Tribal conflict ensues in Bwabwata National Park

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The Hambukushu Community in the Kavango East Region's Mukwe Constituency is against the designation of a Khwe Chief at Bwabwata National Park.

This comes after the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, approved the appointment of a Khwe Chief.

Kavango East Region honours late President Geingob

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In the Kavango East Region, mourners gathered in numbers at the governor's office, and candles were lit as a sign of honour and remembrance. 

Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo explained the importance of lighting candles on such occasions.

Kavango East Region underpoliced

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The Kavango East Region has four times fewer police officers than required.

Acting Police Regional Commander Eino Nambahu says there are only 665 officers on the ground in the region, while 3,000 police officers are required.

Break-in reported at Rundu Education offices

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The offices of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture in Kavango East Region were broken into.

The incident was discovered by staff members who reported for duty on Friday. 

Authorities say they lost valuable items and data that were on the stolen laptops.

1300 learners in Rundu circuit without placement

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Close to 1300 learners still need to find placement in the Kavango East Region.

Despite this, the acting education director, Christine Silima, is adamant that they will be accommodated when schools reopen next week.

Kavango East records high HIV community infections

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High HIV infection and transmission in the Kavango East Region has prompted the new health director in the region to urge the community to offer love and support to the affected and infected.

Kavango East takes a firm stand against crime

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The governor of Kavango East Region says the region's leadership is determined to fight criminal activities there.

Bonifatius Wakudumo made the commitment during the leadership's meeting with Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo.