The days of Rundu being shrouded in darkness after sunset could soon be over, as plans are underway to install streetlights throughout the town.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, said some community members have a large part to play when it comes to criminal activities in Kavango East.

Shikongo is holding a community meeting with residents in Rundu.

The Governor of Kavango East is irked by the state of the floating bridge at the Sarasungu Border Post. 

The bridge was initially only supposed to be a temporary measure, but it's been 11 years since it was attended to. 

Children under the age of 10 from the Kavango East and West regions are being vaccinated against polio.  

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reminded the investors that health is a human right and not a luxury commodity. 

Dr Ngurare, who was speaking at the inauguration of a private health facility, Kaisosi Medical Services, urged staff to structure their services in a manner that caters to everyone in Rundu. 

The NamPower Foundation constructed and handed over a classroom at Didimika Private School in Rundu's Kehemu area.

Didimika Private School, like many other schools in the Kavango East Region, also struggles with overcrowded classrooms. 

Independent candidates managed to scoop three constituencies in the Kavango regions during the recently concluded Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. 

There has been a rise in the number of independent candidates in the country. 

First official results, announced by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson, Dr. Elsie Nghikembua, showed that Independent Candidate Paulus Mbangu retained his seat as Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor for a second term. 

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has rejected the Rundu Town Council’s decision to extend the CEO, Olavi Nathanael’s contract for another five years. 

Independent candidate Paulus Mbango cites stimulating the local economy, community upliftment and access to resources as some of his priority areas. 

During a rally at Mayana Village, Kavango East, Mbangu said he has made notable changes in the past five years.