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WINDHOEK, 08 May 2024 (NAMPA) - The Von Bach Dam near Okahandja facing water depletion. (Photo by: Sylvia Hashondali) NAMPA

NamWater owed N.dollars 2.1 billion, urges payment of overdue debt

RUNDU - Women's soccer teams battling it out during the Fourth Edition of the Kavango SuperCup Festival. (Photo: Contributed)

21 Brigade B win women’s football during Kavango Supercup Festival

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

One dead and three injured in car accident at Mahahe

WINDHOEK, 24 April 2014 - All People's Party (APP) president Ignatius Shixwameni gestures while talking to President Hifikepunye Pohamba during their annual consultative meeting at State House. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

APP manifesto reaffirms values championed by late Shixwameni

RUNDU, 11 March 2019 - Ndama Combined School, a school situated along the Trans-Caprivi Highway which has been rocked with overcrowding. (Photo by: Petrus Muronga) NAMPA

Ndama Junior Primary School classes still suspended

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Catholic Church Deacon makes maiden court appearance on murder charge at Rundu

RUNDU, 28 October 2024 - Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa launched NORED's Turnaround Strategy Plan at Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Basic needs under pressure as Rundu's population increases- Mutorwa

Ten hospitalised over poison

'These Stones Will Speak' photography exhibition starts in Rundu

RUNDU, 08 February 2022 - Public policy analyst and lecturer Dr Gerson Sindano. (Photo: Contributed)

Sindano happy with special election turnout at Rundu

RUNDU, 14 November 2024 - Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme Manager Floris Smith briefing President Nangolo Mbumba on the operations of the farm. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Lack of combine harvester delays Vhungu Vhungu harvesting process: Smith

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2024 - NEFF Spokesperson Teresia Hamurenge. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Removal of campaign posters at Rundu angers NEFF

ONDANGWA, 28 November 2024 - Ondangwa Urban Constituency polling officials at the collation centre at the Ondangwa Trade Fair Centre. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas)NAMPA

Preliminary results for Rundu Urban Constituency

RUNDU, 13 November 2024 - Polling officials inside the Rundu Town Hall polling station helping uniformed members to cast their votes. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Preliminary results for Mukwe Constituency

RUNDU, 13 November 2024 - Polling officials inside the Rundu Town Hall polling station helping uniformed members to cast their votes. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Preliminary results for Ndonga Linena Constituency

RUNDU, 02 December 2024 - Re-elected mayor of Rundu, Gabriel Kanyanga. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kanyanga re-elected as Rundu mayor

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Priest arrested for alleged drinking and driving at Sikindi

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Woman arrested at Rundu for alleged murder of husband

Nineteen hospitalised with suspected food poisoning at Rundu State Hospital

Epic showdowns awaits Kavango East Football teams

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 11 May 2021 - Outjo Magistrate's Court where Harvey Boulter appeared on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Man appears in court for allegedly defrauding Rundu lodges

RUNDU, 15 July 2017 - Swapo's new regional coordinator for Kavango East, Otillie Shinduvi. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Swapo holds first Kavango East REC meeting of the year

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Shaningwa shuns Kavango East leaders' suspensions

RUNDU, 10 February 2025 - The Toyota seven-seater that collided head-on with the vehicle employees of the Namibia Correctional Services travelled in. (Photo: Contributed)

Four die in head-on collision at Shikenge village

RUNDU, 25 February 2025 - Butternuts produced at Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sikondo working towards restoring full production capacity: Nghidinwa

Kavango East police recover stolen drought relief items

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Boy allegedly stabbed to death over cellphone at Rundu

RUNDU, 24 March 2025 - Vendors at open markets in Rundu demonstrated against rental increases by the Rundu Town Council on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu vendors demonstrate against rental fee price hikes

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Man allegedly hangs himself with wire at Shimpanda village

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Former FNB employee granted bail for alleged theft of pensioner's money

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Man stabbed to death at Rundu

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Two suspects arrested in murder case at Rundu

RUNDU - Former Governor of the Kavango East Region, Bonny Wakudumo. (Photo: Contributed)

Serving Kavango East has been both humbling and fulfilling: Wakudumo

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Son allegedly kills father over witchcraft accusations

RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Only caregivers with children below 7 are provided with meals- MOHSS

RUNDU, 10 April 2025 - Vice chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu (second from left) flanked by Chancellor of the University of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba and Minister of Gender and Child Welfare Emma Kantema. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Universities are stakeholders in regional development: Matengu

RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu records 10 malaria deaths, 2 092 cases

RUNDU, 16 April 2025 - The Rundu Town Council launches prepaid water meters at Rundu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Prepaid water meters to solve Rundu’s water debt: RTC

TUHINGIRENI, 27 April 2025 - Residents of Tuhingireni gathered under a tree to discuss the neighbourhood’s concerns. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Tuhingireni residents live in fear amid lack of electricity, crime

RUNDU, 01 May 2025 - The Namibian Police Force at Rundu gearing up for Operation Boots on the ground. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu police launch operation Boots on the Ground

RUNDU, 02 May 2025 - Hilka Park home owners in Rundu protesting over poorly constructed houses. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hilka Park homeowners protest over ‘poorly constructed’ houses

RUNDU, 06 May 2025 - The Rundu Magistrate’s Court. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu mothers frustrated over late child support payments

RUNDU, 12 May 2025 - Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka (right) together with Dr Herbert Diaz Secondary School Principal, Hamunyera Konrad during the region’s tree planting day at the school on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Tree planting symbolises positive change Nujoma championed: Hambyuka

RUNDU, 13 May 2025 - The Dr Herbert Diaz Ndango Secondary School which started out in tents. (Photo Contributed) NAMPA

FORMER RUNDU TENT SCHOOL RISES TO TOP 10

RUNDU, 13 May 2025 - The Rundu Town Council Technical department. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu Town Council closes 10 unregistered businesses

RUNDU, 20 May 2025 – Rundu residents and business owners have expressed concern that the town is being turned into a dumping site, especially along Maria Mwengere road and Riverside, harming the local economy and tourism. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu residents raise concern over dirty town

RUNDU, 25 May 2025 - The government offices from which the Rundu Town Council currently operates. (Photo: Contributed)

RTC plans for new building during 2025/26 financial year

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Man dies in police vehicle collision at Rundu

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Shaningwa praises Kavango regions as over 200 rejoin Swapo

RUNDU, 17 June 2025 - The Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Dr Audrin Mathe speaking at a four-day workshop for government communication officers at Rundu on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Mathe urges communications officers to strengthen digital, strategic communication

RUNDU, 18 June 2025- Official renaming of the UNAM Rundu Campus Road to the former Governor of the Kavango East Region Dr Samuel Kaveto Mbambo. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

UNAM Rundu Campus road renamed in honour of Mbambo

RUNDU, 23 June 2025 - Staff members from the Rundu Dialysis Centre with the Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka. ( Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RDC raises concern over herbal intoxication injuries

NKURENKURU, 23 June 2025- A 48-year-old man was hospitalized after suffering severe burns in a domestic violence incident at Mayara village, Kavango West region, on Sunday.

(Photo: Contributed)
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Woman who poured boiling oil on husband refused bail

Swapo Party Youth League regional secretary in the Kavango East Region, Anselm Marungu. (Photo: Contributed)

SPYL secretary among candidates for Ndonga Linena councilor position

RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu State Hospital struggles with outdated fleet and infrastructure

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2024 - The Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

High Court overturns RTC’s sale of property occupied by Mbangura wood carvers

RUNDU, 18 July 2025 - Representatives from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Oofice of the Ombudsman. (Photo Contributed) NAMPA

KAS and Ombudsman to host human rights training in Rundu

Ombudsman opens new regional office to serve Kavango regions

RUNDU, 01 August 2025 - The Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo speaking during an engagement meeting with members of the public at Rundu on Friday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Over 3 000 criminal cases recorded in Kavango East from January 2024

WINDHOEK, 10 May 2021 - Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Executive Director, Penda Naanda. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Govt engaging businesses to promote participation in AfCFTA

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2019 - Students from the International University of Management pictured on Tuesday while donating blood to the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service in the capital. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

NamBTS calls for blood donations as Group O stock drops

Sankwasa criticises RTC for awarding water meter tender to Chinese company

KATIMA MULILO, 06 August 2025 - The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala - Musavyi at the 3rd Engagement of the Ministerial Regional Business Engagements at the Zambezi Regional Council Auditorium.

(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Africa should stop exporting wealth and importing poverty: Ashipala-Musavyi

RUNDU, 13 August 2025 - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources member Ferdinand Hengombe. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hengombe highlights untapped medicinal potential of plants in Kavango East and Zambezi

OPUWO, 10 JAN (NAMPA) - Government tractor in Kunene Region busy ploughing maize meal fields at Otjerunda. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) NAMPA

Farmers criticise inefficiency of government ploughing support programme

National fish consumption per capita now at 18,5kg

Parly Committee to recommend tax exemption on agricultural equipment

Vhungu Vhungu needs N.dollars 22 million annually for full production: Smith

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Cattle herder accused of marrying minor denied bail

TSANDI, 07 August 2015 - Silos of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry at Tsandi in the Omusati Region. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Vhungu Vhungu struggles with lack of storage facilities

ONGWEDIVA, 28 August 2024 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking at the MTC-OATF Tech Hub Conference at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Theofelus urges Kavango East to prioritise land access for network expansion

RUNDU, 28 July 2025 - Former Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa pictured with Anton Kanyanga during the Directorate of Education’s regional Price Giving ceremony in July this year. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Learner from Mashare Constituency school earns prestigious scholarship

RUNDU, 29 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her delegation in a meeting at Sikondo Green Scheme. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah queries Agribusdev staff integration

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2019 - Deputy Minister of Safety and Security, Daniel Kashikola. (Photo by: Vita Angula) NAMPA

Kashikola seriously injured in head-on collision near Rundu

RUNDU, 01 September 2025 - A few of the learners from Maria Mwengere Secondary School seen sitting outside as they are feeling unwell waiting for the bus. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Maria Mwengere learners hospitalised for suspected food poisoning

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2016 - Namibia's Auditor-General, Junias Kandjeke. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

RTC failed to provide expenditure invoices for three consecutive years

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RTC overstates Namwater payable account by N.dollars 13 million: Kandjeke

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 16 September 2025 - The Namibia Statistics Agency GIS and NSDI Coordination Executive Alex Mudabedi handing the Namibia 2023 Population and Housing Census report to the Governor of the Kavango East region Hamunyera Hambyuka. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango East unemployment rate rises to 52 per cent: NSA

EPEMBE, 29 June 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking during the official handover of the four boreholes at Onamundindi in the Epembe constituency on Sunday. (Photo: contributed)

Ngurare to undertake assessment visit to Rundu Urban Constituency

RUNDU, 19 September 2025 - The Regional Director of Health in the Kavango East Region Idaho Mendai showing the earmarked land where a new intermediate hospital will be built. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Health ministry to construct intermediate hospital at Kayengona

RUNDU, 19 September 2025- Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp speaking to NAMPA on the sidelines of a site visit to various governmental projects. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Education to decongest 39 overcrowded schools across five regions

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Body of teenager recovered after drowning in river

Rundu fundraising for trade fair declines

RUNDU, 06 May 2025 - The Rundu Magistrate’s Court. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu Magistrate’s Court casual interpreters not happy with pay

RUNDU, 03 October 2025 - The Kavango West Education Directorate has launched an investigation into an incident at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School, where six learners were injured while crawling on the ground as a form of punishment. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Katjinakatji learners injured during 'crawling' punishment

RUNDU, 03 October 2025 - The Kavango West Education Directorate has launched an investigation into an incident at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School, where six learners were injured while crawling on the ground as a form of punishment. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Investigation launched into 'crawling punishment' at Kavango West school

RUNDU, 13 October 2025 - Governor of the Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka (centre) with the Namibia Depositors Guarantee Authority team at Rundu on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

NDGA ponders deposit limit guarantee increase

RUNDU, 15 October 2025- Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka meets with beneficiaries of the National Youth Fund. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Hambyuka engages National Youth Fund beneficiaries

RUNDU, 17 October 2025 - Persons with Dwarfism in the Kavango East and West Regions pictured with leaders of the Kavango East Regional Youth Forum. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango dwarfism community speaks against inequality

RUNDU, 20 October 2025 - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa in Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa warns of land audits for traditional authorities

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2025 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao at the National Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Second Mpox case confirmed

Justina Shuumbwa

RUNDU, 22 October 2025 - Teachers from the two Kavango regions holding hands during the official launch of the Sanlam/Allianz annual teachers tournament at Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango regions to host annual Sanlam|Allianz teachers’ tournament

RUNDU, 27 October 2025 - The Rundu Circuit football team celebrate their victory in the Sanlam/Allianz Teachers Tournament. (Photo: Contributed)

Rundu circuit winners of Sanlam|Allianz tournament

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Police officer seriously injured in prison attack at Rundu

RUNDU, 12 November 2025 - Officials from the International University of Management and health officials from the Rundu State Hospital tour the hospital facilities. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

IUM hands over medical equipment to Rundu State Hospital

RUNDU, 19 November 2025- BIPA Executive Business Registration Services Officer Raphael Likando speaking during a stakeholder engagement on Namibia’s corporate law reform. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Bipa seeks input on corporate laws bill in aiding Namibia’s grey listing exit

Rundu unveils new traffic unit worth more than a million

Ex-CRO, two others granted bail over corruption charges

RUNDU, 08 July 2025 - The Chief Executive Officer of the Rundu Town Council, Olavi Nathael. (Photo: Contributed)

RTC extends CEO’s contract despite Sankwasa’s disapproval

RUNDU, 24 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Kavango East Region Electoral Officer, Paulus Sifire. ( Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Zero votes recorded at Ndonga Linena, Ndiyona

RUNDU, 26 November 2025 - Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka casting his vote. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Governor, mayor lead early voting as Rundu polls see low turnout

RUNDU, 26 November 2025 - Presiding officer at the Maria Mwengere polling station, Toive Mukula. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Voting continues smoothly at Maria Mwengere polling station

RUNDU, 27 November 2025 - The Rundu Magistrate’s Court administration block which caught fire on Thursday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu Magistrate’s Court fire believed to be arson

MAYANA, 23 November 2025 - Current Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor and independent candidate, Paulus Mbangu speaking during a joint rally with fellow independent candidate Petrus Kashumali at Mayana village on Sunday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Provisional results for Rundu Rural Constituency

Final Election Results Rundu Urban Constituency - Kavango East Region

RUNDU, 28 November 2025 - Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

MERIT CONCERNS DROVE RISE OF INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES IN KAVANGO: MBANGU

RUNDU, 12 January 2026 - Kavango East Director of Education, Christine Shilima. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu school turns away learners over unpaid development fees

RUNDU, 12 January 2026 - Andreas Muyongo Mungongi, who made his first appearance in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Man denied bail after alleged theft from Kavango West governor