Author: Annakleta Haikera
Sand and Gravel Miners in Kavango Disregard the Environment
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sand and gravel gravel miners in Kavango East are said to be mining with no regard for the environment, leading to the uprooting of trees, and disturbance of river biodiversity. This is…
Land Compensation Woes Slow Housing Delivery in Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera Unresolved land compensation remains one of the obstacles hindering the progress of housing delivery in Rundu, revealed the Rundu Town Council. Fransiska Kupembona, town council acting chief executive officer, made these remarks on…
Five Food Poisoning Cases in Kavango, Four Dead
By: Annakleta Haikera At least four people have died, while several others were hospitalised following five separate suspected food-poisoning incidents reported across the Kavango East and Kavango West regions since the beginning of January. The deadliest…
Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme to Boost Seasonal Employment
By: Annakleta Haikera The Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region expects to employ up to 100 seasonal workers during this year’s harvesting period, as maize production at the scheme continues to improve. Acting farm manager…
Public Funds for Projects, Not Personal Gain – Sankwasa
By: Annakleta Haikera Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa, warned regional and local authorities against the misuse of budgetary allocations, noting that funds intended for infrastructure and developmental projects are often diverted for travel, subsistence allowances,…
Illegal Fencing Crisis Deepens in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera The illegal fencing of communal land in the Kavango West Region continues unabated, with authorities warning that the number of confirmed cases are expected to go above 60 as investigations remain ongoing. According to the…
Kavango East Schools Hit by Placement, Fee, and Infrastructure Challenges
“They tell us education is free, but when you arrive at the school, they ask for contributions. Some of us are unemployed and simply cannot afford these fees.” By: Annakleta Haikera Parents in the Kavango East…
Mutete Remains a Staple Crop for Kavango Households
By: Annakleta Haikera Mutete (hibiscus) continues to play a vital role in household food security in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions, with an estimated 80 percent of residents growing the leafy vegetable in their backyard gardens for…
Kavango Farmers Hope for Good Harvest Amid Insect Concerns
By: Annakleta Haikera During the festive season, The Villager visited several subsistence farmers in both the Kavango East and West regions, where mixed reactions were recorded regarding the current rainy season. Many farmers expressed optimism that the…
Kaisosi Medical Centre Brings One-Stop Healthcare to Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare officially inaugurated the Kaisosi Medical Centre on Friday, developed by four private investors with a combined investment of N$25 million in the Kavango East Region. The facility features a radiology…