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Order a long-term news report on Okavango River
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Windhoek Observer
… The environmental stakes in Rundu are particularly obvious because the town sits beside the Okavango River. …
When we poison our water, we poison our futureWindhoek Observer
… Kambulu’s farm is about one kilometre from a community irrigation project linked to the Okavango River. …
Farmer eyes Okavango River to boost crop yieldsInformanté
… At the Rundu hydrological station, the Okavango River decreased from 6.53 m on Sunday to 6.37 m on Monday morning. …
Heavy rains in Angola and Cuvelai Basin raise flood concerns for northern NamibiaInformanté
… Flood-prone areas in Namibia include the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, Okavango River and its banks, Zambezi River banks and eastern Zambezi floodplains, Lower Kuiseb Catchment, Hardap–Mariental area, Lower Orange River, and the Kunene River,” the Hydrological Services added. …
More thunderstorms and possible flash floods expected on FridayInformanté
… Flood-prone areas in Namibia include the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, Okavango River and its banks, Zambezi River banks and eastern Zambezi floodplains, Lower Kuiseb Catchment, Hardap–Mariental area, Lower Orange River, and the Kunene River,” the Hydrological Services of Namibia added.
Heavy rains hit several areas, raising flood concernsInformanté
… Flood-prone areas include the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, the Okavango River and its banks, the Zambezi River banks and eastern Zambezi floodplains, the lower Kuiseb catchment, the Hardap–Mariental area, the lower Orange River, and the Kunene River,” the Hydrological Services added. …
North-eastern rivers continue to riseInformanté
… Flood-prone areas in Namibia include the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, Okavango River and its banks, Zambezi River banks and eastern Zambezi floodplains, Lower Kuiseb Catchment, Hardap–Mariental area, Lower Orange River, and the Kunene River,” the Hydrological Services of Namibia urged. …
Multiple regions to be affected by Thursday rainfall, public urged to stay cautiousInformanté
… Flood-prone areas in Namibia include the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, the Okavango River and its banks, the Zambezi River banks and eastern Zambezi floodplains, the lower Kuiseb catchment, the Hardap–Mariental area, the lower Orange River, and the Kunene River,” the Hydrological Service …
Zambezi River still rising, caution advisedInformanté
… The Hydrological Services also reported that the Okavango River at Rundu recorded a slight decline, dropping from 6.73 metres on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to 6.72 metres on Thursday, 12 March 2026, although it remains higher than the 6.29 metres recorded during the same period la …
Zambezi River levels remain high, caution advisedInformanté
… The Hydrological Services of Namibia recommended that multi-hazard contingency plans for flood risk mitigation, preparedness and recovery be activated in flood-prone areas across the country. “Flood-prone areas in Namibia include the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, the Okavango River and i …
Public urged to remain cautious as Zambezi River levels surgeAn 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 →
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 →
Marcus Kambulu, a farmer in Mayana, Kavango Region, says the area has potential to be Namibia's food basket if farmers better use fertile land and rainfall. He currently relies on rain-fed agriculture with crop rotation, but plans to connect his farm to a nearby community irrigation project linked to the Okavango River to increase yields and enable year-round farming.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Substantial rainfall in southern Angola and the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin has caused water to flow through eastern iishana in Ohangwena Region, with the stream expected to affect northern constituencies in the Oshana Region. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures, with increased flood risk also flagged for the Kunene, central, and south-eastern regions.
1 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts heavy thunderstorms over the interior on Friday with potential for flash floods, following significant rainfall across the country this week including 70mm near Outjo. Authorities recommend activating flood contingency plans in identified flood-prone areas including the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin, Okavango, Zambezi, and other vulnerable regions.
27 March 2026 · Informanté →
Heavy rainfall hit multiple regions including Windhoek, the north, and north-east, causing localised flooding in the capital and rapid river rises in the Zambezi and Kavango regions. Authorities recommend activating flood contingency plans in vulnerable areas across the country.
25 March 2026 · Informanté →
Water levels in Namibia's north-eastern rivers—including the Zambezi, Chobe, and Kavango—continued to rise this week, with the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo reaching 6.84 metres and the Kavango at Rundu surpassing 7 metres. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has warned the public to remain vigilant in flood-prone areas and recommended activation of flood risk mitigation and preparedness measures, particularly near the Zambezi River, where the river has overflowed its banks and floodwaters are spreading into the eastern Zambezi floodplains.
21 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Services expects rain on Thursday to affect Omaheke, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Kavango East, Kavango West and Zambezi regions. Authorities urge the public to exercise caution during heavy rainfall, avoid crossing flooded rivers, and activate flood preparedness measures, particularly in the Zambezi Region where the river is already overflowing.
19 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Hydrological Services warns that the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is rising toward the 7-metre mark and nearly double last year's level, with water overflowing into eastern floodplains. Communities in flood-prone areas across Namibia are urged to activate flood preparedness measures as thundershowers are expected to continue river rises.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo reached 6.75 metres on 12 March 2026, significantly higher than the same date in previous years, with water overflowing banks into eastern floodplains. Namibia's Hydrological Services urged communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures across multiple flood-prone regions.
14 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo has risen to 6.76 metres, significantly higher than recent years and well above last week's 3.99m reading. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has issued a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains and recommended that communities nationwide activate flood preparedness measures, as several other rivers including the Kavango and Orange are also elevated.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo is overflowing with water levels near 5 metres, a significant rise from levels recorded in February. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has called for intensified flood preparedness efforts in flood-prone areas including the Zambezi, Kavango, Kunene, and Orange River regions.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned that severe thunderstorms are expected in central-north, Zambezi, Kavango, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions this week, with a risk of flash flooding, while isolated to scattered thundershowers are anticipated in central and southern regions. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities in flood-prone areas to exercise caution and activate multi-hazard contingency plans for flood risk mitigation.
20 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Hydrological Services reports that national dam storage levels remain significantly higher than the same period last year, with total dam content at 80.1% as of 5 January and a storage surplus of 28.7% compared to the previous year. River flow conditions have increased across parts of the country, with the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo recording notably higher water levels than last year.
9 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts hot to very hot conditions across most of the country, with isolated thundershowers expected over northern, central and eastern interior areas, while the south remains mostly sunny and dry. Coastal areas will experience milder conditions with maximum temperatures of 24–27°C, while interior regions such as Keetmanshoop and Mariental are forecast to reach 36–37°C.
9 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia recorded widespread rainfall over recent days, with moderate falls across north-central and north-eastern regions and lighter showers in the south, boosting river flows and maintaining national dam storage at 80.1% as of 5 January. However, authorities note a storage deficit of 28.7% compared to the same period last year, with dam levels ranging from highs of 97.7% at Neckartal Dam to lows below 5% at Bondels and Tjivero Silt dams.
6 January 2026 · Informanté →