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Informanté
… According to Namibia Meteorological Services, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo recorded a level of 6.89 m on Monday morning, while the Kavango River at Rundu measured 7.13 m on the same date. …
Heavy rains hit several areas, raising flood concernsInformanté
… According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo recorded a water level of 6.89 metres on Monday, 23 March, as it continued to overflow into the eastern Zambezi floodplains. …
Zambezi floods submerge villages, communities urged to stay alertNew Era
Katima Mulilo – As Namibia commemorated 36 years of independence, Bukalo is emerging as a symbol of rural transformation, showcasing strides in housing, infrastructure, water services and local economic growth. …
Bukalo successfully hosts Independence DayThe Namibian
… Someone who was involved in the NFA’s administration says the association paid for the casket, memorial service in Windhoek (tent, food), memorial service at Katima Mulilo (tent, food), transport for NFA officials and family members to and from Windhoek to the Zambezi region. …
NFA spends over N$1.1m on funerals amid funding and policy concernsInformanté
… According to tourism operator and Chobe Holdings Vice Chairman Jonathan Gibson, water levels at Katima Mulilo have already risen dramatically, with the river swelling by several metres. …
Zambezi floods threaten communities and tourismInformanté
… According to the Hydrological Services of Namibia, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo measured 6.84 metres on Thursday, 19 March, an increase from 6.75 metres recorded a week earlier. …
North-eastern rivers continue to riseThe Namibian
… st with how fast the government has developed and upgraded Omuthiya and Nkurenkuru to town councils, he says. “It has been 36 years since independence, but there are no police station buildings, home affairs offices or courts, leaving residents to travel to Ngoma or Katima Mulilo …
Bukalo still waiting for development 36 years laterNew Era
… The Zambezi region has improved roads from Katima Mulilo to inland villages, easing access to clinics and schools. …
From marginalisation to modernisation … Namibia’s ongoing rural transformationInformanté
… According to Namibia’s Hydrological Services, water levels at Katima Mulilo increased from 6.73 metres on Friday, 13 March, to 6.78 metres on Monday, 16 March. …
Zambezi River still rising, caution advisedThe Katima Mulilo Town Council has launched a verification exercise to identify qualifying pensioners and persons with disabilities for a possible municipal debt write-off.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has launched a verification exercise to identify qualifying pensioners and persons with disabilities for a possible municipal debt write-off.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance found that schools, sewerage upgrades and agricultural projects in Zambezi are facing implementation delays because government funds are not reaching implementing institutions on time, despite no major irregularities in fund use being detected.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Police reported five robbery cases between 17 and 19 July, including a gunpoint robbery at Mountain Peak Lodge near Outjo where a couple was tied up, robberies of pedestrians in Ondangwa and Oshakati, and other incidents targeting residents, businesses and tourists. No arrests or recoveries have been made and investigations are continuing.
19 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 →
Students at Shiramed Medical Institute in Katima Mulilo have negotiated with the institution to pay tuition fees with cattle instead of cash, an arrangement the principal tutor says has helped those without ready cash but who own livestock. The Students Union of Namibia supports the model, suggesting payment with livestock and agricultural produce could help rural families access higher education.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating multiple housebreaking incidents reported in Katima Mulilo, Ongwediva, Oshivelo and Rundu. In Windhoek's Eros area, a homeowner managed to overpower three suspects who broke in and attacked him with a crowbar and knife on Saturday, but they fled without taking anything.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
Katima Mulilo Town Council has resolved to donate two plots in Extension 27 and Townlands no 1328, measuring 2.52 hectares and 6 hectares respectively, to the Ministry of Education to address classroom overcrowding in the town, where most schools have more than 1,000 pupils enrolled.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Zambezi region faces severe police shortage with 712 officers serving about 142,000 residents, giving a ratio of one officer per 201 residents against an ideal ratio of one per 50, according to governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi. Despite the shortfall, reported crime cases decreased from 4,095 in 2024 to 3,526 in 2025.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi announced that import values reached a record N$71 billion and export values stood at N$20 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year through Katima Mulilo and Ngoma borders. She called for fast-tracking implementation of the One Stop Border Post initiative and reported that 30,683 heavy goods vehicles were weighed and screened at Katima Mulilo weighbridge.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kalimbeza Rice Project in Namibia's Zambezi region faces operational challenges including a non-functional processing machine since 2018, inadequate storage, and lack of market access, despite N$40 million spent on planting and harvesting. Governor Dorothy Kabula called for the project to be prioritized in disaster relief programs to utilize its stock.
7 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Zambezi Communal Land Board has published 25 applications for customary land rights, occupational land rights and leasehold rights in the region, and invites written objections within seven days of publication. The applications include requests from individuals for farmland and residential use, and from schools, churches and public institutions for occupational land rights.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Frans Sinangela, born blind in the Zambezi region and once told he could not attend school, has become a respected radio journalist, musician and disability rights advocate. Speaking on the 'WeSpeak' podcast, which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to tell their own stories, Sinangela reflects on a career built on resilience and determination to challenge perceptions of disability.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
PDM Member of Parliament Inna Hengari has raised concerns about the implementation and accountability of the Northern Communal Areas Price Equalisation Fund for farmers, calling for clear timelines, oversight mechanisms and structural safeguards. She submitted formal questions to the minister of agriculture on Wednesday regarding long-standing inequalities affecting northern farmers, including lower cattle prices and limited market access.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Orben Muluti, chairperson of Namibian Organisation of Youth with Disabilities, has become one of Namibia's leading disability rights advocates, using leadership roles to push for greater inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and stronger partnerships between government and disability organisations. His work is guided by the principle that nothing about persons with disabilities should be decided without their voices.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Henties Bay Municipality is replacing prepaid water meters with conventional ones after contractor ITEM Engineering CC disabled the prepaid vending system over a payment dispute. The municipality's acting CEO claims the contractor is illegally demanding 70% of the outstanding N$12 million balance immediately, though payment was not scheduled until the 2026/27 financial year.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
Crude oil is the single most important commodity for Namibian macroeconomic conditions. Global oil price surges—driven by Middle East disruptions and supply constraints—cascade quickly into domestic fuel price increases, as demonstrated by April-May 2026 fuel price hikes of 19.9% for petrol and 43.9% for diesel.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 30-year-old Zambian man drowned on Saturday after a canoe carrying him and two friends capsized at Simisune Channel near Libula village in Katima Mulilo; his companions escaped safely and police have registered an inquest into the incident.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Rundu for Round 4, with NDF Raptors having ended NCS's unbeaten run in a five-set victory in Round 3, setting up a competitive title race as the two sides and others compete for points at the Rundu Trade Fair Hall.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Furnmart workers in Katima Mulilo joined a nationwide strike after rejecting the company's 5% salary increase offer. The workers, represented by MANWU, are demanding an 8% increment, a monthly housing allowance of N$500, one day off monthly, and safety boots, citing rising transport and food costs.
23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Grades 8 and 9 boys at Caprivi Senior Secondary School were forced to sleep in cold corridors without blankets as punishment for losing hostel keys. The incident has drawn condemnation from parents and the Namibia National Students Organisation, with the regional education director confirming the matter and pledging to address it through public service staff rules.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Outgoing German Ambassador Thorsten Hütter expressed optimism that Namibia and Germany will conclude a long-awaited Joint Declaration addressing Germany's colonial-era genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people (1904–1908) by the end of 2026. Hütter said Germany is willing to apologise and that discussions with affected communities showed many Namibians want both recognition of the past and a stronger future partnership.
15 June 2026 · New Era →
Flood-affected residents relocated to Ngweze Community Hall in March after heavy rains damaged their homes are being evicted by the Katima Mulilo Town Council by Friday, despite having nowhere to return to and lacking funds to rebuild.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek Observer reports that Namibian boys are increasingly falling behind in education, with women accounting for 64.6% of graduates at the University of Namibia in 2025/26 compared to 35.4% men, and 8,720 boys dropping out of school in 2023. First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah has sounded a national alert on what the publication calls a "boy-child crisis" threatening the country's social and economic stability.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Epaphras Ndaitwah, the first gentleman, launched a community engagement in Katima Mulilo aimed at fostering positive masculinity and encouraging boys to take education seriously. He highlighted that female graduates outnumber males at Namibian universities—64.6% female versus 35.4% male at UNAM in 2025/26, and about 60% female versus 40% male at NUST—and noted that 8,720 boys dropped out of school in 2023.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Home Affairs Lucia Iipumbu addressed regional staff in Katima Mulilo, calling for vigilance against illicit cross-border crimes while urging professionalism in facilitating lawful movement, legitimate trade, and tourism. Iipumbu is conducting a two-day working visit to the region to inspect ministerial projects and conduct border visits.
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 →
Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has warned that inconsistent decision-making, weak discipline and communication failures within the security cluster are eroding public trust in Namibia's frontline services. She made the remarks during a regional ministerial staff meeting in Katima Mulilo, bringing together officials from Immigration, the Namibian Police Force and the Namibian Correctional Service to inspect border posts and ministry projects in the Zambezi region.
1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu addressed Zambezi regional staff at Katima Mulilo, calling for vigilance against illicit cross-border crimes while upholding professionalism and consistent law enforcement despite operational challenges in the region.
30 May 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 →