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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.

Time is up for 'bad cops' - Commissioner Ngondo

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The regional commander of police in the Kavango East Region, Commissioner Johanna Ngondo, says she is determined to get rid of unscrupulous members of the force.

She was speaking about community engagement between the police and the community.

About 15,000 households in Kavango East food insecure

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Communities in Kayova Village within the Ndiyona Constituency in Kavango East celebrated a belated World Food Day.

The day aims to raise worldwide awareness and action for the elimination of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition.

Empowering the boy child

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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.

Rossing donates to Bunya combined school

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The Bunya Combined School in the Kapako Constituency has always struggled with basic necessities.

That was until the Rossing Foundation paid the school a visit to donate some much-needed items. 

The Bunya Combined School started off as a Catholic mission school 94 years ago.

Benefits of taking care of mental health more evident in society

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The founder of a private mental health clinic, Care Unit in Rundu, says more residents are becoming aware of the benefits of looking after their mental health.

Berthiliah Simbaranda-Vistor says the stigma that was once associated with seeking help is slowly wearing off.

A day in a teacher's life

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October 5th is World Teachers' Day. It is celebrated every year to recognise the important role that teachers play in education.

Our nbc News team visited Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School in Rundu and compiled this report. 

Katjavivi pays tribute to teachers

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Today is World Teachers' Day, dedicated to recognising the efforts and contributions made by educators.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, took a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of teachers to society in the National Assembly.

Rundu business community uplifts town

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The leadership of the Rundu Town Council says much of the town's prosperity is attributed to the business community.

A fundraising dinner was held ahead of the Rundu Trade Fair, which takes place later this month.