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Katima Mulilo renames three streets for national figures
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The Katima Mulilo Town Council has renamed three streets to honour prominent Namibian figures, including former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi.
3 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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Katima Mulilo Town Council
Also known as: the Katima Mulilo Town Council · Katima Mulilo Town Council CEO
Municipal authority in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, responsible for street naming, service delivery, CEO governance, and flood response.
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- June 2026
Namibian Sun
Katima Mulilo Town Council has renamed three streets in honour of prominent Namibian figures
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“The Katima Mulilo Town Council has renamed three streets in honour of prominent Namibian figures.”
Katima renames streets to honour national icons- May 2026
The Namibian
Katima mayor Kabende Kabende proposed to rename four streets after local leaders
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“During a council ordinary meeting earlier this month, Katima mayor Kabende Kabende proposed that four streets in town be renamed after Richard Kamwi, justice Sylvester Mainga, liberation hero Judea Lyamboloma, and former Miss Namibia Happy Ntelamo.”
Amupanda backs Katima streets renaming proposal- April 2026
The Namibian
Katima Mulilo Town Council spent about N$1.26 million on preliminary legal process fees related to Liswaniso's first suspension
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“The Katima Mulilo Town Council reportedly spent about N$1.26 million on preliminary legal process fees related to Liswaniso's first suspension.”
Sankwasa suspends Katima Mulilo CEO Liswaniso againThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo Town Council announced start of dog registration and tariff enforcement programme
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“This comes after the Katima Mulilo Town Council on Thursday announced that it started with a dog registration and tariff enforcement programme.”
Katima residents struggle with new dog taxNew Era
The labour court overturned the council's suspension of CEO Liswaniso, declaring it unfair
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“The labour court has overturned the suspension of Katima Mulilo Town Council CEO Raphael Liswaniso, declaring the move unfair and ordering his immediate reinstatement.”
Liswaniso suspension overturnedThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo Town Council was ordered by Labour Court to reinstate suspended chief executive Raphael Liswaniso with immediate effect
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“The Labour Court yesterday ordered the Katima Mulilo Town Council to reinstate suspended chief executive Raphael Liswaniso with immediate effect.”
Labour Court orders Katima Mulilo council to reinstate chief executive Liswaniso- March 2026
The Namibian
Katima Mulilo Town Council temporarily relocated 15 families displaced by heavy rains
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“The Katima Mulilo Town Council has so far temporarily relocated 15 families to Ngweze Community Hall after their houses were flooded as a result of heavy rains since January.”
Katima Mulilo relocates 15 families displaced by rain- February 2026
The Namibian
Katima Mulilo Town Council suspended chief executive Raphael Liswaniso over alleged mismanagement
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“Liswaniso was suspended last year over alleged mismanagement.”
PDM’s Hengari questions N$1.26 million legal fees for suspended Katima CEOThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo Town Council have been deployed to fix the blockage
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“Katima Mulilo circuit inspector Rosco Lukubwe, during a press conference on Monday, said the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Katima Mulilo Town Council technical staff have been deployed to fix the blockage.”
Caprivi Senior Secondary School pupils sent home amid sewage blockageNew Era
Katima Mulilo Town Council faces serious internal challenges including labour disputes and flawed staff realignment process
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“There are serious internal challenges, including labour disputes within the council workforce and a flawed staff realignment process that requires correction.”
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Wednesday 3 June
Katima Mulilo renames three streets for national figures
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has renamed three streets to honour prominent Namibian figures, including former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi.
3 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Wednesday 27 May
Katima Mulilo proposes renaming four streets after local leaders
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 →
Thursday 16 April
Katima Mulilo chief executive suspended again after winning labour case
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 →
Tuesday 14 April
Minister approves second suspension of Katima Mulilo CEO
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 →
Katima Mulilo dog owners balk at new registration fees
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has introduced a dog registration programme requiring owners to pay N$20 for male dogs and N$35 for female dogs by 30 April, citing responsible pet ownership and public safety. Several residents say they cannot afford the fees, with some questioning the price difference between sexes and the council's justification.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 10 April
Labour court overturns Katima Mulilo CEO suspension
A labour arbitrator has set aside the unpaid suspension of Katima Mulilo Town Council CEO Raphael Liswaniso, finding the move unfair and ordering his immediate reinstatement with backdated salary and benefits. The arbitrator ruled that the council's suspension process was fundamentally flawed, as it occurred without proper investigation or hearing and the ministerial representative lacked authority to suspend the CEO.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Labour Court orders Katima Mulilo Council reinstate suspended chief executive
The Labour Court has ordered the Katima Mulilo Town Council to immediately reinstate chief executive Raphael Liswaniso, who had been suspended without pay since October following an investigation. The arbitrator found that Liswaniso's suspension was unjust and that the council had violated his rights by denying him salary and failing to properly inform him of charges, and ordered the council to pay all his remaining salary.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 2 April
Zambezi floods displace households, strain services, worsen human-wildlife conflict
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 →
Thursday 26 March
President visits Zambezi Region amid severe flooding crisis
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is heading to Katima Mulilo to assess devastating floods in the Zambezi Region, where the Zambezi River is approaching the 7-metre mark, displacing communities and forcing school closures. The Hydrological Services of Namibia reports the river has reached 6.89 metres—2.55 m higher than last year—and warns communities to remain on high alert.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Tuesday 10 March
Unam builds wastewater plant to address Katima Mulilo sewerage crisis
The University of Namibia is constructing an integrated wastewater management system at its Katima Mulilo Campus, financed by Germany's KfW Development Bank, to address the town's aging sewer infrastructure that dates to the 1930s and now serves a population of nearly 50,000. The N$60 million facility will serve Unam and the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre while supporting research, training, and water reuse initiatives in the region.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 March
Katima Mulilo temporarily relocates flood-affected families to community hall
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has temporarily relocated 15 families to Ngweze Community Hall after heavy rains since January flooded their mud houses in the Cowboy, Dairy, and Choto areas. A local councillor says resources are insufficient to assist all affected communities and has appealed to local businesses for support.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 March
NDP honours 25 members for election campaign contributions
The National Democratic Party held a recognition ceremony in Katima Mulilo to honour 25 members for their contributions to the party's performance in the 2024 national elections and 2025 regional and local elections. Party president Martin Lukato praised their dedication and commitment to advancing the party's mission of economic emancipation, job creation, and youth empowerment.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 2 March
NDP honours 25 members for election campaign contributions
The National Democratic Party held a recognition ceremony to honour 25 members for their contributions to the party's performance in the 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections, where it secured one National Assembly seat, and the 2025 regional and local elections, where it won seats on the Bukalo Village Council and Katima Mulilo Town Council.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 February
PDM questions N$1.26 million legal fees for suspended Katima CEO
PDM parliamentarian Inna Hengari has questioned the disbursement of N$1.26 million in legal fees related to suspended Katima Mulilo Town Council chief executive Raphael Liswaniso, arguing that such costly legal entanglements deplete public resources and delay essential development.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 February
Caprivi Senior Secondary School closed for sewage repairs
More than 1,300 pupils at Caprivi Senior Secondary School in the Zambezi region were sent home on Monday due to an overflowing sewage blockage caused by sanitary pads, rocks, and mattress pieces. The school will remain closed for two days while the Ministry of Works and Transport and Katima Mulilo Town Council technical staff work to fix the problem and install a pump station as a longer-term solution.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
Katima Mulilo NPD councillor prioritises fighting corruption, reform
Re-elected NPD councillor Simasiku Mukendwa outlined his priorities for Katima Mulilo Town Council, citing corruption and maladministration as the council's "biggest enemies" and pledging to reform governance systems, improve accountability, and tackle long-standing service-delivery challenges including roads and sewer infrastructure through gradual, realistic progress.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Monday 2 February
Minister Sankwasa criticized for hypocrisy on accountability standards
The Namibian argues that while minister James Sankwasa has gained popular support for firing town councillors and demanding accountability, he has undermined his credibility by owing NamWater over N$170,000 for five years and attacking a journalist who exposed the debt. The opinion piece warns that Sankwasa's selective enforcement of accountability standards and bullying of media oversight reveals his calls for public accountability as populist hypocrisy.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 22 January
Katima Mulilo council terminates acting chief executive's contract
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 →
Tuesday 13 January
Katima Mulilo councillor outlines service delivery and youth priorities
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 →
Monday 12 January
Former Katima Mulilo Town Council CEO Charles Nawa laid to rest
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 →
Tuesday 6 January
Former Katima Mulilo CEO Charles Nawa dies at 50
Charles Nawa Nawa, aged 50, former CEO of Katima Mulilo Town Council from 2012 to 2016, died on Friday morning in a Windhoek hospital after battling a heart illness for several months. He was remembered for infrastructure developments including traffic lights, road tarring, and police stations, and for his community involvement across construction, business, and local service.
6 January 2026 · New Era →