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Katima Mulilo weighs debt relief for pensioners
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President calls for unity, cultural preservation at revived Masubia Cultural Festival
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to preserve their cultural heritage while promoting national unity, youth empowerment and economic development, saying the country’s diverse cultures should remain a source of strength rather than division. The President made the remarks on Saturday during the Masubia Cultural Festival in Bukalo, Zambezi Region, held under ... The post President calls for unity, cultural preservation at revived Masubia Cultural Festival appe
Botswana stolen cattle recovered in Namibia
KATIMA MULILO – A coordinated effort between the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) and local community members has led to the recovery of 17 cattle suspected to have been stolen from Botswana. The recovery highlights growing concerns over cross-border livestock theft in the Zambezi region. The first recovery took place on 20 July 2026 between Masambo... The post Botswana stolen cattle recovered in Namibia appeared first on New Era .
Katima businesses told to beef up security … as police push for safer CBD
KATIMA MULILO – An appeal has been made to businesses in Katima Mulilo’s central business district (CBD) to take greater responsibility for securing their premises, warning that police cannot combat crime alone. Speaking during a crime prevention engagement with businesses in Katima Mulilo yesterday, Zambezi police Commander Commissioner Anna Sakuwa-Neo expressed disappointment at the low... The post Katima businesses told to beef up security … as police push for safer CBD appeared first on New
Opolifi koZambezi ya indila ehandukilo lomunhu ta shingi e li koshi yodungo li wedelwe
Komufala wopolifi koshitopolwahoololo shaZambezi Julia Sakuwa-Neo okwa indila opo ehandukilo lokushinga omunhu e li koshi yodungo li wedelwa fiyo opoN$8 000.
Zambezi police demand N$8 000 fines for drunk driving
Zambezi regional police commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo has proposed doubling fines for driving under the influence to N$8 000, following a surge in road arrests and crashes. She said this on Monday during an engagement with the parliamentary standing committee on transport, infrastructure, and housing. The committee, chaired by George Garab, aims to get expert opinions […] The post Zambezi police demand N$8 000 fines for drunk driving appeared first on The Namibian .
EIF aids flood hit Zambezi farmers
KATIMA MULILO – The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) on Friday donated supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500 000 to the Zambezi Regional Council to assist flood affected farmers in the region. The donation is expected to benefit more than 3 000 vulnerable livestock farmers, particularly those affected by flooding in the Kabbe North,... The post EIF aids flood hit Zambezi farmers appeared first on New Era .
Budget delays stall key Zambezi development projects
Patience Makwele Schools under construction, sewerage upgrades and agricultural projects in the Zambezi region are facing implementation delays because government funds are not reaching implementing institutions on time, this was revealed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance. The findings follow a week-long oversight visit to the region, where the committee assessed the […]
UNAM and Katima Mulilo Council discuss plans for proposed N$26 million agro-processing plant
Staff Reporter KATIMA Mulilo could become home to a state-of-the-art Agro-Processing Plant in the future, with the potential to strengthen local supply chains, enhance value addition of mangoes and indigenous resources, and reduce post-harvest losses. This was highlighted by the Katima Mulilo Town Council, which announced that a high-level delegation from the University of Namibia ... The post UNAM and Katima Mulilo Council discuss plans for proposed N$26 million agro-processing plant appeared f
Katima students settle tuition fees with cattle
Students at Shiramed Medical Institute at Katima Mulilo have agreed with the institution to pay their tuition fees with cattle. Shiramed principal tutor Chani Felix says the arrangement has helped students to pay their fees with cattle, instead of cash, which is not readily available. “The school has also assisted students who cannot afford it […] The post Katima students settle tuition fees with cattle appeared first on The Namibian .
Linyanti wildfire extinguished after burning 7 340 hectares
Staff Reporter THE wildfire that swept through the Linyanti area in the Zambezi Region has been extinguished after a prolonged firefighting operation by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, supported by members of the local community. The blaze, which broke out over the weekend near the Namibia–Botswana border, was brought under control around midnight ... The post Linyanti wildfire extinguished after burning 7 340 hectares appeared first on Informanté .
Fake cop swindles Iivula-Ithana out of N$200 000
An unknown person pretending to be a police officer has allegedly swindled former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana out of N$200 000. The suspect allegedly posed as a chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region. Iivula-Ithana served as a member of parliament for 30 years. Some of those years included being a deputy minister, […] The post Fake cop swindles Iivula-Ithana out of N$200 000 appeared first on The Namibian .
MET a kumagidha oshigwana shi kotokele epeya
Aanambelewa okuza kuuministeli womidhingoloko iihwa nomapashiyono owa kala noku kambadhala okudhima omulilo ngoka anuwa gwa fika oohekta dha pita 150 koLinyanti moshitopolwa shaZambezi popepi noongamba dhaBotswana. Sha ikolelela kuuyelele wa gandjwa koshikundaneki shoNBC, omukuluntupopyoki gwiihwa muuministeli moka George Lyanabu okwa ti oohekta dha thika 150 odha pipo komulilo. Ya ti, okwa dhidhilikwa wo iigunda yiimuna... The post MET a kumagidha oshigwana shi kotokele epeya appeared first on
Firefighters battle spreading wildfire in Zambezi Region
Staff Reporter FIREFIGHTERS and local community members are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire at Linyanti in the Zambezi Region, with additional resources and manpower being mobilised to help contain the blaze. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said its staff have been fighting the fire since yesterday, with operations continuing until late last night. ... The post Firefighters battle spreading wildfire in Zambezi Region appeared first on Informanté .
Katima Mulilo to get two new schools
Katima Mulilo is set to get two new schools after the town council resolved to donate land to ease classroom overcrowding. This was confirmed by Zambezi regional education director Alex Sikume on Thursday following a notice issued by the Katima Mulilo Town Council to residents. The notice says the council plans to donate two plots […] The post Katima Mulilo to get two new schools appeared first on The Namibian .
Flood-hit pupils absent from school
The Zambezi education directorate says dozens of pupils from three flood-affected schools have not returned to class since the start of the current term. The schools are Muzii Combined School, Nankuntwe Combined School, and Mpukano Primary School. They were among the more than nine schools relocated to higher grounds due to annual floods experienced in […] The post Flood-hit pupils absent from school appeared first on The Namibian .
Young mother turns child grant into thriving vegetable business
Patience Makwele A 24-year-old mother from the Zambezi region has turned money which she receives from the government as her daughter’s monthly child grant into a thriving vegetable business, using the venture to support her family and challenge perceptions of youth unemployment. Speaking to Young Observer, Nasilele Kaoma said she started the garden after failing […]
Katima budgets N$4 million for pothole repairs
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has begun repairing potholes and damaged roads after heavy rains, backed by a N$4 million budget. Motorists earlier this year expressed their dissatisfaction with the dilapidated state of the roads, saying their cars were being damaged and their mobility was limited. Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende yesterday told The Namibian […] The post Katima budgets N$4 million for pothole repairs appeared first on The Namibian .
One police officer for every 201 residents in Zambezi, governor reveals
Patience Makwele Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has revealed that the region has only one police officer for every 201 residents, highlighting a critical manpower shortage that continues to hamper law enforcement efforts despite a drop in reported crime. The governor made the disclosure during her State of the Region Address (SORA), where she warned that […]
One police officer per 201 residents in Zambezi
The Zambezi region is facing a severe police staff shortage, with only 712 officers serving about 142 000 residents, governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says. Kabula-Simushi revealed this during her state of the region address in Katima Mulilo yesterday. She said the current ratio between police and the residents is one officer for every 201 residents, as […] The post One police officer per 201 residents in Zambezi appeared first on The Namibian .
Zambezi borders reach record import and export values
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says there has been a notable increase of cargo passing through the Katima Mulilo and Ngoma borders. This comes as import values reached a record of N$71 billion. Export values stood at N$20 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year. Kabula-Simushi revealed this during the annual state of the region address on […] The post Zambezi borders reach record import and export values appeared first on The Namibian .
Food basket ambition stalls Kalimbeza rice project
Patience Makwele The Zambezi region’s ambition to position itself as Namibia’s food basket remains under pressure despite millions of dollars being invested in agricultural development, with the region’s Governor Dorothy Kabula acknowledging that the flagship Kalimbeza Rice Project continues to be hamstrung by long-standing operational challenges, including a broken processing machine, inadequate storage facilities and […]
Kabula-Simushi raises concern over police shortage in Zambezi Region
Staff Reporter WHILE reported crime in the Zambezi Region has declined by 13.9% over the past year, police stations in the region remain severely understaffed. This was highlighted by Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA), where she reviewed both the progress and challenges recorded over the past ... The post Kabula-Simushi raises concern over police shortage in Zambezi Region appeared first on Informanté .
Zambezi Region records 13.9% decline in crime
Staff Reporter Reported crime in the Zambezi Region decreased by 13.9% over the past year, going from 4,095 cases in 2025 to 3,526 cases in 2026. Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi revealed this during the recent State of the Region Address (SORA), where she reflected on the region’s achievements and challenges over the past year. ... The post Zambezi Region records 13.9% decline in crime appeared first on Informanté .
Likomano zabatu ni lifolofolo zahula mwaZambezi
Katima Mulilo – Likolo la Silalanda, Mishitu ni Bupoti libihile kuekezeha kwalikomano mwahala batu ni lifolofolo mwasikiliti saZambezi mwalikweli zetalu zefelile, mi litou, linali, litou, likwena, lingwe ni litongwani litisize lisinyehelo kwalico, limunanu ni likolofalo. Hane abulela fataba yacwale ni mutende waNew Era viki yefelile, muzamaisi yabona zasilelezo ya limunanu mwasikiliti sa Zambezi, Leeverty Muyoba,... The post Likomano zabatu ni lifolofolo zahula mwaZambezi appeared first on New E
Public given seven days to object to Zambezi land applications
The Zambezi Communal Land Board has given the public seven days to object to 25 applications for customary land rights, occupational land rights and leasehold rights in the region. The applications were published on Friday in a public notice by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. The board says anyone who wishes […] The post Public given seven days to object to Zambezi land applications appeared first on The Namibian .
Zambezi drowning sparks safety appeal
KATIMA MULILO – The regional police commander of the Zambezi region, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, has appealed to communities to exercise extreme caution when crossing rivers in canoes, following the drowning of a 31-year-old man in the Simisune River near Siboli village. The incident occurred on Friday at around 08h00, when three men were crossing the... The post Zambezi drowning sparks safety appeal appeared first on New Era .
Zambezi farmers call for more clinical veterinary services
Livestock farmers in Zambezi have called on the University of Namibia (Unam) to continue to teach, research and offer free veterinary clinical services in the region. The farmers made the call at a one-day regional animal health farmers’ day recently held by the university’s School of Veterinary Medicine at its Katima Mulilo Campus. The event... The post Zambezi farmers call for more clinical veterinary services appeared first on New Era .
Muketela Primary gets N$1.14m administration block
Patience Makwele A N$1.14 million administration block has brought an end to more than four decades of inadequate office space at Muketela Primary School in the Zambezi region, where teachers and school management have been operating from a single room since the school was established in 1982. The school, which serves about 140 learners in […]
Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Katima Mulilo
Staff Reporter A CANOE trip ended in tragedy on Saturday when a 30-year-old Zambian man drowned after the vessel he was travelling in with two friends capsized at Simisune Channel, Katima Mulilo. According to the police weekend crime report, the incident occurred at around 11:00 near Libula village. It is alleged that Nambula Saboya and ... The post Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Katima Mulilo appeared first on Informanté .
Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Zambezi
A 30-year-old Zambian man drowned after a canoe he was travelling in capsized in the Simisune Channel near Libula village in the Zambezi region on Saturday morning. This was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. Shikwambi says the deceased has been identified as Nambula […] The post Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Zambezi appeared first on The Namibian .
Zambezi bream ‘under threat’
COMMERCIALLY motivated illegal fishing activities in the Zambezi River have placed the highly sought-after tilapia fish (Zambezi bream) species under threat, the government has said. Zambezi bream, a local staple, has over the years grown to become a lucrative business in other parts of the country and neighbouring countries. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and […] The post Zambezi bream ‘under threat’ appeared first on The Namibian .
Katima Mulilo Furnmart workers reject 5% pay offer, demand 8% salary increase
Patience Makwele Furnmart workers in Katima Mulilo on Monday joined a nationwide strike after rejecting the company’s 5% salary increase offer, saying rising transport costs and food prices have made it increasingly difficult for employees to make ends meet. The workers who were represented by the Metal and Allied Workers Union of Namibia (MANWU), are […]
Zambezi ‘food basket’ with rice from Korea
Alice Sishango stares down into the pot of rice she’s cooking on the fire. “I’ve just put on this rice, and now it’s turned into pap. What rice has the government given us? We don’t know this rice,” she says. The rice is part of a 5 000-tonne consignment worth N$60 million the government of […] The post Zambezi ‘food basket’ with rice from Korea appeared first on The Namibian .
Lil-Lets donates 6 000 sanitary pad packs to support menstrual health in Namibia
South African brand Lil-Lets on Friday donated 6 000 sanitary pad packs and five menstrual corners to the One Economy Foundation and its partner organisations to support menstrual health initiatives in Namibia. Beneficiaries, including Girl Up Namibia, Havana Charity Work Foundation, Lidar Foundation and the Zambezi Girl Child Foundation, will distribute the products to girls […] The post Lil-Lets donates 6 000 sanitary pad packs to support menstrual health in Namibia appeared first on The Namib
Balimi baZambezi babata silelezo yasisole… masholi bazwelapili kungundunganya
KATIMA MULILO – Balimi babapila kwamukulela wamuseto kwaLiselo-Kamenga mwasikiliti sa Zambezi bapila mwasabo, bakeñisa masholi babalwezi litobolo babazwelapili kutaseza minganda yalikomu. Masholi bazwelapili kufenya balimi mwasikiliti sa Zambezi ni kuuzwa likomu nikulikasheza mwanaha Zambia. Balimi kanako yacwale bakupa mubuso kutusa, kungelela cwalo nikulumela masole kwamukulela wamuseto. Limembala zakatengo kakalwanisa busholi kwaLiselo-Kamenga (LIKASTA) libulela kuli seli... The post Balimi b
Opinion – Cracking down on Zambezi stock theft, permit corruption
Stock theft has emerged as one of the most devastating crimes affecting rural livelihoods in Namibia’s Zambezi region. A week ago, farmers through the Liselo/Kamenga Cooperative organised a peaceful demonstration against the rampant rise in stock theft in the region. In its petition, the cooperative reported that over 3 000 cattle, valued at an estimated... The post Opinion – Cracking down on Zambezi stock theft, permit corruption appeared first on New Era .
Katima flood-affected residents face eviction from relocation camps
Some of the flood-affected residents at Katima Mulilo say they do not have houses to go back to as the council is busy evicting them from the relocation camps. The Katima Mulilo Town Council in March temporarily relocated families to the Ngweze Community Hall after their houses were flooded and damaged as a result of […] The post Katima flood-affected residents face eviction from relocation camps appeared first on The Namibian .
Zambezi farmers want army roped in … as rustlers’ torment persists
KATIMA MULILO – Farmers along the porous Liselo-Kamenga border in Zambezi are living in fear, as heavily armed cattle thieves continue to raid livestock posts. The rustlers have been tormenting farmers in the region, stealing large numbers of cattle and driving them into Zambia with impunity. Farmers are now renewing calls for government intervention, including... The post Zambezi farmers want army roped in … as rustlers’ torment persists appeared first on New Era .
First gentleman urges boys to take education seriously
First gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah says boys lacking behind in education should no longer be viewed as an order of business in society. Ndaitwah said this during a first-of-its-kind community engagement regarding boys, spearheaded by his office, at Katima Mulilo on Tuesday. The aim of the initiative is to foster positive masculinity, where boys and young […] The post First gentleman urges boys to take education seriously appeared first on The Namibian .