The Governor of Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, says despite the region's challenges, Kavango East is laden with hope and promises.
In his State of the Region Address at Rundu on Friday, Hambyuka identified 15 priority actions for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Businesses in Rundu reported a significant uptick in trade after thousands of visitors descended on the town for the Public Enterprises Games.
The Public Enterprises CEOs' Forum is set to donate N$500,000 to four schools in the Kavango East Region.
The schools are Kaisosi Combined School, Livuyu Junior Primary School, Kippi George Primary School and Sarusungu Combined School.
The Shambyu Traditional Authority in the Kavango East Region and the Masubia Traditional Authority in the Zambezi Region each received a vehicle from the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations.
Learners from Ngcove Junior Primary School in Rundu, Kavango East Region, will no longer be taught in corrugated iron sheet classrooms.
Residents of Ndonga Linena in the Kavango East Region continue to battle water shortages and limited health services, they told regional leaders during a community engagement meeting held at Kangweru village.
The Kavango East Regional Council is visiting all constituencies in the region, allowing residents to express themselves on the various issues in their area, particularly service delivery.
Learners and teachers of Matumbo Angelina Ribebe Secondary School in Kavango East have exchanged responsibilities during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child.
The atmosphere at Matumbo Angelina Ribebe Secondary School in Ncaute Village took a different turn on Tuesday.
First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah reassured young men and boys from Kavango East that they have value and that they are not forgotten.
Young men and boys turned up in numbers at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre for an engagement titled "The plight of the boy child" with Namibia's First Gentleman.
Kavango East Regional Education Director, Christine Shilima, says the academic performance of learners in Grades 1, 2 and 3 is a cause for concern.
