Kavango West Region

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Namibia

Gcaruhwa Clinic opens in Kavango West Region

        Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula officially opened the Gcaruhwa Clinic in the Kavango West Region on Wednesday. The new clinic is expected to provide essential healthcare services to Gcaruhwa village and the surrounding areas, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances to access medical care. Shangula stated that the opening of the clinic is part of a broader strategic initiative […]

today1 August, 2024

Namibia

71% of Namibians register to vote

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that a total of 1,153,916 eligible Namibians, representing 71% of eligible voters, have registered both within the country and at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad from 3 June to 20 July 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka.     While acknowledging the improvement in the cumulative turnout to date both at the regional and constituency levels, the Commission, in a media statement issued on […]

today22 July, 2024

Namibia

Man Dies After Alleged Stabbing with Traditional Knife in Kavango West

59 year-old Phillip Lirunga passed away  in Mamono village, Kavango West Region, reportedly stabbed with a traditional knife by a known suspect. The Namibian Police Force confirmed the incident occurred around 19h30. The suspect remains at large. Lirunga sustained severe injuries to his left arm and back, leading to his death while en route to Mpora Clinic. His next of kin have been notified.

today25 June, 2024

Environment

Tondoro Health Centre experiences flooding following heavy thunderstorm

  The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region reportedly experienced flooding following a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director (ED), Ben Nangombe, in a media statement issued on Thursday said no major damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies was recorded. 'In our assessment, the rainwater that flooded the health centre originated from a water pool that had formed along the […]

today19 January, 2024