Dorothy Kabula-Simushi

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.

2026-03-172026-09-30

What’s been said

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July 2026
7 JulInformanté
Kabula-Simushi said the Zambezi Region is seriously understaffed with one officer per 201 people versus acceptable ratio of one per 50
Source
“This means that the Zambezi Region is seriously understaffed," Kabula-Simushi said.”
Kabula-Simushi raises concern over police shortage in Zambezi Region
6 JulInformanté
Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi revealed 13.9% crime decrease in region during State of the Region Address
Source
“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.”
Zambezi Region records 13.9% decline in crime
6 JulInformanté
Kabula-Simushi identified stock theft as one of region's most pressing concerns
Source
“Kabula-Simushi identified stock theft as one of the region's most pressing concerns, noting that 184 cases were recorded during the period under review, resulting in cattle losses valued at approximately N$3 million.”
Zambezi Region records 13.9% decline in crime
April 2026
21 AprThe Namibian
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi said no flood-related death has been reported, which is a good sign
Source
“Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi over the weekend said the fact that no flood-related death has been reported is a good sign, although there are other flood-related challenges.”
Nambia and Zambia to start dredging Zambezi River
21 AprThe Namibian
She said the region has successfully relocated flood-affected families to nine existing relocation camps
Source
“She said the region has successfully relocated flood-affected families to the nine existing relocation camps.”
Nambia and Zambia to start dredging Zambezi River
March 2026
17 MarThe Namibian
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says floods pose a threat to communities in Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies
Source
“Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says the floods pose a threat to communities, with those in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies being the hardest hit.”
Floods in Zambezi: Schools and clinics under water as crocodiles and snakes threaten communities
17 MarThe Namibian
Kabula-Simushi said floods have spread into communities and water is not expected to subside soon
Source
“Kabula-Simushi yesterday said the floods have already spread into the communities and the water is not expected to subside any time soon.”
Floods in Zambezi: Schools and clinics under water as crocodiles and snakes threaten communities

Politics

President urges traditional authorities to drive NDP6 development agenda

The News

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.

28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 28 September

President urges traditional authorities to drive NDP6 development agenda
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.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Zambezi region records 32,730 malaria cases in 2026
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.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 2 September

Livestock attacks surge in Judea Lyaboloma due to lions
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.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 19 August

Chiefs urged to promote climate-resilient adaptation practices
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.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

Katima Mulilo allocates N$4 million for pothole repairs
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.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

Zambezi region has one officer per 201 residents
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.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambezi region borders record N$71 billion imports, N$20 billion exports
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.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambezi Region critically understaffed with police, governor says
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.
7 July 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 6 July

Zambezi Region crime cases fall 13.9% year-on-year
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.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 21 April

Namibia and Zambia negotiate Zambezi River dredging project
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.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

Zambezi floods displace schools, clinics; crocodiles and snakes threaten pupils
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.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →