Kavango East to use census data for development planning

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Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has assured residents of the region that the leadership will leverage the 2023 census results to improve planning and effectively monitor development progress.

He made these remarks during the launch of the regional profile report. 

Youth engagement key ahead of National Clean-up Campaign

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Involving youth in clean-up campaigns could be an effective way to engage them and encourage participation in national events.

This was shared during a panel discussion held at Rundu, in preparation for the upcoming National Clean-up Campaign.

Kavango East records 4,492 mental health cases in 2023-2024

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The Kavango East Region is grappling with a concerning mental health crisis, recording 4,492 cases in 2023 and 2024.

This was shared during an event to raise mental health awareness among the boy child, held in Rundu.

Governor urges participation in consultative meetings

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Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo said she has observed poor attendance at national consultative meetings, urging office bearers and community members to take part.

She made the call during the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy consultative meeting at Nkurenkuru.

Kavango West questions 10% Oil, Gas benefit

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Namibia's oil and gas sector could boost the economy, but some residents in the Kavango West Region think the 10% benefit share is too small to grow the economy. 

Parents defy advice to enrol children in formal schools

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Some parents and guardians of learners who attend the unregistered Ndama East School in Rundu are ignoring the Ministry of Education's advice to enrol their children at formal government schools.

The parents refuse to accept the Ministry of Education's response regarding the issue.

Nkurenkuru Border Post falls short of national standards

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The Nkurenkuru Border Post, which borders Namibia and Angola, has not yet met the national border post standards.

This was shared during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs to the Kavango West Region.

Eugene Kudumo designated as new Hompa of Vakwangali

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Eugene Kudumo of the Ukwangali Traditional Authority has officially been designated as Hompa of the Vakwangali people and succeeded the late Sitentu Mapasi, who died 11 years ago.