News reports
Order a long-term news report on Katima Mulilo
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region say they are facing financial hardships since the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) stopped operating the Katima Mulilo abattoir in June. …
Zambezi farmers want Meatco backWindhoek Observer
… Questions were also raised about the minister’s alleged failure to hold a community meeting in Bukalo since his appointment, despite reportedly visiting nearby Katima Mulilo for engagements. …
Sankwasa defends N$45 000 Bukalo plot dealsInformanté
… In Katima Mulilo, a housebreaking was reported Friday in the Soweto location. It is alleged that suspects tampered with the lock of a victim’s room, gained entry and stole property valued at N$16 950. …
Police report multiple housebreaking cases across NamibiaThe Namibian
… His comments follow assessments of employment conditions in the retail and wholesale sectors at Katima Mulilo by the parliamentary standing committee on poverty eradication, labour and industrial relations, chaired by Justina Jonas. …
Unions demand role in parliamentary labour visitsThe Namibian
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has forbidden local event organisers from hosting their Yo Maps headliner show during the same time as the annual Zambezi Bream Festival. …
Katima rejects Yo Maps show due to clash with bream festivalInformanté
… That is what connects young Namibians from Keetmanshoop to Katima Mulilo, from Opuwo to Rundu, from Lüderitz to Oshakati, and everywhere in between,” Steenkamp said. …
Education ministry launches Namibia learning passportInformanté
Staff Reporter POLICE are investigating a series of housebreaking and theft cases reported in Windhoek, Rehoboth, Henties Bay and Katima Mulilo, with stolen property collectively valued at more than N$180 000. …
Housebreakings reported across several Namibian townsInformanté
Staff Reporter POLICE are investigating two separate fraud cases reported in Tsumeb and Katima Mulilo, involving alleged unauthorised transactions totalling nearly N$100 000. …
Police investigate two unauthorised banking transactionsThe Namibian
… Shufu said Sangwali village is about 129km from Katima Mulilo, forcing villagers to travel long distances daily to access basic services. …
Sangwali left out in the cold – Mayeyi chiefThe Namibian
… The proposal is among recommendations to be considered by the council’s central committee meeting scheduled for Katima Mulilo from 9 to 11 December. …
Kahungu wants pay for Swapo district coordinatorsTwo people died when an SUV had a tyre burst and overturned on the B1 road in Zambezi region on Saturday morning. The vehicle was carrying 10 University of Namibia staff members travelling to Botswana when the accident occurred at around 07h00, and other passengers suffered serious to minor injuries.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Two people died when an SUV had a tyre burst and overturned on the B1 road in Zambezi region on Saturday morning. The vehicle was carrying 10 University of Namibia staff members travelling to Botswana when the accident occurred at around 07h00, and other passengers suffered serious to minor injuries.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Musician Chicco Black released his 14-track album 'Rise of the Machine' on 23 August, using it to address poverty, limited healthcare services and development concerns, particularly in the Zambezi region. The album draws on his personal experiences growing up in Choi village in the Kongola constituency with limited access to electricity, and includes songs about his move to Windhoek and challenges facing residents of Katima Mulilo.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Young people in Namibia's Zambezi Region view the 2027 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants—which the region will host for the first time—as an opportunity to showcase local talent and creative industries. Fashion designers and craftspeople expect the national event to significantly increase business demand for their work.
10 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of his two-year-old daughter, Lekisha Sizuka, after the child's grandmother left her in his care following an argument over child support. The toddler was found dead at a house in Cowboy location on Wednesday.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre's seventh graduation, Katima Mulilo Deputy Mayor Charity Matongo-Mabuku called for stronger collaboration between vocational training institutions, government, and the private sector to ensure skills translate into employment and entrepreneurship. ZVTC has grown since 1993 from three occupational areas to 11 and from 36 trainees to 778.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
The Zambezi region has been chosen to host the Miss Namibia 2027 national beauty pageant, with Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi receiving the honour from the outgoing host region Omaheke. Kabula-Simushi said the event will showcase the region's natural beauty and cultural diversity to Namibians and international visitors.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government would not waver in efforts to locate the remains of liberation struggle icon Tobias Hainyeko, nearly six decades after his death, describing him as a pivotal figure whose sacrifice helped lay the foundation for Namibia's independence.
6 October 2026 · New Era →
A parliamentary oversight investigation across 10 regions found Namibia's public health system under severe strain, with patients treated in tents and homes, unfinished hospital projects, medical waste in public spaces, and inadequate emergency transport. The standing committee on gender equality, health and social welfare conducted visits between July and August 2025, with the report tabled in parliament this week.
3 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An opinion piece warns that Namibia's water and waste crisis—illustrated by serious pollution in Goreangab Dam and deterioration of Swakoppoort Dam—represents a creeping national emergency that requires far more than technical or environmental debate, as the cost of fixing the problem will vastly exceed prevention.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Retired members of the Namibian Defence Force from Kavango East and Kavango West regions will gather in Rundu on 3 October 2026 for the third Fellowship Day hosted by the Defence Force Foundation, bringing together serving and former soldiers to reconnect and strengthen bonds formed through military service.
30 September 2026 · Informanté →
A sedan struck two pedestrians and then collided with an oncoming truck on Wenela road at Katima Mulilo on Sunday, killing the sedan's driver and two occupants. The two pedestrians sustained serious injuries and are being treated at the local hospital.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A music producer argues that Namibia should move beyond fear of artificial intelligence in music and allow artists to use it responsibly as a creative tool, rather than condemning it outright as the industry grapples with the technology globally.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A music producer argues that Namibia should move beyond fear of artificial intelligence and have an open conversation about AI's possibilities in music, viewing it as another creative tool that can help young creators innovate rather than a threat to the industry.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Housing Enterprise plans to complete 249 housing units by December, costing N$80.06 million, spread across Meersig, Oshakati, Okakarara, Eenhana, Goreangab, Ongwediva, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Usakos and Swakopmund. Over three years, NHE aims to deliver 750 houses and service 4,215 plots through its Informal Settlement Upgrading and Affordable Housing Programme.
29 September 2026 · New Era →
Young Stars Football Club in Katima Mulilo, established in 2016 and recently promoted from C Division to B Division, trains on a dusty field at Choto Primary School without adequate facilities, soccer boots, or transport. The club of about 39 players struggles financially as manager Brian Sinvula Mayumbelo, an unemployed former player, seeks to develop upcoming local footballers despite resource constraints.
28 September 2026 · New Era →
Swapo Party Women's Council secretary Fransina Kahungu has been nominated unopposed to lead the women's wing for another five-year term at the ninth congress scheduled for 9–11 December 2027 in Katima Mulilo. She will be joined by Maria Mukano-Ntusi as deputy, with formal voting by delegates expected at the congress.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An escalating lion population in the Zambezi region has resulted in 70 head of cattle being killed in three months, with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism attributing the killings to younger males driven from main prides into settlements and a shortage of natural prey.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency says the N$40 million currently allocated for grain procurement is insufficient to absorb the large quantities farmers have available to sell following this season's harvest, particularly mahangu and maize in the northern regions.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
Police are investigating four separate housebreaking incidents in Kappsfarm, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo, with property valued at more than N$180,000 allegedly stolen. No arrests or recoveries have been made.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 Annual Readathon, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, will take place across Namibia from 21 to 25 September in Katima Mulilo, with activities including spelling bees, quizzes and read-aloud sessions aimed at strengthening reading habits among learners and communities.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme at National Qualifications Framework Level 5, following 17 years of curriculum development and review. The new accredited Police Basic Course runs for 12 months with 11 core modules, expanding from the previous six-month, six-module programme.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus launched a harmonised government communication strategy aimed at strengthening public trust and improving how government communicates with and listens to citizens. The launch included training for public relations and communications officers at NIPAM on artificial intelligence.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Walvis Bay remained Namibia's leading export and import gateway in July 2026, handling N$3.9 billion in exports and N$6.3 billion in imports, according to Namibia Statistics Agency data. Eros Airport was the second-largest export point at N$2.3 billion, while Ngoma border post saw a sharp increase in imports to N$293 million.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Institute of Pathology recorded a profit of N$69 million in 2021/22, a 54% increase from the previous year, despite making an N$83 million provision for bad debts. Revenue grew 4.7% to N$839 million, supported by high volumes of COVID-19 testing, though the institute made a late 2022 annual report filing.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled 13 proposed requirements to tighten regulation of driving schools, including compulsory formal training, testing and certification for instructors. The proposals are expected to come into effect on 1 April 2027.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three people died in a head-on collision between a station wagon and a truck in Namibia's Zambezi region on Saturday morning. The station wagon, carrying seven people, overturned after the collision; three others sustained serious injuries and one sustained minor injuries.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia's new Mental Health Bill has been approved by the national council, but a national council member notes that Ohangwena region has no dedicated mental health facilities, forcing patients to travel to Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, which is often at capacity, and the region lacks a dedicated rehabilitation centre.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Zambian music star Yo Maps will perform live on Saturday at Zambezi Riverside Resort near Katima Mulilo after the Katima Mulilo Town Council denied the organisers access to the Katima Mulilo Waterfront. The concert will proceed as planned despite the relocation, according to show promoter Peter Chola.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →