Author: Annakleta Haikera
Public Institutions Must Procure Locally – Farmer Demands
By: Annakleta Haikera Medium-scale farmers at the Sikondo Green Scheme are urging the government to implement strong policies that compel public institutions to procure food directly from local producers. This demand was voiced during a visit by…
Community Demands Idle Sikondo Green Scheme Land Back
By: Annakleta Haikera Concerns from political and traditional leadership poured over the state of the Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region. On Monday, during a high-level visit by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Agriculture Minister Inge…
Councilor Calls on Corporates to Uplift Local Communities
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Urban Constituency Councilor Vicky Kauma has called on corporate companies to support vulnerable communities, especially those affected by disasters, such as fire outbreaks that have become increasingly common in informal settlements. Kauma made…
MP Proposes Kavango Green Scheme Management Changes
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor and Member of Parliament, Paulus Mbangu, has proposed that the management of the Kavango Green Schemes be decentralised and transferred to the Kavango East Regional Council. He said this will…
Transport and Fuel Shortages Linked to Rise in Food Poisoning Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera A growing number of food poisoning cases in the Ndiyona Constituency of the Kavango East Region are being linked to deep-rooted infrastructural challenges, particularly the lack of reliable transport networks and fuel stations in rural…
Rundu’s Water Woes Deepen Under Population Growth
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu is facing a mounting water crisis as rapid population growth places increasing pressure on outdated infrastructure and limited water supply systems in Rundu, Kavango East Region. Rundu Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Olavi…
Rundu Town Council Shut Down 58 Unregistered Businesses
By: Annakleta Haikera In a recent operation conducted between 12 and 23 May 2025, the Rundu Town Council temporarily shut down 58 businesses operating without valid registration or certificates. The inspection covered a total of 504 businesses…
Kavango East to Hold Food Poisoning Awareness Campaign
By: Annakleta Haikera The governor of Kavango East, Julius Hambyuka, on Wednesday, announced that the region will soon launch its first awareness campaign in response to the ongoing alleged food poisoning cases affecting communities. According to Hambyuka,…
Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme Operates at Just 50% Capacity
By: Annakleta Haikera The Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East is currently operating at just 50% capacity due to major delays in accessing essential farming equipment. Farm manager, Floris Smith, revealed this on Monday during a visit by The Villager…
Equipment Shortages Hit Shadikongoro Green Scheme
By: Annakleta Haikera The manager of the Shadikongoro Green Scheme irrigation project, Mutero Joseph, has raised concerns over a persistent lack of essential agricultural tools and equipment. Saying the shortage is significantly hindering production at the scheme which is located…