Author: Annakleta Haikera
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…
Men Account for Over 82% of Suicide Cases: Loss of Human Capital
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia recorded 542 suicide cases in the 2023/2024 reporting period, with men accounting for 449 of these deaths, equating to more than 82% of all suicide reports. This is a trend that has not…
Take Advantage of the Rain and Plough – Farmers Union
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango West Farmers Union chairperson, Johannes Hausiku, advised subsistence farmers, who mostly depend on the rainy season for food production, to take advantage of the rainfall and commence with ploughing. According to Hausiku, farmers can continue using…
Kavango Births Three Independent Councillors in 2025 Elections
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango regions have produced three Independent Candidates who successfully secured seats in the 2025 Regional Council Elections. Two of the independent candidates are from Kavango East and, for the first time, one in Kavango West,…