Also known as: Mayor Kabende Kabende · Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende
Mayor of Katima Mulilo Town Council overseeing infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment and housing development.
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Windhoek Observer
Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende said the project would relieve pressure on the town's ageing sewerage infrastructure
“Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende said the project would relieve pressure on the town's ageing sewerage infrastructure.”
Katima residents pin hopes on new wastewater plantNew Era
Mayor Kabende Kabende said the council had successfully relocated people occupying the project area illegally
“Kabende said the council had successfully relocated people who had occupied the project area illegally, warning that law enforcement would remove any new illegal structures.”
N$450m Katima wastewater project flowsWindhoek Observer
Mayor Kabende Kabende is correct to describe tourism as investment in partnerships and regional development
“Mayor Kabende Kabende is correct to describe tourism as an investment in partnerships and regional development.”
Beneath our feet: Namibia’s silent infrastructure crisis cannot waitWindhoek Observer
Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende said festival has grown into platform for promoting region's economic potential
“Katima Mulilo mayor Kabende Kabende said the festival has grown beyond an exhibition into a platform for promoting the region's economic potential.”
‘Aging sewer systems affect councils nationwide’ – SankwasaInformanté
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 conflictKatima Mulilo Town Council has handed over the site for a N$450 million wastewater treatment plant to contractor Fulbright Water, financed by Standard Bank Namibia and Old Mutual. The 13 to 14-month project aims to address persistent sewerage problems while creating local employment opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Katima Mulilo Town Council has handed over the site for a N$450 million wastewater treatment plant to contractor Fulbright Water, financed by Standard Bank Namibia and Old Mutual. The 13 to 14-month project aims to address persistent sewerage problems while creating local employment opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Construction of the Katima Mulilo Wastewater Treatment Plant has begun following the handover of the project site to Fulbright Water, after delays related to environmental clearance and resident relocation. The project includes the treatment plant, upgraded sewer infrastructure, and network expansion, with about 70–75% of the workforce sourced from the Zambezi region.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
An editorial in the Windhoek Observer argues that Namibia's sewerage infrastructure, built decades ago for much smaller populations, is reaching capacity limits across municipalities and town councils, as illustrated by Katima Mulilo's recurring sewage crisis.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa says Katima Mulilo's sewage crisis stems from an aging sewer system designed decades ago for 10,000–15,000 people that has not kept pace with the town's growth. The overflowing infrastructure threatens public health and the town's tourism ambitions ahead of the Zambezi Bream Festival.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sewage allegedly contaminated 64 bags of maize valued at N$27,648 awaiting delivery in Katima Mulilo, heightening concerns about the town's failing sanitation infrastructure and its impact on food safety, public health, and the local economy.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →