Rundu faces severe water crisis

Rundu faces severe water crisis

Rundu is currently facing a water crisis, with many households going without water for hours daily and schools having to send children home due to shortages. The Rundu Town Council attributes the problem to outdated water infrastructure that cannot accommodate the growing population. Governor of the Kavango East region, Bonifatius Wakudumo.

October 21, 2024 32

Namibia

Transport, housing, and food drive 4.6% inflation rate

The Namibia Statistics Agency has reported that transport, housing, water, electricity, gas, other fuels, and food and non-alcoholic beverages were the biggest contributors to the 4.6 percent annual inflation rate in July, each contributing 1.0 percentage points. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo breaks down the numbers. According to the NSA's July 2024 report, inflation rates varied by zone: Zone 2 (Khomas region) had the highest rate at 5.0%, […]

August 8, 2024 46

Namibia

Malnutrition affects 14,000 in Kavango East

The Kavango East Region has recorded 15 deaths due to malnutrition this year, with around 14,000 people affected. Last year, the region saw an increase in malnutrition cases with 2,716 affected and 30 deaths. HIV patients and pregnant women are among the affected groups. Governor of the Kavango East Region, Bonifatius Wakudumo. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, between September and December 2022, around 367,000 people, […]

July 30, 2024 61

Namibia

Agriculture Minister launches Rundu water treatment plant extension

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension took place on Monday in Rundu. This project is a key step toward ensuring a sustainable water supply and supporting the socio-economic development of the Kavango East and Kavango West regions. The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein says that access to water is not merely a resource, it is a basic human right to life.

July 1, 2024 53

Namibia

Exploring the link between poverty and teenage pregnancies

https://youtu.be/1F9gR09k0Ck By Finna Kahili Is there a link between poverty and teenage pregnancies? To find out, News on One spoke to Sociologist from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a local human rights activist, and according to them, there is a close link between poverty and teenage pregnancies in the country. They noted that young girls from impoverished or low-income households often […]

June 25, 2024 20

Namibia

Livestock theft increases in Kavango East

Governor of the Kavango East region, Bonifatius Wakudumo, says livestock theft is a major concern in his region. Residents in the Region say the situation is starting to get out of hand, and that more needs to be done. Here is the Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo.

June 17, 2024 22

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Oshiwambo

Omulumenhu atuwa fiyo omefyo ko lukanda la Donkerhoek mo Rundu

Omulumenhu wo mido ina di shiivika okwa xulifa konima eshi atuwa no kufya mo mudingonoko wa Donkerhoek mo Rundu etivali. Oo eli omunambelewa ta kwa fele pa ka fimbo oku kwatela ko mesho opolifi mo shitopolwa sha Kavango Est, omo mwa ningilwa oshiningwanima, Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu , okwa ko leka oshiningwanima ko Nampa onghela, tati oshiponga osha holoka lwopo 17h40. Okwati na kufya okwa to ngololwa nedina kutya oye […]

May 30, 2024 24 2

Local

Old Mutual Foundation launches OM SEED 2024 with N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions

The Old Mutual Foundation has launched its third edition of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) today with a total investment of N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions Following the remarkable impact achieved in the Erongo, Kavango East and Hardap regions in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation is extending the initiative to […]

May 23, 2024 12

Namibia

Activist Musutua weighs in on Kavango East Recurring Food Poisoning Deaths

Councillor Laurentius Mukoya from Ndiyona, situated in the Kavango East region, is pressing for a thorough investigation into a series of deaths caused by food poisoning that have plagued the region in recent years. The latest tragedy occurred on February 27, resulting in the loss of four lives from a single family in Livayi village. Activist Rinaani Musutua shares her perspective.

March 7, 2024 20