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Order a long-term news report on Zambezi region
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… The disease has since spread to 17 farms in the ||Kharas region, as well as to the Zambezi region. …
N$13m left unused in vet budgetThe Namibian
… She made this call during the 29th annual Tulikongwe Cultural Festival at Choi village in the Zambezi region on Sunday. …
Rural communities told solar electricity is not a second-class solutionWindhoek Observer
… primanded the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) for failing to provide proper reasons for cancelling a veterinary cordon fence tender, while construction of the disputed project continues amid a fresh foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak confirmed in the Zambezi Region …
Judge slams CPBN as FMD breaks in Zambezi …Fence construction continues despite tender dispute as Namibia confirms new outbreakWindhoek Observer
The latest foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Zambezi Region is a serious warning that Namibia cannot afford complacency in protecting its livestock industry. …
Urgency cannot become an excuse to bypass the rule of lawThe Namibian
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Zambezi region after all 12 cattle samples collected from Kalala Island tested positive for the virus. …
FMD detected in ZambeziWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Young people in the Zambezi Region are looking to the 2027 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants as a chance to put local talent, culture and creative industries in the national spotlight. …
Zambezi youth eye opportunities as 2027 pageants arriveWindhoek Observer
… We should look at Swakopmund, but we should also look at the rural north, the Kavango regions, Zambezi, Kunene, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa, //Kharas and every other part of the country where children are learning in conditions that would be unacceptable for adults working in governmen …
OBSERVER FEATURE | When the classroom is falling apart, what are we teaching our children?Windhoek Observer
… In contrast, Zone 1 (Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, and Zambezi regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation rate at 4.3%. …
Northern regions record lowest inflation in SeptemberThe Namibian
… The vaccines were transported from the Zambezi region to the south, but authorities are now looking for suitable cold storage facilities to accommodate the large quantity, she said. …
No culling for FMD cattle, only vaccinations – ZaamwaniInformanté
… Zaamwani said Government had available vaccine doses in the Zambezi Region that were being transported south, while officials were looking for suitable cold storage closer to the affected area. …
Government opts for FMD vaccination over cullingNamibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, detected in the //Kharas region, threatens to disrupt the livestock sector's economic recovery and cause prolonged financial damage to farmers and businesses. The Economic Association of Namibia is calling for government intervention, including trade negotiations with international partners and financial relief for affected producers.
8 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, detected in the //Kharas region, threatens to disrupt the livestock sector's economic recovery and cause prolonged financial damage to farmers and businesses. The Economic Association of Namibia is calling for government intervention, including trade negotiations with international partners and financial relief for affected producers.
8 hours ago · New Era →
The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region have questioned what they describe as unequal government response to foot-and-mouth disease, saying their longstanding concerns about the disease and difficulties selling cattle have yet to be adequately addressed, and contrasting their experience with the nationwide restrictions that followed an outbreak in the //Kharas region.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's livestock industry plans to propose measures allowing animals to move to abattoirs under veterinary control during the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and livestock trade suspension. The industry has also asked authorities to consider interim trade arrangements while formal market-access processes proceed, which the Namibia Agricultural Union said could take six to seven months.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An accident on the Katima Mulilo–Ngoma road in the Zambezi region on 17 October killed a Namibian university student and a delegate from Zimbabwe's National University of Science and Technology. The vehicle, carrying Kaza Universities Consortium Research conference participants back to Victoria Falls Airport, lost control after a tire burst; eight other occupants sustained injuries.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An FMD outbreak confirmed at Kalala Island on 7 October has led to suspension of livestock auctions, movement restrictions and a ban on slaughtering in the Zambezi region, leaving farmers and informal traders unable to sell cattle for household expenses and school fees.
18 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 →
The Zambezi region has been selected to host Miss Namibia 2027, following Omaheke's hosting earlier this year. Governor Dorothy Kabula said the pageant platform will showcase the region's people, culture, tourism attractions, businesses and investment opportunities to Namibia and the world.
17 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions confirmed last month have created meat shortages and driven up prices, with butchery owners reporting scarce supplies and forced increases in selling prices. Meat trimmings are selling for between N$105 and N$140 per kilogramme, and some butcheries are using more expensive cuts due to supply constraints.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The agriculture ministry's Directorate of Veterinary Services failed to spend more than N$13 million of its N$431.4 million budget during the 2024/25 financial year, spending only N$418.3 million. The underspend was attributed to delays in advertising vacancies, appointing new recruits, procurement delays, late tender awards, and incomplete capital projects — coming as Namibia faces foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks across two regions.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy minister of industries, mines and energy Gaudentia Kröhne told rural communities at the Tulikongwe Cultural Festival in the Zambezi region that solar electricity is not inferior to grid electricity, as properly designed solar systems can provide lighting, phone charging, refrigeration, water pumping and internet access at lower infrastructure cost than extending power lines to remote areas.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court reprimanded the Central Procurement Board of Namibia for failing to provide proper reasons for cancelling a veterinary cordon fence tender, dismissing an urgent application to stop construction. The ruling came as Namibia confirmed a new foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at Kalala Island in the Zambezi Region, with all 12 cattle samples tested positive on 7 October.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Windhoek Observer argues that while government is right to act decisively against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Zambezi Region, a recent High Court judgment on a //Kharas Region veterinary fence project reminds state institutions that urgency does not suspend the rule of law—and criticizes the Central Procurement Board for failing to properly justify cancelling the original tender.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Zambezi region after all 12 cattle samples from Kalala Island tested positive. The ministry has activated its FMD contingency plan and suspended movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their raw products throughout the region.
11 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 Windhoek Observer editorial highlights videos of deteriorating government school facilities in Swakopmund, warning that the poor conditions revealed there may reflect a broader crisis in schools beyond affluent towns, where some Namibian children still learn under trees more than three decades after independence.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's headline annual inflation for September stood at 5.4%, with core inflation at 4%. Zone 1 (northern regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation at 4.3%, while Khomas Region recorded the highest at 6.2%.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani confirmed the government will vaccinate rather than cull cattle affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as the effective window for culling (24 to 48 hours after detection) has passed. The response will involve cordoning the affected area and a vaccination campaign, with 100,000 doses already available.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that Cabinet will vaccinate cattle affected by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Karasburg rather than cull them, citing scientific advice that culling is most effective within 24 to 48 hours of detection. About 100,000 vaccine doses are available, with officials arranging cold storage closer to the affected area.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
According to Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omaheke recorded the highest fertility rates, with women averaging more than five children each, while Namibia's overall total fertility rate stood at 3.897 children per woman, with marked differences between rural areas at 5.027 and urban areas at 3.166.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Unregistered welfare groups in the Zambezi region risk losing funding and donor support unless they formalise their operations, social workers say. Registration is promoted as strengthening credibility, accountability, and the ability to secure support from businesses and donors.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Community welfare organisations are being encouraged to register formally with authorities to improve accountability, build public trust, and access funding from donors. A senior social worker noted that while many Zambezi Region organisations provide services such as soup kitchens and assistance to orphans without registration, formalisation under the National Welfare Act allows them to obtain a registration number and demonstrate proper management of funds.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Young people in rural communities are asking traditional leaders to provide access to communal land for agricultural and business ventures, saying land access alone is insufficient—they also need financial support to acquire equipment and other essentials. The call follows President Nandi-Ndaitwah's remarks at the Lusata Cultural Festival urging traditional authorities to make communal land available for agricultural and ecotourism projects.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ndoro Memorial School hostel pupils at Omega 3 in Kongola constituency allege that intoxicated Omega 3 police officers assaulted them with batons after being called to investigate a damaged padlock, injuring several boys. Parents report the school has not provided direct responses to their concerns and kept injured boys in the hostel without medical attention.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Katima Mulilo District Hospital refers an average of 30 patients monthly to facilities outside the Zambezi region, with 372 referrals recorded between April 2024 and March 2025. The Health Ministry plans to upgrade the hospital to intermediate status through introducing specialised services, recruiting qualified professionals, and expanding infrastructure, including a newly commissioned Intensive Care Unit.
30 September 2026 · New Era →