KAVANGO RIVER LODGE OWNERS RAISE CONCERNS OVER ACCESS CHALLENGES

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Lodge owners operating along the Kavango River in the Mukwe Constituency have expressed concern over access challenges that have cut off some areas.

They raised their concerns with Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Anselm Marungu.

UNAM CULTURAL FESTIVAL PROMOTES CULTURAL CONNECTION

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Young people who attended the Unam Cultural Festival at Rundu believe such events foster a connection to their roots, especially amongst diverse individuals. 

They also stressed the importance of learning about each other's cultures and traditions. 

KAVANGO EAST BEEKEEPER SEES SURGING HONEY DEMAND

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A beekeeper operating at Omega 1 in the Kavango East Region says demand for honey has become overwhelming.

David Mushavanga runs a small-scale beekeeping project and says customers from across the country are eager to taste his product, which is marketed as “Bushman Honey".

UNAM PLANS NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) is working on several capital projects, which include veterinary clinics and a food and beverage processing plant as well as a research centre for astronomy and space science. 

KAP N BOU RESIDENTS DEMAND LAND

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Following failed discussions over plot allocations, residents of Kap n Bou took to the streets demanding that Otavi Town Council avail them land to build houses.

Leading the group, Wilfred Somseb said informal settlers paid N$200 each for a surveyor and allocation of 120 plots.

MALARIA CAMPAIGN URGES RESIDENTS TO ALLOW SPRAYING

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People must allow the indoor residual spraying teams into their homes to prevent an increase in malaria cases. 

These messages were repeated excessively at the launch of the 2026 Indoor Residual Spraying Campaign at Divundu, Kavango East region. 

MUKWE VICTIMS DEMAND FASTER HUMAN-WILDLIFE PAYMENTS

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Victims of human-wildlife conflict at Mukwe in the Kavango East Region are frustrated with how long it takes the Ministry of Environment to process their offset payments. 

A number of them have now resorted to camping outside the Mahango Game Park office until their voices are heard. 

YOUNG LAWYER LAUNCHES FIRM WITH YOUTH FUND

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A 27-year-old Naboth De Celestino from the Kavango Region recently started his own law firm through assistance from the National Youth Development Fund.

FARMERS HAILED AS EVERYDAY HEROE

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What do you call a person whose responsibility is to produce nourishment that is able to sustain life?  A farmer

Others refer to them as our everyday heroes. 

They make sure we have food, despite extreme weather conditions. Their work is physically demanding and financially taxing.