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Windhoek Observer
Staff Writer Nedbank Namibia held client engagement meetings in Rundu and Katima Mulilo as part of its annual Managing Director Roadshow aimed at strengthening relationships with communities and businesses across the country. …
Nedbank engages clients in Rundu and KatimaWindhoek Observer
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will progressively scale down operations at the Katima Mulilo abattoir. …
Meatco winds down Katima abattoir operationsInformanté
… The Zambezi Region has already experienced rainfall in recent days, including Katima Mulilo, which recorded around 36 mm of rain between Monday and Tuesday morning. …
Frost forecast for central and southern regionsInformanté
… On Saturday, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo stood at 6.17m, dropped to 6.16m on Sunday, and further decreased to 6.15m on Monday. …
Kunene River flow rate declines, still above last year’s levelsThe Namibian
… The next round of matches is scheduled to take place at Katima Mulilo on 20 to 23 May. …
Volleyball Round 2 delivers drama at OndangwaInformanté
… Similarly, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo has recorded a slight decrease over the same period, from 6.24 m to 6.19 m. …
Kunene River continues to riseThe Namibian
… The focus is also shifting towards the formalisation of informal settlements in key urban centres such as Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Rundu, Keetmanshoop and Oshakati, alongside interventions at Mariental, Swakopmund, Katima Mulilo, Bukalo, Usakos, Tsumeb and Otjiwarongo. …
Govt to build 3 000 low-income houses at N$137 millionInformanté
… The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo has also experienced a slight increase between Wednesday and Thursday morning, rising from 6.19m to 6.24m during this period. …
Kunene River flow rate surges, flood risk remains high in affected communitiesNew Era
… He pointed to the donation of eight medical vehicles in recent years, including ambulances deployed to remote areas such as Opuwo, Keetmanshoop and Katima Mulilo. …
Namibia’s health resilience strengthenedInformanté
… Similarly, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo also recorded a decrease, from 6.33m last Tuesday to 6.18m this Tuesday. …
Kunene River flow remains strong despite weekend dipKatima 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 →
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 →
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu has called on government to stop requiring citizens to repeatedly prove their identity and carry certified documents between offices, saying digital transformation should eliminate unnecessary queues and duplication through a trusted digital identity system and secure information-sharing between government institutions.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Farmers in Zambezi region's Judea Lyaboloma are experiencing mounting livestock losses to lions and hyenas, with at least six lion attacks on cattle recorded in Makanga village over the past month. A 76-year-old farmer reported losing three cattle since the year's start, while another farmer lost three cattle valued at N$30,000 to lions last Friday.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government is making progress on establishing manufacturing facilities across Namibia's 14 regions, each aligned with local products and economic strengths. The initiative, directed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, aims to expand local processing, promote value addition, create jobs, and move Namibia beyond primary production.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on Regional Governors to use newly available resources to address practical community needs and produce visible improvements to people's lives, emphasizing that governors serve as a critical link between central government and communities and must have sufficient human and financial resources to respond to local challenges.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has contributed N$25 million to strengthen the capacity of the Offices of the Regional Governors and support development across all 14 regions of Namibia. Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare stated the funds will be channelled towards productive development, with a focus on establishing factories and businesses to stimulate local economic activity.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has handed over N$25 million to regional governors to support productive initiatives across all 14 regions, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare emphasising that the funds must deliver tangible economic benefits including job creation and infrastructure improvements.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Newly appointed Rundu Chiefs head coach Agnus Elemu says the club's ambitious plans to return to the Premier League and eventually compete on the African stage convinced him to join, citing backing from management and the club's long-term vision to establish itself among Namibia's top clubs.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
Four armed men allegedly robbed a Wanaheda house at gunpoint and with a panga, making off with property worth N$99,828. The incident was reported among several crime cases documented by the Namibian Police, including a house-breaking in Katima Mulilo where a 65-year-old woman was strangled.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has called on traditional authority leaders to advocate for climate-resilient adaptation and natural resource management within their communities, noting that the region faces heightened exposure to floods, drought, and changing rainfall patterns that threaten livelihoods dependent on natural resources.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sport Commission has launched a regional capacity-building initiative running from 17 to 29 August across five regions, beginning in Katima Mulilo, to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches, and expand sporting opportunities. The tour involves engagement with regional sport officers, coaches, federation representatives, and athletes to address regional challenges and align development strategies with national standards.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region staged a demonstration calling for government intervention after Meatco handed over management of the Katima Mulilo abattoir to Zambezi Meat Cooperation in June; the abattoir has remained closed pending regulatory and operational requirements, leaving farmers without a formal market.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has rejected allegations that he received preferential treatment in purchasing four business plots in Bukalo Extension 2 for N$45,000 combined. Former Bukalo Village Council CEO Martin Limbo questioned whether the transaction complied with legal requirements and whether the price represented a discount, claiming the properties were individually valued at approximately N$23,500 each.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police are investigating several housebreaking and theft cases across Namibia, including an incident in Windhoek where suspects allegedly tied up a woman and used her phone to access her banking application, stealing items worth more than N$51,000. Four men were arrested in Okahandja after police found housebreaking implements in their vehicle, while other incidents were reported in Ondangwa and Otjomuise.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
Trade unions are demanding a greater role in parliamentary workplace oversight visits, saying their involvement is crucial to address widespread labour law violations. Mineworkers Union general secretary George Ampweya said unions have welcomed parliament's efforts but questioned their exclusion, arguing parliament should focus on legislation while unions represent workers and address workplace disputes.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has prohibited Zanami Investment from hosting a Yo Maps concert on 5 September, as it clashes with the ninth Zambezi Bream Festival (30 August–6 September). The council rejected a proposal to collaborate the events, citing that the bream festival is an officially gazetted government event that cannot run concurrently with commercial events.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with UNICEF, has officially launched the Namibia Learning Passport, a digital learning platform aimed at expanding access to educational resources, particularly for young people in rural, remote and underserved communities with limited connectivity.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating multiple housebreaking and theft cases reported in Windhoek, Rehoboth, Henties Bay and Katima Mulilo, with stolen property collectively valued at more than N$180,000. Most incidents remain unsolved, though one suspect has been arrested in Rehoboth.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating two separate fraud cases in Tsumeb and Katima Mulilo involving unauthorised transactions totalling nearly N$100,000. In Tsumeb, N$60,900 was transferred from an FNB account without authorisation; in Katima Mulilo, an unknown suspect used a bank card to make an unauthorised online purchase of N$39,040.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
Mayeyi Traditional Authority chief Boniface Shufu has called Sangwali village in the Zambezi region the least developed in the area, noting it was omitted from the recent regional state address and development plans despite being the Mayeyi headquarters. He has requested a village council be established, water pipeline extension to Kongola, and a border post with Botswana to bring services closer to communities and boost development.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Women's Council has proposed that its district coordinators receive monthly remuneration to strengthen local structures and support women leading campaigns. The proposal will be considered at the council's central committee meeting scheduled for December 9–11 in Katima Mulilo.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Women's Council's 9th congress, scheduled for December in Katima Mulilo, will precede the ruling party's intraparty congress next year. Former Cabinet minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said the Women's Council congress sets the tone and must be guided by party and council constitutions.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
Alexander Sikalumbu, known as DJ Siya, transitioned from spinning records at nightclubs to becoming a performer in his own right, with hits including 'Morena' (over three million YouTube views) and 'Bovo' (one million views). He is now in demand across the region and beyond, with bookings from Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, and the United Kingdom.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Zambezi Regional Council confirmed that supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500,000 donated by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia will be transported from Rundu to Katima Mulilo this week to assist flood-affected farmers. The donation, pledged on 17 July, is expected to benefit 3,000 livestock farmers across three constituencies affected by seasonal floods.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has launched a public consultation on its Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan, inviting businesses, investors, researchers, communities and citizens to shape the country's position in the global green economy. The country has emerged over four years as a major destination for green hydrogen and renewable energy investment, with strong natural advantages including high solar irradiation and coastal wind resources.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →