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Patients still have unanswered questions about Dr. Geingob's death

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The matron at Rundu Intermediate Hospital, Martina Hausiku, says a number of elderly patients had a lot of questions after they found out about the death of Dr. Hage Geingob.

When the news broke that Dr. Hage Geingob had died, various Namibians were either at home or on their way somewhere else. 

Six arrested for fraud at Opuwo denied bail

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Six men, arrested in Rundu in connection with fraud committed at Bank Windhoek's Opuwo Branch, made a brief appearance before the Rundu Magistrate's Court today.

They were denied bail, and the case was postponed until January 25.

Late registrations take precedence over teaching on day one

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As the first day of the school calendar year dawned on Namibia, the nbc News team paid a visit to some schools in Rundu.

At Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School, a number of parents were waiting in the queue to register their children for the new academic year.

Learners who fail need support, not criticism-Social Worker

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The announcement of exam results is a joyous occasion for many learners, however, others are forced to stare failure in the face. 

A local social worker says that even though parents and guardians might be disappointed, they should resist the urge to punish those who have failed.

1300 learners in Rundu circuit without placement

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Close to 1300 learners still need to find placement in the Kavango East Region.

Despite this, the acting education director, Christine Silima, is adamant that they will be accommodated when schools reopen next week.

Kavango East shines in 2023 exams

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The acting Education Director in the Kavango East Region says all credit goes to the teachers and school management of the region.

Christine Shilima was responding to the region's examination results. 

Vendor express mixed feelings at just-ended Rundu Beach Festival

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Vendors who operated stalls at the just-ended Rundu Beach Festival expressed mixed feelings about the event.

Some say their businesses fared relatively well; others say they made a loss.

The Rundu Beach Festival attracted numerous vendors, most of whom offered food and beverages.

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.