Mayor of Katima Mulilo Town Council, proposing annual servicing of 200 residential plots to address housing backlog exceeding 6,000 units.
Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.
Informanté
Katima Mulilo Mayor Kabende Kabende described the initiative as important step towards strengthening regional industrialisation and improving food security
“Katima Mulilo Mayor Kabende Kabende described the initiative as an important step towards strengthening regional industrialisation and improving food security.”
UNAM and Katima Mulilo Council discuss plans for proposed N$26 million agro-processing plantThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende told The Namibian that road repairs could not start sooner due to rain and sourcing challenges
“Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende yesterday told The Namibian that road repairs could not start sooner, mostly because of the rain and the challenges the council faced in sourcing bitumen from outside the region.”
Katima budgets N$4 million for pothole repairsThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende proposed servicing 200 residential plots annually for five years
“Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende has proposed servicing 200 residential plots annually to address a housing backlog exceeding 6 000 units and to curb informal urban growth.”
Katima Mulilo targets servicing 200 plots a yearWindhoek Observer
Kabende Kabende is Katima Mulilo mayor
“Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende said the town council wants stronger cooperation with the bank to support local businesses and communities.”
Nedbank engages clients in Rundu and KatimaNew Era
Mayor Kabende Kabende executed the fresh suspension swiftly
“Despite this, urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa approved a fresh suspension with pay, which was swiftly executed by the Katima Mulilo mayor, Kabende Kabende.”
Liswaniso suspended, againInformanté
Katima Mulilo Mayor Kabende Kabende informed Sankwasa that further efforts needed to improve relocation centre conditions
“At a recent briefing, the Katima Mulilo Mayor, Kabende Kabende, informed Sankwasa that while some affected households have been relocated, further efforts are needed to improve the conditions at the relocation centres.”
Zambezi floods trigger displacement, economic hardship, and growing concerns over human-wildlife conflictThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende could not comment on the article on Sunday
“Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende could not comment on the article on Sunday, as he said he was in a meeting.”
Katima Mulilo council terminates acting chief executive’s contract amid legal disputeThe University of Namibia and Katima Mulilo Town Council discussed plans for a proposed N$26 million agro-processing plant that would add value to locally grown mangoes and indigenous resources, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen regional supply chains and commercialisation.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
The University of Namibia and Katima Mulilo Town Council discussed plans for a proposed N$26 million agro-processing plant that would add value to locally grown mangoes and indigenous resources, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen regional supply chains and commercialisation.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Katima Mulilo Town Council has proposed renaming four streets after Richard Kamwi, justice Sylvester Mainga, liberation hero Judea Lyamboloma, and former Miss Namibia Happy Ntelamo, a move praised by Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda as reflecting heritage preservation and decolonisation.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende has proposed servicing 200 residential plots annually for five years to address a housing backlog exceeding 6,000 units and over 2,000 applicants on a waiting list dating back to 2008. The plan aims to reduce informal settlements and introduce predictability and accountability in addressing land demand.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nedbank Namibia visited Rundu and Katima Mulilo as part of its Managing Director Roadshow to strengthen relationships with communities and businesses while shaping its 2026 strategy around regional needs. The bank highlighted partnerships such as the Wapa Nawa Recycling Centre through its Team Challenge initiative.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Katima Mulilo CEO Raphael Liswaniso has been suspended again by the minister of urban and rural development, days after an arbitrator ordered his previous suspension lifted and directed he be paid lost income. His representative claims the fresh suspension violates the binding arbitration award and the rule of law.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Suspended Katima Mulilo Town Council chief executive Raphael Liswaniso, who won a labour case against his first suspension on 28 October, was suspended a second time on Monday. Liswaniso and his lawyer argue that minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa forced the council into the latest suspension through a directive letter marked urgent, while a local authorities president raises concerns about the arbitrary suspension of CEOs under political pressure.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has approved the suspension of Katima Mulilo Town Council chief executive officer Raphael Liswaniso with pay, effective immediately, just days after an arbitrator found his previous suspension unjustified and ordered his reinstatement with back pay.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Rising water levels in the Zambezi River during March displaced residents, caused loss of income, and isolated communities from schools and healthcare. The flooding has also intensified human-wildlife conflict as animals compete for reduced available land, with elephants damaging crop fields in some areas.
2 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Katima Mulilo council has terminated the employment contract of acting chief executive Marina Kandumbu, citing legal concerns about her appointment and other issues. Kandumbu disputes the termination as unlawful and procedurally unfair, while the appointing minister has characterized the council's action as tribal.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →