MICT Kavango East Region

09/06/2026

Launch| Rundu Intermediate Hospital officially launched the cataract surgical eye campaign on Monday under the theme "Restoring Hope and Freedom", bringing life-changing treatment to hundreds of patients from the Kavango East and West regions.

The campaign is set to run from 05–12 June 2026. As of Monday, over 200 patients had already undergone surgery, while the ophthalmic team is targeting approximately 450 patients during the campaign

Mayor of Rundu, Andreas Jikerwa, extended appreciation to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Intermediate Hospital Rundu, and all the local and international partners involved in the programme.

Cataracts are a leading cause of preventable blindness and can significantly affect a person's independence and quality of life.

Update: Joyce Kamwanga & Joseph Kamata

08/06/2026

Handover|Restoring the Dignity of the People of Omega 1.

Today the Governor of Kavango East Region, Julius Hamunyera Hambyuka, handed over a newly fenced cemetery at Omega 1 Settlement worth N$968,861.

Governor Hambyuka said for years this place where parents and grandparents lay resting was vandalized and damaged by wildlife. The new fence now protects the site and restores dignity to families who come to honour their loved ones.

Deputy Director for Marginalized Communities, Ms Rebbeka Namwandi, confirmed 14 local residents were employed during construction, putting community participation first.

Divundu Village Councillor Christop Sikosi urged residents to unite in safe guarding of the cemetery.

Village Development Committee Chairperson, Festus Hafeni during the event used, highlight urgent needs: ambulance services and ID documents for elderly residents to access government grants.

The handover was attended by Chairperson of Kavango East Regional Council and Rundu Urban Councillor Stefanus Sinonge, Rundu Rural Councillor Paulus Mbangu, Mashare Constituency Councillor Petrus Kashumali, and Director of Education Christine Shilima.

Protecting sacred spaces is protecting people. Government will continue responding to community priorities and working with residents to improve service delivery.

05/06/2026

YOU ARE WATCHING THE KAVANGO EAST REGIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY 2026

05/06/2026

Livestream of the Regional awards ceremony will start shortly,85 learners and 114 schools are expected to receive awards today. PLEASE STAY TUNED….
📍Max Makushe Secondary School hall,mukwe constituency.

Video:Belinda Kulatau

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

GIC:Information Sharing Session on the Regional Awards Ceremony that is scheduled to take place on Friday, 5th June 2026 Makushe Secondary School Hall,Mukwe Constituency.

02/06/2026

President Impressed with Progress at Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme

During her familiarisation visit to the Kavango East Region, the President of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, visited the Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme, where she expressed satisfaction with the progress made.

She also held a consultative engagement with the scheme’s management and regional leadership, who briefed her on operations and development challenges. The President commended both leadership and workers for their commitment and highlighted the scheme’s role in advancing food security and agricultural development.

Menette T Hiyavali

28/05/2026

Genocide Remembrance Day: Omaheke, Khomas & Kavango East Region
Date: 28 May 2026
Venue: Ozombuzovindimba, Otjinene Constituency

28/05/2026