Security guards working at the construction site for the Nepara-Nkurenkuru road in the Kavango West Region will now be paid the minimum wage of N$13.50 per hour. 

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. 

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised concerns about succession disputes within traditional authorities. 

He raised the issue during his address at the belated independence celebration at Mukwe in Kavango East over the weekend.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has said that he is ready to deal with local authorities that are misusing funds.

Sankwasa also ordered all ministries that owe local authorities to pay up. 

A memorial mass for the late Pope Francis is being held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Rundu, Kavango East Region.

Catholics of varying ages have gathered to listen to stories about the life and times of Pope Francis. 

The Kavango East Region is experiencing an increase in malaria cases. 

16 people have died so far since the end of last year after more than 13,000 cases were reported, leaving over a thousand patients hospitalised.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says there is a need for more GBV shelters in the country.

Namibia only has ten safe houses, two of which are privately owned.

Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo says there has been a change in the lives of beneficiaries since the start of these outreach programs by the various UN agencies in collaboration with the various ministries.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says that even though the foundation has been laid for early childhood development, there is still room for improvement.

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.