Zambezi region

Also known as: Zambezi · Eastern Zambezi · Caprivi region · the Caprivi Strip · Zambezi border

Tourism & Environment

CCFN secures US$63 million for community conservation efforts

The News

The Community Conservancy Fund of Namibia has raised US$63 million (just over N$1 billion) to support community conservation, with President Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirming the critical importance of environmental protection for rural livelihoods and sustainability. The fund supports wildlife-based income initiatives and addresses human-wildlife conflict through measures such as ranger programs and predator-proof kraals.

Why it matters

The Community Conservancy Fund of Namibia has secured over N$1 billion in international funding to support wildlife conservation and rural livelihoods, directly addressing human-wildlife conflict that threatens communities in regions like the Zambezi area.

22 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 22 April

CCFN secures US$63 million for community conservation efforts
The Community Conservancy Fund of Namibia has raised US$63 million (just over N$1 billion) to support community conservation, with President Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirming the critical importance of environmental protection for rural livelihoods and sustainability. The fund supports wildlife-based income initiatives and addresses human-wildlife conflict through measures such as ranger programs and predator-proof kraals.
22 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 21 April

Government cites budget limits, opts for floating bridges
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi says the government lacks funds to build permanent bridges in flood-prone regions including Zambezi, Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Omusati, and is instead deploying floating bridges as a temporary solution. The ministry has purchased 24,640 double floating cubes totalling N$24 million, with bridges already installed or under construction at Kalimbeza and Masikili villages to restore access to schools and essential services during seasonal flooding.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Zambia negotiate Zambezi River dredging project
Namibia and Zambia are negotiating a joint dredging project for the Zambezi River to deepen waterways and mitigate severe seasonal flooding. Over 1,510 people have been displaced in the Zambezi region, with the government preparing a dredging machine procured in 2015 to begin operations pending agreement renewal with Zambia.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

Researcher identifies antimalarial drug resistance markers in Namibia
Lydia Eloff, a University of Namibia PhD candidate in malaria genomics, has identified molecular markers associated with drug resistance in Namibia using genomic tools. Her research, which won the Best Student Researcher Award, is informing national surveillance efforts and therapeutic efficacy studies as the country experiences rising malaria cases, particularly in northeastern regions.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Floating bridges installed in Zambezi flood-affected areas
The government has installed floating bridges in Kalimbeza and Masikili in Zambezi region to help flood-affected communities safely access schools and clinics. The Ministry of Works and Transport procured 24,640 double floating cubes at a cost of N$24 million to provide rapid access to areas that become isolated during seasonal flooding, with more installations planned for other affected areas.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

Cataract surgical campaign aims to restore sight for 500 patients
A week-long cataract surgical campaign in Zambezi and Kavango East regions will restore vision to approximately 500 cataract-blind patients, with local surgical teams and international volunteers from Germany and America performing the operations. The campaign, launched by Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula, has already operated on over 200 patients in its first three days.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Minister Kantema presents N$417.2m gender equality and child welfare budget
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has been allocated N$417.2 million for the 2026/2027 financial year to advance gender equity, child protection, and women's economic empowerment across Namibia. In the past year, the ministry supported 347 survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking, accommodated 329 street children in boarding schools, and expanded early childhood development enrolment from 110,726 to 126,213 across the country.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

Pedestrian deaths rise despite fewer crashes in Namibia
Pedestrian fatalities in Namibia increased to 47 in the first three months of 2026 from 41 in the same period last year, according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, even as overall pedestrian-related crashes and injuries declined. Police and transport operators cite intoxication, inattention, and poor road conditions as contributing factors, with authorities calling for targeted safety measures in high-risk regions.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Khomas region posts highest March inflation rate at 3.2%
The Khomas region registered 3.2% annual inflation for March, above the national rate of 2.1%, with housing and utilities driving inflation most significantly. Food prices fell sharply compared to the prior year, while transport costs declined, according to data from the Namibia Statistics Agency.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's inflation eases to 2.1% in March 2026
Annual inflation in Namibia slowed to 2.1% in March 2026, down from 4.2% a year earlier, driven largely by lower transport costs, though housing and food remain significant cost pressures. Inflation varies by region, with Khomas recording the highest rate at 3.2% while northern zones recorded 1.0%.
14 April 2026 · New Era →