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Windhoek Observer
Beaven Walubita is accused of allegedly abusing his position for personal benefit in N$4 million capital projects
“The six officials are accused of allegedly abusing their positions for personal benefit in dealings involving more than N$4 million in capital projects in the Kongola constituency.”
Court withdraws N$4m Zambezi corruption caseThe Namibian
Beaven Walubita said donation valued at N$500 000 will be transported to Zambezi region today or tomorrow
“In an interview with Nampa on Friday, council director of planning, monitoring and evaluation Beaven Walubita said the donation pledged on 17 July and valued at N$500 000 will be transported to the Zambezi region today or tomorrow.”
Livestock feed to reach Zambezi this weekWindhoek Observer
Acting chief regional officer Beaven Walubita said agriculture remains one of the region's key economic drivers but requires stronger coordination
“Acting chief regional officer Beaven Walubita said agriculture remains one of the region's key economic drivers but requires stronger coordination among government institutions, development partners and local stakeholders.”
Food basket ambition stalls Kalimbeza rice projectThe Namibian
Zambezi regional director Beaven Walubita told The Namibian they will keep residents in relocation camps until water subsides
“Zambezi regional director of planning, monitoring and rural development, Beaven Walubita told The Namibian that they are going to keep the residents in the relocation camps until the water completely subsides.”
OPM to continue feeding flood-affected households in ZambeziThe Namibian
Beaven Walubita said ministry installed 200m-long floating bridge at Kalimbeza, 400m-long bridge being installed at Masikili
“Regional director of planning, monitoring, and rural development Beaven Walubita yesterday said the ministry has installed a 200m-long floating bridge at Kalimbeza village, while a 400m-long bridge is being installed at Masikili.”
Zambezi’s Kalimbeza, Masikili get floating bridgesThe Namibian
Beaven Walubita said regional council relocated 1,510 people from nine relocation camps in Kabbe North
“Walubita said the regional council relocated about 1 510 people from the nine relocation camps in the Kabbe North constituency.”
Zambezi’s Kalimbeza, Masikili get floating bridgesNew Era
Beaven Walubita said the region is facing flash floods and seasonal flooding at once
“Regional director for planning and rural development Beaven Walubita said the region is facing two disasters at once: flash floods caused by heavy rainfall and seasonal flooding caused by rising river levels.”
Flood relief individually, not household – SankwasaThe Namibian
Beaven Walubita said residents are not used to eating rice every day
“Zambezi acting chief regional officer Beaven Walubita says residents are not used to eating rice every day, as it is only eaten during special occasions.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Zambezi residents to accept rice aid, move to safetyInformanté
Beaven Walubita met with Minister Steenkamp and delegation at Zambezi Regional Council offices
“her visit commenced at the Zambezi Regional Council offices, where she met with the Director, Beaven Walubita, and his team.”
Steenkamp visits Zambezi Region to assess flood impact on educationNew Era
Beaven Walubita outlined the scale of devastation and its impact on communities
“During her visit, the President received a high-level briefing from the Zambezi Regional Council's director of planning and rural development, Beaven Walubita, who outlined the scale of devastation and its impact on communities.”
Life first: President asserts as she assesses Zambezi flood crisisProsecutors have provisionally withdrawn a long-running corruption case against six Zambezi Regional Council officials at the Windhoek High Court, following a previous withdrawal in October 2024. The case concerns alleged corruption involving more than N$4 million in capital projects in the Kongola constituency.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prosecutors have provisionally withdrawn a long-running corruption case against six Zambezi Regional Council officials at the Windhoek High Court, following a previous withdrawal in October 2024. The case concerns alleged corruption involving more than N$4 million in capital projects in the Kongola constituency.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Zambezi Regional Council confirmed that supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500,000 donated by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia will be transported from Rundu to Katima Mulilo this week to assist flood-affected farmers. The donation, pledged on 17 July, is expected to benefit 3,000 livestock farmers across three constituencies affected by seasonal floods.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kalimbeza Rice Project in Namibia's Zambezi region faces operational challenges including a non-functional processing machine since 2018, inadequate storage, and lack of market access, despite N$40 million spent on planting and harvesting. Governor Dorothy Kabula called for the project to be prioritized in disaster relief programs to utilize its stock.
7 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Office of the Prime Minister will provide food and relief supplies for the next three months to 2,700 flood-affected households in Zambezi region, where annual and flash floods have displaced residents and destroyed crops. About 20 relocation camps have been established across the region's affected constituencies.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The government has installed floating bridges in Kalimbeza and Masikili in Zambezi region to help flood-affected communities safely access schools and clinics. The Ministry of Works and Transport procured 24,640 double floating cubes at a cost of N$24 million to provide rapid access to areas that become isolated during seasonal flooding, with more installations planned for other affected areas.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has urged the government to rethink flood relief distribution, arguing that assistance should be allocated based on the actual number of people affected rather than households, since "people don't eat as a household; they eat individually." He stressed that relief must include food security measures beyond clothing and temporary parcels and sustain communities until the next farming season, particularly given the severe crop losses affecting the Zambezi Region.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Zambezi region to assess flooding caused by heavy rains since January, urging residents to accept 9,097 bags of rice donated by South Korea and to relocate despite local preference for maize meal. The flooding has submerged over 75% of land in Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies, displaced hundreds, and closed schools and clinics.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp visited the Zambezi Region to assess flooding impacts on schools, where several institutions including Muzii Combined School have been temporarily closed. The Ministry is coordinating with the Prime Minister's office to provide temporary shelter, nutrition, and bedding for affected learners as water levels continue to rise across the region.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has toured the Zambezi region, where water levels have surged to 6.88 metres, inundating up to 75% of land in affected constituencies and forcing the temporary closure and relocation of schools. Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has warned that at least 587 learners in the region are already affected, with the flooding disrupting access to healthcare and critical public infrastructure as authorities distribute relief supplies and facilitate relocations.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Zambezi region to assess ongoing flooding that has affected over 75% of the Kabbe South and North constituencies. Three schools have been closed and relocated families have been provided tents and food supplies, though flood-affected communities in Kabbe constituencies are refusing to relocate.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →