Double murder suspect remains jailed

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A 27-year-old Namibian man, Ambrosius Mathias Muyeu, remains behind bars following his arrest for double murder.

Ambrosius is accused of killing his grandparents at Kayeura village.

Small-Scale Farmers Accuse Ndonga Linena Manager 

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Small-scale farmers at the Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in Kavango East claim they have been excluded from wheat production for the winter season, accusing the farm manager of sidelining them and using their seeds for commercial purposes.

Governor worried over idle Shitemo Scheme

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The Governor of Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, expressed concern over the state of the Shitemo Green Scheme, which has remained nearly inactive for nearly four years.

Liberation fighter Rebekka Nepemba Shaningwa buried

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A veteran of the liberation struggle, Rebekka Nepemba Shaningwa, was buried at Ntara village in the Kavango West Region.

Shaningwa died on the 18th of June at the age of 75.

Rundu residents reject NORED's proposed 3% tariff hike

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Residents of Rundu have rejected NORED's tariff increase proposal of 3% for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The residents say the proposed percentages are high considering the challenges of unemployment.

Kavango East launches Regional Drive to end GBV

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The Governor of the Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, officially activated the #EndGBVNamibia Campaign at Rundu.

The campaign encourages people to speak out against the social ill.

Gender-based violence is a social ill that affects individuals who, many times, suffer in silence.

Divundu murder suspects denied bail

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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.

Kavango East, West urged to boost food productivity

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Due to their favourable climate and water availability, both Kavango regions are considered key for national food security.

Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa urged the regional leaders to focus on improving food productivity in the region. 

Ox-Cart operator killed in Rundu collision with police vehicle

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A case of culpable homicide and reckless driving has been registered at the Rundu police station.

The incident occurred last night at around 19:30 in the Sauyemwa area near the Hilka Park location on the Rundu-Nkurenkuru main road in the Kavango East Region.