Rundu residents reject NORED's proposed 3% tariff hike

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Residents of Rundu have rejected NORED's tariff increase proposal of 3% for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The residents say the proposed percentages are high considering the challenges of unemployment.

Kavango East launches Regional Drive to end GBV

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The Governor of the Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, officially activated the #EndGBVNamibia Campaign at Rundu.

The campaign encourages people to speak out against the social ill.

Gender-based violence is a social ill that affects individuals who, many times, suffer in silence.

Divundu murder suspects denied bail

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Two men accused of raping and murdering Keolebogile Paulino last month at Divundu have been denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate's Court.

The case is remanded to 12 September for further investigations. 

Bernard Mukoya (24) and Ghuwanga Mukerenge (22) were arrested at Karenga Village.

Kavango East, West urged to boost food productivity

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Due to their favourable climate and water availability, both Kavango regions are considered key for national food security.

Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa urged the regional leaders to focus on improving food productivity in the region. 

Ox-Cart operator killed in Rundu collision with police vehicle

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A case of culpable homicide and reckless driving has been registered at the Rundu police station.

The incident occurred last night at around 19:30 in the Sauyemwa area near the Hilka Park location on the Rundu-Nkurenkuru main road in the Kavango East Region.

Nkurenkuru marks World Albinism Day

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The Commemoration of World Albinism Day is underway at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region. 

The day is commemorated under the theme "Demanding our Right, Protecting our Skin and Preserving our Lives".

Jakobo Haiyambo shared his experience over 35 years of suffering stigma and skin problems.

Kavango Traditional leaders address community welfare

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Traditional leaders from both Kavango East and West regions gathered in Rundu this week to deliberate on ways to improve the welfare of their communities.

The meeting brought together representatives from all five traditional authorities under the Kavango Traditional Leaders Forum.

Kavango West's Dudu villagers fed up with GBV

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Residents of Dudu village in the Kavango West Region held a demonstration, demanding strict safety measures be put in place to curb gender-based violence.

This comes after the murder of 25-year-old Veronica Mate Kudumo at Sivara village, a neighbouring village of Dudu, in May.