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August 2026
Windhoek Observer
Regional governor Dorothy Kabulasaid she hopes the research park would contribute tofinding practical ways of dealing with water challenges
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“Regional governor Dorothy Kabula said she hopes the research park would contribute to finding practical ways of dealing with the region's water challenges, including the harvesting of floodwater that can otherwise become a source of disaster.”
Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabulawelcomedthe continued presence of AWR-Zambezi
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“Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula welcomed the continued presence of AWR-Zambezi, saying community-based media platforms play an important role in ensuring information reaches residents.”
Governor Dorothy Kabulaacknowledged thatKalimbeza Rice Project is hamstrung by operational challenges including broken processing machine and inadequate storage
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“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 the lack of a reliable market.”
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabulapromised to channelthe petition to relevant authorities
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“Although she promised to channel the petition to the relevant authorities, Kabula has repeatedly highlighted the need for better surveillance, border fencing and joint patrols between Namibian and Zambian security forces.”
Zambezi region governor Dorothy Kabulastated thatKatima Mulilo State Hospital attended to 308 cataract patients in 2025/26 financial year
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“"Our current statistics covering the 2025/26 financial year indicate that Katima Mulilo State Hospital attended to 308 cataract patients," the governor said.”
Dorothy Kabulalaunchedenvironmental impact assessment for 500 erven development within Bukalo Village Council
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“Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula on Tuesday launched an environmental impact assessment for the development of 500 erven within the Bukalo Village Council's boundaries.”
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology will inject N$2.5 million into research projects in the Zambezi region this financial year, with plans advancing for a National Science, Technology and Innovation Park at Liselo on land allocated by the Mafwe Traditional Authority. The funding will support expansion of previously funded projects focused on food security, with the park intended to give researchers, students and local innovators access to facilities for practical solutions.
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology will inject N$2.5 million into research projects in the Zambezi region this financial year, with plans advancing for a National Science, Technology and Innovation Park at Liselo on land allocated by the Mafwe Traditional Authority. The funding will support expansion of previously funded projects focused on food security, with the park intended to give researchers, students and local innovators access to facilities for practical solutions.
Adventist World Radio Namibia and the Namibia North Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church are expanding AWR-Zambezi's role as a community information platform, providing locally relevant news, education, health information and public awareness programmes to the Zambezi region.
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.
Muketela Primary School in the Zambezi region's Sibbinda Constituency has received a new N$1.14 million administration block funded by the NamPort Social Investment Fund, ending over four decades of inadequate office space at the school serving about 140 learners.
Farmers in Zambezi's Liselo-Kamenga border region report daily cattle theft by heavily armed rustlers who drive livestock into Zambia, and are calling for government intervention and deployment of the Namibian Defence Force to address the escalating crisis.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated a renal dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo State Hospital, with government investment of more than N$7 million, to provide kidney disease treatment locally and reduce the need for patients to travel to other towns.
A week-long cataract surgical campaign in Zambezi and Kavango East regions will restore vision to approximately 500 cataract-blind patients, with local surgical teams and international volunteers from Germany and America performing the operations. The campaign, launched by Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula, has already operated on over 200 patients in its first three days.
A joint surgical campaign involving teams from Windhoek Central Hospital, Northern Vision Centre, and international volunteers from Germany and the United States is treating 500 patients with cataract operations across Kavango East and Zambezi regions, with operations running through Friday to restore sight to hundreds.
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula launched an environmental impact assessment for the development of 500 erven in Bukalo Village Council, saying development and conservation can coexist through proper planning. The Bukalo Village Council chairperson said the exercise will evaluate environmental, social and economic impacts while gathering resident input before project approval.
The Ministry of Agriculture has reinforced locust control operations in Zambezi Region with response teams from six other regions, bringing extra vehicles and equipment. Control measures include surveillance, ground spraying at breeding sites, and farmer awareness initiatives, with four operational teams now deployed.