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Order a long-term news report on Kabbe South
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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New Era
… The move follows last week’s high-level assessment by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other senior government officials in the Kabbe North and Kabbe South constituencies. …
Ministry moves to relocate flood-hit Zambezi schoolsThe Namibian
… Flooding, caused by heavy rain in the region since January, has left villages in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies submerged. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Zambezi residents to accept rice aid, move to safetyNew Era
… Walubita revealed that Kabbe North and Kabbe South constituencies are the hardest hit, with an estimated 75% and 65% of land inundated, respectively. …
Life first: President asserts as she assesses Zambezi flood crisisThe Namibian
… Acting chief regional officer Beaven Walubita told Nandi-Ndaitwah that the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies are mostly affected by floods, with over 75% of the areas flooded. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah assesses Zambezi floods as school close, communities refuse to relocateThe Namibian
… Last week, regional education director Alex Sikume said nine flood-affected schools in Kabbe South and Kabbe North will soon be relocated for safety reasons. …
Villages submerged as Zambezi floods worsenInformanté
… Communities in Kabbe South and Kabbe North are among those affected, with floodwaters hindering residents’ movement. …
Zambezi floods submerge villages, communities urged to stay alertNew Era
KABBE – Learners in flood-affected areas of Kabbe South and Kabbe North risk their lives daily in pursuit of education as they navigate dangerous waters filled with snakes, crocodiles and hippos. …
Zambezi is floodingThe Namibian
… Annual floods hit the Kabbe North and Kabbe South constituencies hard this year, with the government having relocated some residents already. …
Zambezi plans to relocate 9 flood-affected schoolsThe 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 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 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 →
Dozens of pupils from three flood-affected schools in Zambezi have not returned to class since the term began after schools were relocated to higher ground in March. Parents have kept pupils home, citing inadequate conditions and lack of teaching at the relocation sites.
11 July 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Masubia Ngambela Raphael Mbala has warned of collapsing fish stocks in the Zambezi River due to destructive and illegal fishing methods, calling for urgent coordinated intervention by government and traditional authorities. He said depleted stocks threaten food security and livelihoods for communities dependent on fishing, while the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented seasonal bans, illegal gear confiscations, and joint patrols to protect breeding cycles.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
The Electoral Commission of Namibia spent N$16.33 million on five by-elections held on 17 June 2025 in Otjozondjupa, Kunene and Zambezi regions, following the resignation of five councillors elected to the National Assembly in November 2024. The by-elections were held in Grootfontein, Otjiwarongo, Kamanjab, Sesfontein and Kabbe South constituencies, with ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua praising the peaceful conduct of the voting.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy rainfall in Zambezi's Kabbe South has waterlogged ploughed fields, forcing some farmers to harvest green maize prematurely to avoid total crop losses. Muzii village has become inaccessible by vehicle, with residents relying on canoes for transport and accessing schools and clinics, while livestock remain unaffected.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
A 47-year-old security guard in Katima Mulilo was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head by colleagues on Monday morning, with a revolver discovered at the scene. Police confirmed he had been missing since Saturday.
12 February 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 →
Horticulture farmer Morgan Saisai criticises monoculture farming for degrading soil and reducing yields, and advocates conservation agriculture—a return to traditional practices involving crop diversity and minimal soil disturbance—which he says produces yields of 15 to 20 tonnes per hectare compared to two to three tonnes from conventional monoculture.
20 January 2026 · New Era →
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 →