Also known as: Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi
Zambezi regional governor who has advocated for climate-resilient practices and reported on regional security, trade, and flood displacement challenges.
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September 2026
Windhoek Observer
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushiechoed the call forunity, saying cooperation among traditional leaders is important to regional development
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“Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi echoed the call for unity, saying cooperation among traditional leaders was important to development in the region.”
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushihighlightedmore than 32,000 malaria cases and 21 deaths this year
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“The figures were highlighted by Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi during the 45th Lusata Cultural Festival at Chinchimane on Sunday, when she urged residents to open their homes to spraying teams.”
Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushipresented figures showingmore than 560 human-wildlife conflict incidents in Zambezi region during 2025/26 period
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“More than 560 human-wildlife conflict incidents were recorded in the region during the 2025/26 period, up from 411 the previous year, according to figures presented by Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi in July.”
Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushisays traditional authority leaders must use their influence to advocate forclimate-resilient adaptation and natural resource management
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“Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says traditional authority leaders must use their influence within local communities to strongly advocate for climate-resilient adaptation and natural resource management.”
Kabula-Simushisays farmers and local communities must be supported to adoptclimate-smart agricultural practices and improve water management
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“Kabula-Simushi adds that farmers and local communities must be supported to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices, improve water management, diversify livelihoods, and strengthen food and nutrition security.”
Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushisaidtown council entered partnerships to address housing backlog and sewer challenges
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“Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi, during her state of the region address on Monday, said the town council has entered into various multimillion-dollar partnerships to address the housing backlog, improve sewer challenges, and formalise some locations.”
Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushisaidthe current ratio is one police officer for every 201 residents
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“She said the current ratio between police and the residents is one officer for every 201 residents, as opposed to the ideal ratio of one police officer per 50 residents.”
Dorothy Kabula-Simushireportedimport values reached N$71 billion and export values stood at N$20 billion in 2025/2026 financial year
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“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 Monday.”
Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushihighlightedpolice stations in the region remain severely understaffed
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“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 year.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on traditional authorities to partner with government in advancing Namibia's development agenda, including making communal land available for agriculture and ecotourism. She stressed that traditional institutions remain essential to grassroots governance and must modernise their practices—such as record-keeping and sustainable agriculture—while maintaining their cultural values.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on traditional authorities to partner with government in advancing Namibia's development agenda, including making communal land available for agriculture and ecotourism. She stressed that traditional institutions remain essential to grassroots governance and must modernise their practices—such as record-keeping and sustainable agriculture—while maintaining their cultural values.
Zambezi region has recorded more than 32,000 malaria cases and 21 deaths this year, with health authorities struggling to achieve indoor residual spraying targets due to low household participation and refusals to grant access to spray teams.
Livestock attacks in Judea Lyaboloma conservancy have surged, with 37 incidents recorded between January and July, lions accounting for most recent attacks. A conservancy field officer cited bush encroachment around communities as a factor, with lions increasingly found close to villages where dense vegetation provides daytime cover before nighttime attacks.
Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has called on traditional authority leaders to advocate for climate-resilient adaptation and natural resource management within their communities, noting that the region faces heightened exposure to floods, drought, and changing rainfall patterns that threaten livelihoods dependent on natural resources.
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has begun repairing potholes and damaged roads following heavy rains, with a N$4 million budget from the Road Fund Administration. Mayor Kabende Kabende attributed delays in repairs to rain and challenges sourcing bitumen, and said an additional N$9 million has been allocated for road works, though progress has been slower than expected due to machinery and material delivery issues.
The Zambezi region faces severe police shortage with 712 officers serving about 142,000 residents, giving a ratio of one officer per 201 residents against an ideal ratio of one per 50, according to governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi. Despite the shortfall, reported crime cases decreased from 4,095 in 2024 to 3,526 in 2025.
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi announced that import values reached a record N$71 billion and export values stood at N$20 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year through Katima Mulilo and Ngoma borders. She called for fast-tracking implementation of the One Stop Border Post initiative and reported that 30,683 heavy goods vehicles were weighed and screened at Katima Mulilo weighbridge.
Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi said the region has approximately 712 police officers for a population of about 142,000 people—a ratio of one officer to 201 residents, far below the acceptable standard of one to 50. Despite crime declining 13.9% over the past year, the governor stressed that further efforts are needed to strengthen security and noted that a new police station is 91% complete with plans for additional stations.
Reported crime in Zambezi Region declined from 4,095 cases in 2025 to 3,526 cases in 2026, a 13.9% decrease, Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi announced. Stock theft, housebreaking, robbery, rape, and poaching remain among the region's most prevalent crimes, with 184 stock theft cases resulting in approximately N$3 million in cattle losses.
Namibia and Zambia are negotiating a joint dredging project for the Zambezi River to deepen waterways and mitigate severe seasonal flooding. Over 1,510 people have been displaced in the Zambezi region, with the government preparing a dredging machine procured in 2015 to begin operations pending agreement renewal with Zambia.
Severe floods in Namibia's Zambezi region have made schools, clinics, and villages inaccessible except by boat, with the Zambezi River water level at 6.75m compared to 2.17m last year. Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says officials plan to relocate affected communities and schools to higher ground while the Office of the Prime Minister has delivered tents, food, and water tanks to support displaced residents.