A 29-year-old man accused of killing and burying his girlfriend in a shallow grave at Shimpanda village in the Kavango East Region was denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

A crisis is unfolding in the deep rural area of Livayi village in Kavango East, where young children are forced to live in unsafe conditions just to access basic education. 

The remains of a 30-year-old woman were found in a shallow grave at Shimpanda village in Kavango East on Friday. 

Kavango East's Police Acting Regional Commander Bonifatius Kanyetu says the woman was reported missing by her 29-year-old boyfriend on the 17th of October. 

Parents of learners at Augustinus Maashika Secondary School want the construction of the hostel sped up.

The learners currently share space in Ndiyona Combined School, whose hostel was partially gutted by fire last year.

The ninth edition of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair was officially opened this morning by Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka.

Held under the theme "Embracing Technology for Sustainable Business Growth", the event takes place from 23 to 31 October 2026 at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre.

The Nambian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) wants to partner with the Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School in Kavango East.

The school offers Integrated Performing Arts as a subject. 

Public Service Commission Chairperson Patrick Nandago has revealed that the service performance has declined significantly, raising concerns about professionalism, productivity and employees prioritising personal business over their official duties.

The NBC's Director General, Menesia Muinjo, has urged the leadership of the Kavango East Region to become the national broadcaster's ambassadors.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Kavango East Governor's office, Muinjo also requested the leadership to encourage residents to pay their TV licenses.

The Kavango East Regional Council's Division for Gender Equality and Child Welfare, together with key stakeholders, held week-long consultations with traditional authorities and communities to address gender-based violence and other social challenges in rural areas.

Learners who attended EduVentures training on conserving fishery reserves say the sessions opened their eyes to the importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems.