Mukwe residents demand action over rising crocodile attacks

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Residents of Mukwe Constituency in the Kavango East Region are calling for immediate action regarding the rising threat of crocodile attacks in their communities. 

They say if the government does not take action, then they will be forced to take their own drastic measures. 

Thipanana Villagers protest rural electrification project diversion

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The residents of Thipanana Village in the Kavango East Region assert that they are not receiving any benefits from the rural electrification project.

The villagers claim that NamPower wrongly diverted the electrification project to another village. 

Havo villagers still without safe water despite borehole promise

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Residents of Havo village in the Kavango East's Mukwe Constituency continue drinking water not fit for human consumption 10 months after the Rural Water Supply Division promised to drill a new borehole for them.

In October of last year, NBC News visited Havo village to cover the water crisis.

Andara-Shamaturu Road workers to receive outstanding wages after six-week delay

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The managing member of Kuru Kaje Investments CC says the workers doing the debushing and clearing for the Andara-Shamaturu road in Mukwe, Kavango East Region, will be paid on Thursday.

This comes after 63 workers downed tools last week because the subcontractor failed to pay them for March. 

Three boys killed by lightning buried in Katenture Village

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The three boys who tragically died from a lightning strike earlier this month were buried on Saturday in Katenture village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region.

The boys were Frans Thinyemba (14), Matamu Nyambi (4), and Dinyando Kathumbi (5).

Construction of Divundu-Muhembo road commences

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John Mutorwa, Minister of Works and Transport, emphasized the importance of good roads in enhancing safety, reducing fatalities and poverty, and boosting regional trade.

Ndongo residents demand compensation from Blue Berries Farm

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Residents of Ndongo settlement in the Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region, are up in arms about unfulfilled promises by the Namibia Berries company at Divundu. 

The villagers are devastated after surrendering their land for the establishment of the farm.

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.