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Family of Malaka Sipilikita seek closure 

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Family members of 18-year-old Malaka Sipilikita, who was shot by an unknown person at Rundu, are still seeking closure as the investigation is still ongoing.

It's been three months, and no one has been arrested in connection with Sipilikita's murder.

Rundu residents adamant on finishing SIM card registration process

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Some Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) clients waiting in line at the mobile home in Rundu are adamant about finishing the registration process, despite the announced extension.

It's a chaotic situation, with various clients putting pressure on the security guards to better manage the queue.

Woman found murdered after phone call

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The body of 46-year-old Kapapero Ndano was found with stab wounds on Monday at the Tumweneni informal settlement, Rundu.

The lifeless body was found by a passer-by in the Tumweneni sewerage yard.

The deceased was stabbed with an unknown sharp object several times, and she died on the spot.

Rundu experiences rise in crime

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Rundu has seen an increase in certain crimes in 2023 compared to 2022, according to statistics provided by the Kavango East Regional Police.

The statistics compare various crimes between January and December 2022 and January and September 2023.

Visual artist creates suicide awareness through art

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A visual artist is using his talent to raise awareness about suicide in Rundu. 

Paulus Kanyanga believes that his "Suicide Mural Project” will encourage more Namibians to open up about the realities behind the act.

Rainstorm leaves Rundu residents homeless

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A rainstorm demolished the shacks of several families in Rundu's Ndama Sewer and Tumweneni Informal neighbourhoods, leaving them homeless.
 
Some families in Rundu are left picking up the pieces after a rainstorm caused havoc.

Criminal activities in Rundu concerning

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The increasing rate of crime in the Kavango East Region, particularly in Rundu, is concerning.

The police and community members therefore met to discuss how they could tackle this problem.

Governor of Kavango East, Bonifatius Wakudumo, says he is disturbed by the increased levels of crime.

Boy child feels neglected - Kapirika

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Life skills teacher Pedro Kapirika says society has been so focused on uplifting the girl child that the boy child is left feeling neglected.

The teacher from Jacob Marengo visited Rundu in an effort to uplift some boys.

There was a time when the focus was solely on men.

Fire destroys over N$360,000 worth of water infrastructure at Rundu

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A fire broke out at the Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination in Rundu, destroying more than N$360,000 worth of water infrastructure.

The senior administrative officer in that directorate, Josef Shinkanda, says what caused the fire is still unknown.

Kavango East benefits from developments in dentistry field

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Kavango East's Chief Dentist, Dr. Elizabeth Hausiku-Elago, says the region is benefiting from the various developments made in the dentistry field.

Dr. Hausiku-Elago was speaking during Oral Health Awareness week at Rundu.