Heavy rains cause extensive damage in Rundu residential areas

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Heavy rains caused extensive damage to properties in some residential areas in Rundu yesterday.

This morning people were fixing their houses and access roads to their homes.

Our nbc team visited some areas to see for themselves.

Rundu learners in court for forging school results

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The case of the seven people at Rundu, accused of forging school results, has been postponed to 13 February.

The accused were arrested for allegedly tampering with school report cards.

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.

Lack of marriage education linked to GBV

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One contributing factor to domestic and gender-based violence is a lack of knowledge about marriage.

This was shared by the Namibia Marriage Council's Executive Director, Paulus Hawanga. 

Street vendors in Rundu work through Christmas Day

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While others are celebrating Christmas Day with family and friends, for some street vendors at Rundu, it's business as usual.

This is because, after all the celebrations and entertainment, the struggles for a new academic year begin.

Joakim Kayangura denied bail in Trans Zambezi Highway hit-and-run case

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Joakim Kayangura was denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate Court following his arrest in the hit and run that occurred along the Trans Zambezi Highway.

The incident happened over the weekend. 

Julius Haupindi, 21, who was among the five victims, died instantly.

Heavy rains destroys homes in Rundu's Suncity area

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Heavy rains left some families in Rundu's Suncity area devastated, as their houses were destroyed.

The rainstorm on Tuesday evening left family members destitute, and some are still struggling to rebuild their dwellings. 

Law enforcement brace for festive season in Kavango East

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As the Kavango East Region braces for the festive season, the regional leadership is calling for collaboration with law enforcement to maintain peace and safety in the region.

This was the message shared during the launch of the festive season Road Safety Operation at the Masivi roadblock.