THITANGADIMBA – Fumu Erwin Munika Mbambo of the Hambukushu traditional authority in Kavango East on Saturday said the splitting of the Kavango region in two has had negative impacts on traditional rule. The Fumu made the remarks during the visit of Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka to his palace on Saturday. Mbambo said the spilt...
RUNDU – The Kavango East Football Association (KEFA), in conjunction with NFA are hosting an empowerment training of football coaches at Rundu. This is done through a Fifa, NFA, with the objective to get to the grassroots, the five-day training started on Monday and ends on 29 August, with about 30 participants. “We wish our...
RUNDU – Mubusisi wa sikiliti sa Kavango Wiko Verna Sinimbo unyazize likezo za muuna wa lilimo zemashumi amabeli kazesilezi, yana nyezi mwanana walilimo zelishumi kazene kasizo kwa munzi wa Ncaute. “Kitaba ye bilaeza kuli mwanana, ya swanela kubabalelwa ni kuhuliswa, ubeilwe mwa likezo ze situhu zecwalo. Likezo zecwalo haliyo hande, liloba mulao haliswaneli kufumaneha mwasicaba...
RUNDU – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo has condemned the actions of a 26-year-old man, who traditionally married a minor (14) at Ncaute village. “It is deeply disturbing that a child, who should be protected and nurtured, has instead been exposed to such harmful practices. These actions are unacceptable, unlawful and must have no place...
RUNDU – The Namibian police in Kavango West have recorded three suicide incident that were reported to them between Friday and Monday. On Monday evening at 21h30 at Wiiwi village, Kavango West region, David Hausiku Mafufa (25) allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt under a tree.He did not leave a suicide note....
RUNDU – The police in Kavango West on Sunday arrested a 26-year-old Angolan man for committing an immoral practice with a minor. He allegedly traditionally married a 14-year-old grade 5 pupil at Ncaute village. According to the police, the suspect, who is a cattle herder, has been living with the minor between the months of...
MAYARA – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has granted approval of the application made by the Ukwangali Traditional authority (TA) to designate Eugene Siwombe Kudumo as their chief as per the TA Act of 2000. The TA is in the meantime to set up a date, time and place for the minister or...
RUNDU – The police in Kavango West have arrested a man for allegedly hacking a minor to death on Sunday. The suspect allegedly struck the minor with the spade on the head, killing her instantly. The incident happened at about 18h00 at Kahoro village, in the Mpungu constituency of Kavango West. “The deceased was among...
SIKONDO – The commercial farm of the Sikondo government irrigation project is currently harvesting potatoes from a 10-hectare field. They expect to yield between 400 and 500 tonnes, generating revenue of over N$4 million. Situated at the eastern edge of the Kavango West Region under the Mbunza Traditional Authority, the Sikondo irrigation farm continues to...
RUNDU – Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo said six trafficking victims were repatriated to Namibia between June 2024 and June 2025. He made this announcement during the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). The event took place in Rundu last Wednesday under the theme ‘Human Trafficking is Organised...