Learners from various schools in Rundu, Kavango East Region, took to the streets this morning in a nationwide mass march against violence towards children.
Kavango East is joining the rest of the regions in these marches that are aimed at creating awareness about violence against children.
Over 400 students graduated from the University of Namibia's Rundu Campus on Thursday. The graduates received qualifications in various fields, marking the end of their academic journey and the start of new paths in their careers.
426 students have graduated from UNAM's Rundu Campus in the fields of accounting and auditing, business administration, entrepreneurship and new venture management, education, heritage and conservation management, and nursing science.
Heavy rains in the Kavango East and West have left some residents picking up the pieces over the weekend.
Lambert Haingura, a resident of Hamweyi Village in the Kavango West Region, is one of those affected, as the weekend's rain was accompanied by lightning, which struck and killed seven of his cattle.
Kavango East Governor, Bonifatius Wakudumo says the region is ready to host its regional memorial service in honour of the late Founding President on Saturday.
When the nbc News team visited the Rundu Sports Stadium on Friday, various people were getting the venue ready for this weekend’s proceedings.
The police at Rundu are investigating a case in which a 20-year-old man died during the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) recruitment selection test.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, at about 12:00.
After six days with its doors shut, classes have resumed on Wednesday at Japhet Haiyambo Primary School and Hompa Sophia Junior Primary School at Rundu.
The two schools were both temporarily closed following a sewarage blockage, and broken ablution facilities.
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.
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.
The festive season mood of sharing and caring is still being felt in some parts of the country.
