Also known as: Kabbe North constituency
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The Namibian
… 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 communitiesThe Namibian
… Some villages, schools and clinics are currently inaccessible due to these annual floods, especially in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies. …
Floods: Zambezi residents told to relocate immediatelyThe Namibian
… According to a police report, the incident occurred at about 19h00 at Nguluke, a village in the Namiyundu area of the Kabbe North constituency. …
Man takes own life at Zambezi villageNew Era
… In a separate but similar incident, NamPol registered another rape case that took place around 21h00 on Friday at Lisikili in the Kabbe North constituency. …
Crime BriefsThe Namibian
… The Zambezi region experiences annual floods, often cutting off access to villages, schools and other government institutions, especially in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies. …
Floods cut off Zambezi schoolsNew Era
… Swapo’s Kabbe North councillor Bernard Sisamu, who previously served in that position, was elected as the new chairperson of the Zambezi Regional Council. …
Simasiku vows to walk the talkNew Era
KATIMA MULILO – Former Katima Mulilo Town Council CEO Charles Nawa Nawa was laid to rest on Friday at his maternal home village of Luhonono (Schuckmannsburg) in Kabbe North constituency of the Zambezi region. …
Former Katima CEO laid to restPolice in the Zambezi region registered a culpable homicide case after Sanzila Nyambe died in a road accident on the B8 Ngoma road when his vehicle hit a cow and crashed into a mopane tree. Two other occupants were transported to hospital; separately, two men were arrested for driving without licences and with excessive alcohol content.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in the Zambezi region registered a culpable homicide case after Sanzila Nyambe died in a road accident on the B8 Ngoma road when his vehicle hit a cow and crashed into a mopane tree. Two other occupants were transported to hospital; separately, two men were arrested for driving without licences and with excessive alcohol content.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi says the government lacks funds to build permanent bridges in flood-prone regions including Zambezi, Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Omusati, and is instead deploying floating bridges as a temporary solution. The ministry has purchased 24,640 double floating cubes totalling N$24 million, with bridges already installed or under construction at Kalimbeza and Masikili villages to restore access to schools and essential services during seasonal flooding.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
The Popular Democratic Movement warns that seasonal floods in the Zambezi region have left affected communities destitute, displacing over 2,074 people and destroying homes, livestock, and crops. The party calls for intensified government relief efforts to provide food, clean water, shelter, and medical supplies, citing risks to food security, waterborne disease outbreaks, and human-wildlife conflict.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Three flood-affected schools in Kabbe North and Kabbe South have relocated approximately 528 learners to higher ground in Luhonono and Lusese, with classes resuming on Tuesday. The Ministry of Works and Transport assisted with the relocation using larger and smaller boats, and learners will be accommodated in hostels, community facilities, and temporary classroom tents while the region deploys floating bridges to restore access to isolated communities.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
Devastating floods and locust outbreaks in Namibia's Zambezi region have destroyed thousands of hectares of crops and displaced over 2,000 people, prompting the government to commit to feeding affected residents until the next harvest season. The regional minister has called on government to provide seeds, fodder for livestock, and continued support as communities struggle with starvation.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has bought 24,640 plastic cubes costing N$24 million that can be assembled into floating bridges to provide temporary access to communities isolated by annual floods in Oshana, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions. The modular bridges are designed to maintain access to critical services such as healthcare and education while avoiding the costs of permanent structures in areas with unpredictable flooding patterns.
5 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 →
The education ministry announced plans to relocate hundreds of learners affected by severe flooding in Zambezi, with water levels at Katima Mulilo surging past 6.9 metres. Two schools—Muzii Combined and Mpakano Primary—will be relocated to higher ground immediately, though infrastructure challenges including fencing, sanitation, and food supply remain urgent needs.
30 March 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 →
Around 75% of land in Kabbe North and 65% in Kabbe South constituencies is submerged as the Zambezi River approaches 7 metres, isolating schools, clinics, and police stations. Relocation efforts are underway but face challenges including resident reluctance and shortages of tents, blankets, food, and fuel.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Severe flooding in Namibia's Zambezi region has submerged villages and displaced families to higher ground and schools, with officials reporting shortages of tents and food aid despite assistance from the Prime Minister's office. The floods have also pushed wildlife out of their natural habitat, prompting the Environment and Tourism ministry to map displaced animals to prevent poaching.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Zambezi River has overflowed into eastern floodplains, submerging villages in Kabbe South and Kabbe North, while the Kavango and Chobe rivers also record high water levels. Communities along all three rivers have been advised to remain on alert and activate flood preparedness measures.
24 March 2026 · Informanté →
Flooding in Kabbe has left schools surrounded by water and learners unable to safely attend classes. Students must navigate dangerous waters filled with crocodiles and hippos using unreliable dugout canoes, while snakes and rodents have invaded school buildings, disrupting lessons and threatening health.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
The Zambezi regional education directorate is considering relocating about nine schools severely affected by annual floods in the eastern part of the region, with water levels at 6.78m. Consultations with relevant authorities are ongoing, and the government has allocated N$30 million for the uprooting of at least three of the schools.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Zambezi River has reached 6.75 metres and continues rising, prompting the regional council chairperson to urge residents to immediately relocate to higher ground as villages, schools and clinics become inaccessible. The Office of the Prime Minister has provided emergency support including tents, food, and water tanks to affected households in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in the Zambezi region opened an inquest after a 50-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Nguluke village on Thursday evening. No foul play is suspected, and no suicide note was found at the scene.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
New Era crime briefs report multiple rape cases in Zambezi region courts, including cases involving minors, with accused persons remanded in custody and investigations ongoing.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Rising floodwaters in the Zambezi region have cut off road access to Muzii Combined School, with pupils now using canoes to cross a swollen stream before walking to class. The regional education director says teaching is uninterrupted but authorities are prepared to take safety measures if flooding worsens.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Re-elected Katima Mulilo Urban constituency councillor Keneddy Simasiku has pledged to focus on basic service delivery including water, electricity and sewer infrastructure, youth empowerment through national initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration. He highlighted ongoing electrification projects in several areas and water/sewer provision in Dairy, Nova and Makaravan West, while emphasizing the need for resident cooperation in development processes.
13 January 2026 · New Era →
Charles Nawa Nawa, former CEO of Katima Mulilo Town Council (2012–2016), died at age 57 and was laid to rest on Friday in Luhonono, Zambezi region. Minister James Sankwasa and others praised him as a man of many talents and a contributor to society.
12 January 2026 · New Era →