Governor Verna Sinimbo of the Kavango West Region has urged for a united effort in the battle against corruption.

The bulk of taxi operators in Nkurenkuru are unlicensed, with only four operating legally. 

This information was revealed during a meeting held by the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association (NPPTA) with transport operators.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) marked the centenary of its missionary work in the Kavango regions. Established in 1926, the church has played a significant role in the area.

A German missionary, Otto Emil Narchi, established the first church at Nkurenkuru.

The Kavango West Regional Council and Rundu Vocational Training Center signed a collaboration agreement at Nkurenkuru.

The duo have previously collaborated on the completion of phase one of the Nkurenkuru Sports Complex, and the Rundu VTC has recently been awarded a sports facility contract at Ncamagoro.

Eleven youth enterprises from various regions received business materials worth N$2.5 million under the Rural Youth Constituency Enterprises program in Nkurenkuru. The enterprises were selected during the 2023/2024 financial year as part of the Harambee Prosperity Plan aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurship.

The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, is disappointed at the snail's pace of the construction of the Nkurenkuru Multipurpose Youth Resource Center.

He expressed this at the handover of the material to the Rural Youth Enterprises at Nkurenkuru.

The governor of the Kavango West Region, Verna Sinimbo, has questioned whether census statistics are considered when allocating the regional budget. 

She made these remarks during the Regional Profile presentation at Nkurenkuru.

For the 2026-27 financial year, the Ministry of Justice will construct two magistrates' courts in Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo.

For this development expenditure, N$15 million has been set aside.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially inaugurated the Kavango West Civic Affairs Regional Office at Nkurenkuru.

The centre aims to bring vital services closer to the people. 

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila applauded the positive improvements in the agricultural sector in the Kavango West region.

Dr Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said this at the 36th independence celebration at Nkurenkuru.