Two men accused of raping and murdering Keolebogile Paulino last month at Divundu have been denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate's Court.

The case is remanded to 12 September for further investigations. 

Bernard Mukoya (24) and Ghuwanga Mukerenge (22) were arrested at Karenga Village.

According to Bonifasius Kanyetu, the Kavango East Police Crime Investigations Coordinator, authorities recovered the 38-year-old Paulino's mobile phone that was robbed during the murder.

Residents of Divundu protested against the brutal killing of Paulino.