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The Namibian
Zambezi regional police commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo has proposed doubling fines for driving under the influence to N$8 000, following a surge in road arrests and crashes. …
Zambezi police demand N$8 000 fines for drunk drivingWindhoek Observer
… The Windhoek Observer, however, established he was actually in the Zambezi region, fulfilling his duties as a member of the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, which is engaging stakeholders in the Zambezi on the motion for urgent measure …
Former Tsumeb mayor denies alleged arrestWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Schools under construction, sewerage upgrades and agricultural projects in the Zambezi region are facing implementation delays because government funds are not reaching implementing institutions on time, this was revealed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee o …
Budget delays stall key Zambezi development projectsInformanté
… According to the Katima Mulilo Town Council, the proposed N$26 million project is expected to significantly transform the agricultural landscape of the Zambezi Region by promoting the commercialisation of fruit processing and value addition. …
UNAM and Katima Mulilo Council discuss plans for proposed N$26 million agro-processing plantInformanté
… The latest development follows the successful containment of another major wildfire in the Zambezi Region earlier this week. …
Kunene wildfire extinguished as ministry urges greater fire vigilanceThe Namibian
… Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities in the Kavango East and West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi regions were identified as recipients. …
San families cry foul over food aid cutsInformanté
… Photos: NDF Showa said recruits from all 14 regions had begun reporting, although arrivals from the Hardap and Zambezi regions had been slower due to the distance. …
NDF recruit intake under way as more than 1 600 recruits report for trainingInformanté
Staff Reporter THE wildfire that swept through the Linyanti area in the Zambezi Region has been extinguished after a prolonged firefighting operation by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, supported by members of the local community. …
Linyanti wildfire extinguished after burning 7 340 hectaresThe Namibian
… The suspect allegedly posed as a chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region. …
Fake cop swindles Iivula-Ithana out of N$200 000Informanté
Staff Reporter FIREFIGHTERS and local community members are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire at Linyanti in the Zambezi Region, with additional resources and manpower being mobilised to help contain the blaze. …
Firefighters battle spreading wildfire in Zambezi RegionThe Zambezi regional police commander has proposed increasing fines for driving under the influence to N$8 000, citing a surge in arrests—93 drivers arrested in the 2026/27 financial year compared to 26 in the previous year. She recommended additional measures including licence suspension for repeat offenders and improved road infrastructure.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Zambezi regional police commander has proposed increasing fines for driving under the influence to N$8 000, citing a surge in arrests—93 drivers arrested in the 2026/27 financial year compared to 26 in the previous year. She recommended additional measures including licence suspension for repeat offenders and improved road infrastructure.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Matheus Hangula, a Tsumeb regional councillor and National Council member, has denied reports that he was arrested after N$2 million was allegedly discovered in his bank account. The Windhoek Observer confirmed he was in the Zambezi region fulfilling duties on a parliamentary committee investigating road accidents.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has extinguished a wildfire in the Khorixas area of Kunene Region after several days of firefighting operations. The fire affected 19,353 hectares of land in the region this year, and the ministry is urging the public to handle fire responsibly and cooperate during firefighting operations.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities have been removed from the Marginalised Communities Special Feeding Programme, which distributes quarterly food parcels including maize meal, beans, fish, beef and cooking oil. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed that vulnerable community members, including unemployed households with children, have lost access to this assistance introduced in 2005.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Defence Force is conducting its 19th recruit intake at Osona Military Base near Okahandja, with 1,618 recruits expected to undergo military training. Recruits from all 14 regions have begun reporting since early July, though arrivals from Hardap and Zambezi regions have been slower due to distance.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
A wildfire in the Linyanti area of the Zambezi Region, which broke out over the weekend near the Namibia–Botswana border, was extinguished after a prolonged firefighting operation by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism supported by community members. The blaze burned approximately 7,340 hectares with no human fatalities or losses of wildlife or livestock recorded.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
An unknown person posing as a police chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region allegedly defrauded former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana of N$200,000 on 8 July while she was at home. The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to commercial crime.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Firefighters and community members are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire at Linyanti in the Zambezi Region. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said the fire is spreading quickly due to strong winds and heavy fuel loads, with no reported losses of livestock, wildlife, or human lives so far.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Training Authority has committed N$1.05 million to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools, with each school receiving N$150,000 to improve technical and vocational subjects, procure training equipment, and expose learners to vocational opportunities. The initiative is part of the government's effort to address the mismatch between education and labour market demands.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Training Authority has invested N$1.05 million to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools across the country, with each school receiving N$150,000 to improve the delivery of technical and vocational subjects. The funding supports the government's efforts to expand access to quality education and skills development in line with the Sixth National Development Plan.
12 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 →
Dozens of pupils from three flood-affected schools in Zambezi have not returned to class since the term began after schools were relocated to higher ground in March. Parents have kept pupils home, citing inadequate conditions and lack of teaching at the relocation sites.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor incurs N$4.5 million annually to repair sabotaged networks and replace stolen copper cables, with the worst-affected areas in Oshana, Omusati, Kavango East and Kavango West. CEO Sylvester Wayiti said the figure excludes revenue losses from power outages and broader costs including customer dissatisfaction, reputational damage, and business losses.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
A 24-year-old from the Zambezi region used N$100 of her daughter's N$250 monthly child grant to start a vegetable garden in 2024, which has since grown into a thriving business selling carrots, green peppers and other produce, despite challenges from roaming livestock and water supply issues.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
An editorial argues the Kalimbeza Rice Project in the Zambezi Region cannot be allowed to fail, noting it has suffered recurring machinery breakdowns, irrigation underperformance, fencing failures, livestock crop damage, inconsistent funding, and bureaucratic delays exposed by parliamentary oversight. The project is framed as a test of Namibia's agricultural policy and development management, given the region's fertile conditions and potential to become the country's breadbasket.
7 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi said the region has approximately 712 police officers for a population of about 142,000 people—a ratio of one officer to 201 residents, far below the acceptable standard of one to 50. Despite crime declining 13.9% over the past year, the governor stressed that further efforts are needed to strengthen security and noted that a new police station is 91% complete with plans for additional stations.
7 July 2026 · Informanté →
Reported crime in Zambezi Region declined from 4,095 cases in 2025 to 3,526 cases in 2026, a 13.9% decrease, Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi announced. Stock theft, housebreaking, robbery, rape, and poaching remain among the region's most prevalent crimes, with 184 stock theft cases resulting in approximately N$3 million in cattle losses.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
Health experts in Namibia have announced plans for the country's first research into vitiligo and establishment of a national patient support group, responding to widespread misconceptions that the skin condition is caused by witchcraft, is contagious, or linked to HIV. Despite growing concern over the stigma faced by patients, the country currently lacks national data on the condition, particularly affecting people in rural communities.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Muketela Primary School in the Zambezi region's Sibbinda Constituency has received a new N$1.14 million administration block funded by the NamPort Social Investment Fund, ending over four decades of inadequate office space at the school serving about 140 learners.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music has retained its current board for a three-year term and approved governance, operational, and member welfare reforms to strengthen copyright administration and royalty collections. The organisation also approved launch of a capacity-building centre funded by a US$93,730 Unesco grant, scheduled to begin in July.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rural and urban development minister James Sankwasa told traditional leaders at a coronation ceremony that communal land across Namibia remains state property and chiefs are only custodians on behalf of the government. Sankwasa stressed that communal land cannot be sold and must be managed within established legal procedures, warning against illegal transactions.
29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →