In the northern Kunene Region, over five Traditional Authorities have been seeking formal recognition from the government for more than 30 years.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has identified the Kunene Region as a potential hub for livestock production to serve surrounding regions.

The President held talks with Egypt’s Ambassador to Namibia, Wael Batea, highlighting ongoing collaboration between the two countries in the agricultural sector.

Governor of the Kunene Region, Vipuakuje Muharukua, officially kickstarted the regional cleaning campaign at Opuwo District Hospital.

The governor’s active participation underscores the region’s commitment to creating a clean, safe, and dignified public service environment.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared a cholera outbreak in Opuwo in the Kunene Region.

This follows the confirmation of six localised cases that affected one household. 

Preliminary results of two more suspected cases came back negative. 

The Namibian Cabinet has authorised the sale of the ageing government jet, Falcon V5-NAM, which is currently valued at N$95.9 million.

This was announced as part of the latest Cabinet decisions, following a decision-making meeting.

The Outjo Magistrates Court in the Kunene Region has remanded four men accused of stealing 31 cattle in the Outjo district last week.

The men are alleged to have operated an illegal slaughterhouse at Farm Mountbauten and Farm Bergvlei.

Significant progress has been made in restoring the water supply in Opuwo, Kunene Region, as confirmed by NamWater’s Public Relations and Corporate Communications office.

Floods have affected multiple communities in the Kunene Region, leaving thousands in need of urgent assistance.

Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharuka engaged stakeholders in the region to familiarise himself with the situation on the ground. 

As the host of the 2025 Namibian Newspaper Cup, Kunene Governor Marius Sheya shared that preparations for the event are progressing smoothly.

Kunene Governor Marius Sheya has revived the Build Together Housing programme in Outjo to help address the backlog of over 4,000 residents on the waiting list.

Currently, the most affected and needy homeowners are located in the town's ever-expanding informal settlements.