SARUSUNGU FLOATING BRIDGE CLEANED AFTER 11 YEARS

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The Sarusungu floating bridge, which connects Namibia to Angola, is finally being cleaned for the first time in 11 years.

The cleaning campaign was organised by the Office of the Governor.

The floating bridge, on the outskirts of Rundu, connects Namibia to the Angolan town of Calai.

MERCEDES-BENZ 140-YEAR JOURNEY STOPS IN NAMIBIA

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Mercedes-Benz has included Namibia among 140 destinations forming part of its global anniversary journey to mark 140 years since the invention of the modern automobile.

For Mercedes-Benz, the choice of Namibia goes beyond its scenic landscapes and tourism appeal.

RUNDU RESIDENTS DEMAND LAND FOR DECENT HOUSING

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Rundu residents have called on the government to make land available to build decent houses.

They shared this sentiment with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform.

Those who attended the engagement were very vocal about their housing needs.

KAPANA BUSINESS BOOMS IN RUNDU

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The Kapana selling business is becoming more popular in Rundu.
 
The majority of the sellers are welcoming of the competition, saying it provides local customers with a variety of options. 
 

RUNDUs ACCOUNTS UNTABLED FOR SEVEN YEARS

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Rundu Town Council has not been submitting its financial statements for the past seven years. 
This was revealed during a public hearing by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts at Rundu on Monday. 

TOINI HAISIKU REMEMBERED

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Family, friends, and loved ones describe the late Toini Hausiku as an inspiring and loving woman who believed in uniting everybody.

Hausiku was a former Deputy Mayor of Rundu as well as the widow of liberation struggle icon Marco Hausiku.

CLEAN-UP PLANNED FOR SARUSUNGU BRIDGE

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Plans are underway to clean up the area surrounding the floating bridge at the Sarusungu Border post on the outskirts of Rundu. 

The area has been an eyesore for locals and travellers alike.
 
The floating bridge connects Kavango East to the Angolan town of Calai. 

RUNDU RESIDENTIAL ROADS GET TAR UPGRADE

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For the first time in Rundu's history, residential areas are having their gravel roads upgraded to tar.

People living in Rundu have never had the pleasure of experiencing a tarred road in their residential areas. 

KAVANGO EAST IDENTIFIES 15 PRIORITY ACTIONS

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The Governor of Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, says despite the region's challenges, Kavango East is laden with hope and promises. 

In his State of the Region Address at Rundu on Friday, Hambyuka identified 15 priority actions for the 2026/2027 financial year.