A 29-year-old man accused of killing and burying his girlfriend in a shallow grave at Shimpanda village in the Kavango East Region was denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

The remains of a 30-year-old woman were found in a shallow grave at Shimpanda village in Kavango East on Friday. 

Kavango East's Police Acting Regional Commander Bonifatius Kanyetu says the woman was reported missing by her 29-year-old boyfriend on the 17th of October. 

The woman who named her triplets after the former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba said she is saddened by the fact that her daughters would never be able to meet one of their namesakes.

The Nambian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) wants to partner with the Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School in Kavango East.

The school offers Integrated Performing Arts as a subject. 

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Director General, Menesia Muinjo, says traditional authorities play a key role in preserving cultures and traditions.

Muinjo said this during a courtesy call to the Gciriku Traditional Authority in Kavango East.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has called on various communities and stakeholders to join the conversation around gambling activities.

Some long-serving employees of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) say being recognised for their hard work is rewarding, and it helps boost staff morale.

A non-profit organisation has provided mothers in Kamutjonga Village with reusable nappies in an effort to reduce pollution in the Kavango River and protect the surrounding environment.

The Kavango River is a vital source of life for many people and animals in this part of Namibia.

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.

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.