Rundu consultation calls for tougher penalties in Cybercrime Bill

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Participants at the Cybercrime Bill consultation at Rundu have called for stiffer sentences for cybercrime offenders.

The consultations on the draft Bill are being conducted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT).

Ndama East Primary to register learners all week

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The Ndama East Primary School at Rundu will still be registering learners this whole week, with classes only expected to commence next Monday. 

When the NBC News team arrived at the Ndama East Primary School on Monday, parents were still in queues registering their children.

Rundu school faces toilet shortage days before reopening

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Days before school reopens, the Joy Mungungu Senior Primary School at Rundu is left without functional toilets.

This comes after the donor pulled out due to a breach of the agreement.


The primary school was established by community members before government intervention. 

NASWU protests in Rundu over minimum wage

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Members of the Namibia Security Workers Union (NASWU) held a demonstration at Rundu, demanding national minimum wage compliance from employers.

The security guards submitted a petition to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations' regional head, Michael Kabwata.

Rundu to get streetlights

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The days of Rundu being shrouded in darkness after sunset could soon be over, as plans are underway to install streetlights throughout the town.

Prime minister urges private health facility to prioritise access and compassion

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reminded the investors that health is a human right and not a luxury commodity. 

Dr Ngurare, who was speaking at the inauguration of a private health facility, Kaisosi Medical Services, urged staff to structure their services in a manner that caters to everyone in Rundu. 

Andreas Jikerwa sworn in as Rundu mayor

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Kavango East Swapo Party Councillor Andreas Jikerwa has been sworn in as the Mayor of Rundu, deputised by Regina Nekare, also from the same party.

NamPower Foundation builds and hands over classroom in Rundu

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The NamPower Foundation constructed and handed over a classroom at Didimika Private School in Rundu's Kehemu area.

Didimika Private School, like many other schools in the Kavango East Region, also struggles with overcrowded classrooms.