A mining engineering graduate from the University of Namibia says more young people should study the field to have a greater impact on the local sector.

Juliet Haingura's honours research has been implemented at the Swakop Uranium Mine.

The Sikondo Green Scheme's decision to experiment with the Valour variety of potato this year was not as successful as anticipated.

Faustina Caley, the former Deputy Minister of Education, asserted that a child's upbringing at home can determine their character. 

Caley was speaking at a belated commemoration of Human Rights Day and Namibian Women's Day in Rundu. 

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, said that while the Kavango Cattle Ranch has improved its operations, further efforts are needed to ensure the entity becomes self-sustainable.

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

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, said some community members have a large part to play when it comes to criminal activities in Kavango East.

Shikongo is holding a community meeting with residents in Rundu.

The Governor of Kavango East is irked by the state of the floating bridge at the Sarasungu Border Post. 

The bridge was initially only supposed to be a temporary measure, but it's been 11 years since it was attended to. 

Children under the age of 10 from the Kavango East and West regions are being vaccinated against polio.  

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. 

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.