Kunene Region

PDM challenges government decision to end drought relief

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has raised serious concerns over the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) decision to scale down drought relief food distribution in parts of the country. The opposition party has labelled the move premature and potentially dangerous, particularly for severely affected regions like Kunene and Erongo, where communities are still struggling with food insecurity and worsening livestock losses. According to a recent government announcement, certain areas […]

14 July, 2025

Oshiwambo

Shiiva governor mupe woshitopolwa sha Kunene

Governer mupe woshitopolwa sha Kunene: Vipuakuje Muharukua, Okwali oshilyo sheumbo lomutumba woshiwana ko katekete kongudu yo Popular Democratic Movement ticket okudja mo 2014. Manga ashike ali ena omido 31, okwa talika oye ali omunhu omutivali awaimina eumbo lomutumba ena omido dishona, alandula McHenry Venaani oo awaiminine eumbo lomutumba wopashiwana mo 2002. Muharukua okwa dalwa mo 1983 adalelwa mOpuwo moshitopolwa sha Kunene. Okwa holololelwe onga oshilyo sheumbo lomutumba wopashiwana mo 2014, […]

28 March, 2025

Oshiwambo

Ovashingi voyeendifo no vaendi vokolupandi tava kunghililwa omataulukilo omeva moshitoplwa sha Kunene

Commander wopolifi moshitopolwa sha Kunene, Commissioner James Nderura, okwa pula ovashingi vo yeendifo oshoyo ovaendi vo kolupadi veli kaleke kokule noku tauluka eenele domataulukilo omeva odo dina eendjila domilonga omolwo onghalo yomeva ahapupala oyo ya didilikwa momudingonoko moule woivike 3 yadjako. Tapopi no Nampa onghela metitatu, Nderura okwe shiyelifa nghene shili shanyika oshiponga oku tauluka peenele domakungulukilo omeva tadenge omufindo nghene omilonga odo tadi hangwa moshitopolwa sha Kunene dili danyika […]

27 March, 2025

Oshiwambo

Omunhu umwe amonika omukifi wo cholera moshitopolwa sha Kunene

Ouministry wonghalo nawa no udjolowele owa koleka omunhu umwe aningwa oshihakanwa shomukifi wo cholera moshitopolwa sha Kunene. Nakuningwa oshihakanwa okuli omukainhu womido dili 55, oo eli omunaudu ali eya oku konga ekwafo louhaku koshipangelo sha Opuwo konima eshi ahovela no madidiliko oshimela shomeva oule womafiku eli 2. Olopota oyati omukainhu okwali akufwa omakonaakono onyata, noidjemo oyo yapita omandaxa oya koleka kutya okuna oudu womukifi wo cholera. Olopota oyati omunaudu okwa […]

12 March, 2025

Business / Economics

Nujoma’s Vision for Kunene’s Economic Growth Recognized

Mining professional Stanley Kambonde has praised the late President Sam Nujoma’s commitment to unlocking the Kunene region’s economic potential. Speaking to NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus, Kambonde revealed that Nujoma personally funded his studies in oil, gas, and mining law in the UK with N$400,000.

20 February, 2025

Local

MINING THREATENS TOURISM CONTRIBUTIONS OF OVER N$ 10.5 MILLION TO COMMUNAL CONSERVANCIES IN 2024

Last week, Ultimate Safaris presented their 2024 conservancy partner impact report for their operations in the Kunene Region to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders. The company operates three conservancy joint venture tourism establishments in southern Kunene in partnership with the Uibasen Twyfelfontein, Doro !Nawas, and Sorris Sorris communal conservancies. These establishments include the internationally acclaimed Onduli Ridge, Onduli Enclave, and Camp Doros. […]

20 January, 2025

Namibia

/Uirab Family Pledges Three-Year Sponsorship for Grade 10 Learners in Khorixas

Simson Ochurub of the Khorixas Town Council recently shared an exciting initiative to support grade 10 learners in the Kunene region. The Bisey and Valencia /Uirab family has pledged a three-year sponsorship for four students, two from Cornelius Goreseb High School and two from Braunfels High School. This sponsorship covers school fees, hostel costs, uniforms, and supplies, allowing the learners to focus on their studies. S

14 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Opuwo Slaughterhouse to Be Upgraded into Modern Abattoir

The Agriculture ministry has revealed plans to upgrade the existing Opuwo slaughterhouse into a fully functional abattoir. This development aims to enable local farmers in the Kunene region to slaughter cattle and small stock within the region. The upgraded facility will feature dedicated slaughter lines for both cattle and small stock, enhancing operational efficiency and providing a local market for small stock. The announcement was made by Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, Executive […]

16 December, 2024

Interview Transcripts

Jessy Tuna Abraham on the Namibia National Students Organization’s (NANSO) Efforts for Educational Progress

November 14, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen In an insightful conversation with Miss Jessy Tuna Abraham, the National Executive Council Spokesperson of the Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO), she shared updates on the organization's ongoing efforts to address some of the critical challenges facing the Namibian education system. This year, NANSO has taken a proactive approach to not only assess the state of education in the country but to also […]

15 November, 2024