RUNDU – Mukwe constituency councillor and chairperson of the Kavango East regional council, Damian Maghambayi has urged good Samaritans to assist a family that lost three children due to a lightning strike last week. The lightning bolt hit Katenture village, in the Mukwe constituency of Kavango East, killing three children dead. One person survived the...
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RUNDU- Vaporosi vaNamibia kavakwete vanonagona vavali wonomvhura 17 ntani 18, konyima tupu apa kavahokwene nokudipaga mumati gona modoropa sinkwa ntani. Vagazarera ava vavali ngesi tavakamoneka kompanguro neyina. Nakufa ava kwakara Paulus Kahili, gomontambondunge 8, posure zelipakerero poSikanduko. Sihorokwadona esi kasihorokere moRundu kevango vatura asi lyonongesefa pokatji kaAgro Marketing naTrade agency ntani Puma moruha ronzira zaJohn...
Murder accused teens denied bail
RUNDU – The Rundu Magistrate’s Court denied bail on Monday to teenagers accused of robbing and killing a school learner over a cellphone last month in Rundu. Joackim Kanyanga (18) and John Asake Mario (18) are facing charges of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances. The charges are in relation to the death of Paulus...
Hambyuka takes charge of Kavango East
RUNDU – Former National Assembly Swapo chief whip Hamunyera Hambyuka has hit the ground running in his new role as Kavango East governor. Welcoming him to the hotseat, chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council Damian Maghambayi appealed to the inhabitants to unite and embrace the new era. When the appointment was announced, some inhabitants...
Rundu teens nabbed for murder
RUNDU – The Namibian Police in Rundu have arrested two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, after they allegedly robbed and stabbed to death a male teenager at the town recently. The two suspects are due to make their first court appearance today. The victim was identified as Paulus Kahili, a grade 8 learner at Sikanduko...
Nkurenkuru GBV shelter gets a boost
NKURENKURU – The Namibian Police Force in the Kavango West region on Monday received donations of items worth N$ 24 000 from the United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) via the gender and child welfare ministry. The donated items, which comprised a fridge, stove, table and four chairs, a microwave and utensils, including pots, will be used...
Police seek assistance to apprehend teen’s murderers
RUNDU – The Namibian Police in Rundu are seeking public assistance to help track suspects who robbed and stabbed to death a male teenager on Friday. The incidence happened at Rundu’s industrial area, between the Agro Marketing and Trade Agency and Puma service station along John Mutorwa Road, which was officially inaugurated the same day...
Kavango wants N$6b for development
RUNDU – Kavango West Regional Council chairperson Josef Sivaku Sikongo, says out of the N$85 billion promised by the ruling Swapo party in its last election manifesto, the region will require N$6 billion to execute its developmental plans. The development plans are being finalised at the weeklong strategic planning workshop currently under way at Rundu....
Diescho punctuates Nujoma’s deeds
RUNDU – Late Founding President Sam Nujoma was one of the rare individuals who came to earth with exceptional gifts and talents, academic Joseph Diescho asserted. “In the providence of God, there are people who come to earth with rare gifts and talents, and one of them, for our purposes in Namibia, is Tatekulu Shafiishuna...
Remains of Founding President Nujoma arrive in Rundu
The Namibian Air Force plane carrying the body of the late Founding President and father of the Namibian nation, Sam Nujoma landed some minutes ago. The street procession that will lead to a memorial ceremony slated for 14h00 at Rundu sports stadium will begin shortly.