welcome the town's new Chief Executive Officer, Matjandjara Tjiuhuura Katurota (centre, in blue). (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Opuwo launches five-year strategic plan

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKAOKO-OTAVI, 14 November 2024 – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Albert Kawana (seated, third in blue), along with the traditional chiefs of Okaoko-Otavi; Kunene governor Marius Sheya; Obeth Kandjoze, the Director of the National Planning Commission; and NCS Commissioner Raphael Hamunyela during the inauguration of the Namibian Correctional Service facility in Okaoko-Otavi. (Photo: Contributed)

Kawana inaugurates first phase of Okaoko-Otavi correctional facility

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 18 November 2024 - Namibia and Angola officially signed the Baynes Implementation Agreement on Monday, solidifying their commitment to the successful completion of the Baynes Hydropower Project. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia and Angola sign Baynes implementation agreement

OPUWO, 04 June 2024 - Kunene Regional Electoral Officer Mike Nganjone. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

ECN at a 200 vehicle deficit in Kunene for elections

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKONDAUNUE, 16 October 2024 - Santos Muhenje, Kunene Regional Voter Education Officer flanked by voter educators during one ECN education session at Okondaunue village on the outskirts of Opuwo. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN using helicopters for elections in Epupa Constituency

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 21 October 2014 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol)'s newly appointed Regional Commander for Kunene, Commissioner James Nderura pictured here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) NAMPA

Kunene to deploy 360 police officers for election

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 24 NOVEMBER 2024 - The Swapo party closed off its campaign activities with a drive-through voter sensation rally on Sunday at Opuwo, Kunene region, ahead of Wednesday's general elections. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

'The future is female': Matundu

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 - Scores of voters who turned up to cast their votes at Opuwo' police station have to wait for at least 26 minutes before voting as ECN is aid to have experienced technical challengers. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Matundu, Sheehama urge Namibians to vote

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 - Scores of voters who turned up to cast their votes at Opuwo' police station have to wait for at least 26 minutes before voting as ECN is aid to have experienced technical challengers. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Ballot shortages anger Opuwo voters

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 29 November 2024 - ECN's Kunene Election Officer Mike Nganjone has confirmed that the region received sufficient ballot papers to complete voting in the region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene acquires enough ballot papers to complete voting

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 - Scores of voters who turned up to cast their votes at Opuwo' police station have to wait for at least 26 minutes before voting as ECN is aid to have experienced technical challengers. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

SCRAMBLE FOR KUNENE CONTINUES

Uakutura Kambaekua

Outjo Police solve 90 per cent of GBV cases: Naris

ETAKA, 04 January 2024 - A crocodile was spotted at Etaka dam on Friday afternoon.

Crocodile in Etaka to be translocated once captured: Muyunda

KHORIXAS, 09 January 2025 - A hostel room at the Eddie Bowe PS hostel in Khorixas. (Photo: Contributed)

Ferdrieck calls for us of development funds to improve hostel living conditions

OPUWO, 14 January 2020 - Putuavanga Senior Secondary Secondary School at Opuwo. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene needs to set high standards: Tjazapi

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 27 January 2025 – The Kunene Regional Governor, Marius Sheya, pictured during the launch of the 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup that will be held in Outjo, in the Kunene region. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA.

Kunene ready to host Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup

NUJOMA AT RAILWAY WINDHOEK, 11 August 2003 - President Sam Nujoma on Friday, 4 August and Saturday, 5 August was working at railway near Oniipa. In October he said he will launch the Ondangwa/Oshikango section. He is seen here working with a pick. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Nujoma’s Cape Fria railway vision should be fulfilled: Ekandjo

Robber Chanties lead Kunene Football League

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKANGWATI, 31 January 2020 - Vita Royal House Chief Tjimbuare Tomo will be laid to rest at the Katutura burial site in Opuwo on 22 February 2025. (Photo: Contributed)

Chief Tjimbaure Tomo to be laid to rest next weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 10 February 2025 - The water challenges in Opuwo have persisted for 34 years, prompting Namwater and the Opuwo Town Council to formulate new solutions aimed at permanently resolving the ongoing water crisis in the area. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION AS OPUWO’S WATER CRISIS DEEPENS

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 19 February 2025 - Kunene Education Director, Sophia Ferdrieck, invited key stakeholders to propose solutions for the region's high failure rate. Here, a group of teachers from various schools discuss factors impacting the region's poor academic performance. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Frederick encourages parental involvement in learners’ lives

OPUWO, 23 FEBRUARY 2025 - Hundreds of residents from Kunene came together in Opuwo on Sunday to pay tribute to, celebrate, and share their stories about Namibia's first President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Kunene celebrates Nujoma's legacy

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 24 February 2025 - Mines and Energy Executive Director Penda Ithindi. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia benefits from seismic data

OUTJO, 15 January 2025 - Robber Chanties continue to maintain their remarkable performance in the Namport Kunene Second Football League, currently holding the top position in the standings. (Photo: Contributed)

Football galore awaits Kunene as Namport league returns

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 01 August 2019 - Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, pictured at the ministry's annual staff member meeting here on Thursday. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

MoHSS confirms cholera case in Kunene

OUTJO, 11 MARCH 2025- Marketing and communication officer at Namcol, Freddy Kaukungua, pictured here at the kunene regional career fair at Outjo (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Namcol not just for subject upgrading

OUTJO,18 May 2024 - Kunene Second Football League newcomers Okarindi Komutati Football Club, dubbed 'the people's project', bolstered their promotion hopes over the weekend after upsetting Robber Chanties and Gariseb Orlando Pirates at Opuwo. (Photo: Contributed)

Okarindi looks to retain top spot

Uakutura Kambaekua

Murder incident recorded at Klein Aub

Suzith Tjitaura

OUTJO, 31 March 2025 - Members of the Outjo community in attendance during the awareness raising campaign on Mental health and suicide prevention, held at the Etoshapoort Community Hall. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Health Ministry raising awareness about stigma against mental illness

Large-scale cattle theft, slaughter leave Outjo farmers reeling

OMBUGA, 10 April 2025 - Roads Authority (RA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Conrad Lutombi (with hat) and officials visiting roads damaged in the northern area. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

RA aims to restore damaged roads by Easter

OUTJO, 12 January 2025 - Newly promoted Epupa Zebra Stars face a challenging task as they aim to carve out their historical place this weekend when they take on Kunene NamPol and Opuwo Golden Wolves as part of the Namport Kunene Football League campaign. (Photo: Contributed)

Epupa stun Okarindi to move eight points clear of relegation zone

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 15 APRIL 2O25 - The Oujto sports field is set to host the 23rd edition of the Nedbank The Namibian Newspaper tournament this weekend. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Kunene Under-20 football team ready for Newspaper Cup

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 19 APRIL 2025 - Football action continues in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at Outjo, with the top eight teams battling for a spot in the semifinals on Sunday at the Outjo sports stadium. (NAMPA)

Semifinal teams of Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup decided

OUTJO, 20 April 2025 - Omaheke's Under-20 football team (yellow and green kits) in action against Kavango West in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Kunene and Kavango West to contest Newspaper Cup final

OUTJO, 19 April 2025 - Omaheke netball team in action against Kavango East at the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament held in Outjo. (Photo: Dalene kooper) NAMPA

Kavango East netball champions of 2025 Newspaper cup

OUTJO, 21 April 2025 - Kunene regional under 20 football team maintained an impressive perfomance over the long weekend by winning the Nedbank Namibian newspaper cup tournament for the first time at Outjo on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Kunene football, political leadership hail Newspaper Cup victory

Mulisa Simiyasa

OUTJO, 21 April 2025 - Kunene regional under 20 football team maintained an impressive perfomance over the long weekend by winning the Nedbank Namibian newspaper cup tournament for the first time at Outjo on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NEWSPAPER CUP WRAPS UP WITH NEW RECORDS AND UPSETS

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 22 April 2025 - Mcheni Kavendjii, the goalkeeper of the Kunene Regional football team. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

FROM STREET PLAY TO BEST GOALKEEPER AT NEWSPAPER CUP

OUTJO, 27 April 2025 - Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua met with unemployed youth of Outjo at the Etoshapoort Community Hall for a youth engagement programme. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Muharukua aims to tackle Kunene youth unemployment through database development

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2025 - The Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Complaints against mining activities attributed to miscommunication

OPUWO, 29 November 2024 - ECN's Kunene Election Officer Mike Nganjone has confirmed that the region received sufficient ballot papers to complete voting in the region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Seven candidates gun for Kamanjab, Sesfontein councillor posts

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 13 May 2025- The Outjo Constituency office handed over four water tanks and pipes to local farming communities in the Outjo Constituency. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Outjo Constituency office hands over water tanks to local farming communities

OUTJO, 30 MARCH 2025 - The Outjo-based team Khaibasen Football Club is leading the Namport Kunene Second Division in a fierce battle for the title. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Khaibasen topple Robber Chanties to extend NamPort KFL League

Uakutura Kambaekua

Smooth sailing at Kamanjab by-election

SESFONTEIN, 18 June 2025 - UDF candidate for the Sesfontein Constituency Bernadus//Hoeb (C) won Tuesday's by-election. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Sesfontein’s new councillor reveals roadmap, intends to contest again November

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 20 JUNE 2025 - Kunene region's capital town, Opuwo has been hit by Cholera outbreak. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Kunene solidifies cholera readiness amid outbreak

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 08 MAY 2025 - Rising youth unemployment (43.2 per cent) in Kunene concerns regional leaders, prompting them to find solutions. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

KUNENE'S YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT DILEMMA

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 30 June 2025 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel officiated the annual sport week at the Outjo sports stadium at Outjo in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Environment ministry staff games kick off in Outjo

OPUWO, 02 JULY 2025 - The ECN has commenced preparations for the watershed regional council and local authority election scheduled for November in Opuwo, Kunene region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kmabekua) NAMPA.

ECN engages stakeholders in Kunene ahead of November elections

Uakutura Kambaekua

SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) satellite office in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Western region businesses owe N.dollars 9 billion in taxes

Swapo's candidates for Kunene RC, LA elections unveiled

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 23 July 2025 - Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo: Contributed)

Education ministry launches 'End Learning Poverty Campaign' at Outjo

Namibia launches ELPAF campaign at Outjo

OPUWO, 04 August 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Kunene Regional Election Officer, Mike Nganjone. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene Region registers over 6 000 new voters

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUACANA, 29 August 2025 - Nampower handed over medical equipment to the Omusati Health Directorate on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NamPower invests N.dollars 570 000 in health and education in Omusati and Kunene

Opuwo pays tribute to Commissioner Nderura

Uakutura Kambaekua

Windhoek, 11 July 2016 - A person receives a vaccination shot against measles/rubella . (Photo by Lydia Pitiri) (NAMPA)

Health Ministry rolls out vaccination campaign after measles outbreak

Theofelus urges Outjo youth to tap into tourism opportunities

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2020 - Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi pictured in the National Assembly recently. Aupindi, despite his criminal conviction on a corruption charge is adamant that he is fit to make, debate, amend and repeal laws on behalf of Namibians for the next five years. (Photo by: Edward Mumbuu) NAMPA

Aupindi backs Soris Soris community’s call for continued mining operations

OUTJO, 13 November 2025- Teachers in the Kunene Region completed a pre-primary and foundational learning course in line with the School Readiness Initiative aimed at improving learner literacy and numeracy skills in the region. (Photo:Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Kunene teachers gain foundational learning and training skills

Opuwo, 20 November 2025- ECN officials preparing sensitive election materials to be transported to Kunene South. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

ECN distributes sensitive material as preparations intensify across Kunene

Kaviveterue Virere

OUTJO, 24 November 2025- Election Officials await special voters at the Outjo police station. (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Low turnout of voters for special elections in Kunene south