MICT Kavango East Region

10/12/2025

08/12/2025

POLIO ALERT|The Ministry of Health and social services in Kavango East Region,today held a stakeholder engagement meeting. The meeting aimed at sensitizing all relevant stakeholders about the recently detected polio virus at Ndama sewage,Ndama 2 location.

Dr Nguundja Uamburu the Incidance Manager from Polio division said,the virus has only been detected in the sewage water and that no positive human cases have been reported to date. However as a preventative measure and to ensure that children are protected from the deadly virus,the Ministry of Heath will embark on a Polio vaccination campaign in the two Kavango Regions from 15-18 December 2025.

Parents/guardians are therefore encouraged to ensure that all children under the age of 10 in their households receive the Polio vaccine drops during the vaccination campaign.

Belinda Kulatau

05/12/2025

SWORN IN|The newly elected Regional councilors in Kavango East Region were sworn in today.
*Stafanus M. Sinonge,Rundu Urban Constituency
*Paulus N. Mbangu,Rundu Rural Constituency
*Petrus Nkashumali Mashare Constituency
*Anselm N. Marungu,Ndongalinena Constituency
*Laurentius Mukoya, Ndiyona Constituency
*Augusta Katembo,Mukwe Constituency

Additionally,Rundu Urban Councilor Stefanus Sinonge was appointed as Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council ,while Independent councilors Paulus Mbangu of Rundu Rural and Petrus Kashumali of Mashare were selected as members of the management committee.

The ceremony which took place at the Kavango East Regional Council Auditorium was officiated by magistrate George Matali.

Belinda Kulatau

27/11/2025

Update on the fire that broke out at the Rundu Magistrate Court in the wee hours of the morning.

26/11/2025

WATCH|Presiding Officer at Rundu Youth Center,Mawande Christine,says,even though the voters turn out was low throughout the day,last minute voters are still walking in to cast their votes.

The MICT team also visited the UNAM Rundu campus polling station,where a visible number of people await to cast their votes before the polling stations close at 9pm.


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Video: Belinda Kulatau

25/11/2025

ELECTION READINESS: Presiding Officer at Dr Alpo Mbamba Secondary School polling station ,Jannie Hausiku, says, they are ready to receive the public and are working until late to ensure that everything is set for tomorrow’s Regional and Local Authority Elections.

Polling station are expected to open from as early as 7am up until 9pm tomorrow.


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Video:Belinda Kulatau

24/11/2025

LAUNCH|Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council/Mukwe constituency Councilor, Damian Maghambayi officially launched the Kavango East Regional Council strategic plan for the year 2025-2030 today.

In his speech Maghambayi said, the strategic plan is an important guiding tool in building an institution that is efficient,responsive and accountable. Adding that it also demonstrates the council’s commitment to efficient service delivery to the community,better governance, stronger compliance and improved ICT connectivity in Kavango East.

The strategic plan was created based on four pillars namely, Improving internal efficiency of the council; Strengthening partnership for good governance; Expanding Regional Infrastructure and Promoting Social Economic Development.

Belinda Kulatau

22/11/2025

Malaria Mobilization|The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Kavango East Region in collaboration with its stakeholders held a mobilization engagement this morning at the Rundu State Hospital.

The engagement aims to enhance partnershipsbetween private sector, and faith-based organizations in support of a united effort towards eradicating malaria high cases in the region.

The meeting focused on finding strategic ways for sustainable resource mobilization and finding amicable solutions to combat malaria.

Speaking during the engagement was the Governor of Kavango East Region, Julius Hamunyera Hambyuka.

In his address, Hambyuka called on all the stakeholders to support the government in strengthening prevention, such as acquiring mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying equipment, especially spraying pumps, and protective personal clothing for the health workers. Furthermore, Hambyuka also called on businesses communities to ensure proper mosquito control measures at their business premises.

Report. Setson Nghidinwa

20/11/2025

Rundu Town Council Launched its newly established Traffic Law Enforcement Unit today.

Speaking during the official inauguration was the CEO of Rundu Town Council, Olavi Nathanael.

Nathanael highlighted that the establishment of the Traffic Law Enforcement Unit was in line with the Local Authority Act, 1992 (Act No. 23 of 1992 and the Police Act No. 19 of 1990) along with associated regulations.

This primary Act empowers local authorities ( Municipalities, town councils, and village councils to create their own enforcement services.

“The newly established unit strives to enhance traffic control in this fast growing populated Rundu town and also to regulate traffic rules and so reduce road accidents and traffic congestion”. He added.

Moreover, the law enforcement team demonstrated their roles by showing their skills and techniques with their newly procured vehicles and various equipment, whilst the regional leadership, various stakeholders and the residents watched.

Report: Setson Nghidinwa

20/11/2025

❗️Parents/learners kindly take note of the following important notice of change regarding the November 2025 Exams for grade 4-10 leaners.

Changes are due to a directive from the Ministry of Education, that has declared 25 and 27 November 2025 as school holidays.

17/11/2025