Author: Annakleta Haikera
About 100 Namibians Targeted by Scammers Daily
By: Annakleta Haikera, Loise Shiimi and Ndahafa Happy Juju Approximately 100 Namibians are targeted daily by scammers asking for personal banking details, according to Kavango West Police Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga. The rise in scamming incidents coincides with the…
Persons with Disabilities in Kavango East Voice Frustration Over Lack of Opportunities
By: Annakleta Haikera People living with disabilities in the Kavango East region have expressed their frustration over the lack of opportunities within various ministries. They reported being denied job prospects and having limited access to training and education…
Andara District Records Highest Malaria Cases in Kavango East
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region has recorded over 3,300 malaria cases this year across three districts, with Andara leading the numbers at 2,402 cases, followed by Nyangana with 494, and Rundu reporting 415. This information was…
Near Half-Century School Lacks Proper Infrastructure
By: Annakleta Haikera Shakashi Primary School in Kavango East, which has existed for 45 years, has never had adequate classrooms or proper infrastructure. Located about 60 km from Divundu in the rural area of Mukwe Constituency, the school…
Blueberry Expansion Project in Divundu Draws Mixed Reactions
By: Annakleta Haikera A N$1.5 billion blueberry project in Divundu, which promises to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs, has received mixed reactions from the community. The controversy follows Eos Capital’s recent acquisition of a 15%…
Security Companies Urged to Offer Medical Aid to Employees
By: Annakleta Haikera Eberhard Kakoro (23), a security services business owner, is calling on companies in the security sector to provide medical services to their employees and to support them when they are sick or injured on duty….
Kavango East Pupils to Gain Farming Skills
By: Annakleta Haikera Pupils from two primary schools and eight secondary schools in Kavango East are benefiting from a green school project designed to enhance their farming skills. The initiative is being implemented by Development Aid from People to…
Timber Theft Persists in Kavango West Region
By: Annakleta Haikera Timber theft continues to be a significant issue in the Kavango West region, with 400 timber planks reported stolen and subsequently recovered in August. According to police reports, several arrests have been made, but the situation…
The Hidden Reality of “Child Marriages” in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Child marriages are often associated with distant countries under strict religious or authoritarian regimes. However, this troubling phenomenon is increasingly prevalent in certain areas of Kavango West. Over the weekend, The Villager visited five villages…
Over 2,000 Farmers in Kavango East Receive Training on Agricultural Techniques
By: Annakleta Haikera Over 2,000 farmers in the Kavango East region have received training in various agricultural techniques this year, according to Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo. The initiative aims to help farmers improve their yields, increase their income, and enhance…