The police in the Zambezi region on Wednesday registered a culpable homicide case after a driver (31) reportedly struck and killed a teenager (13). The police say the incident took place at around 06h30 along Dr Hage Geingob Drive between…

The National Democratic Party (NDP) held a formal recognition ceremony on Sunday to honour 25 members for their contribution to the party’s performance in national and local elections. In the 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections, the NDP secured one…

The body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in the Zambezi River on Saturday. The police say the body was spotted by the owner of a local tourist establishment in the area, who immediately alerted them. “The Katima Mulilo…

A police officer arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of extortion and contravening the Anti-Corruption Act of 2003 has been released on bail following his appearance in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court. Eric Simataa (37) was granted bail of N$3 000…

The police have confirmed that a security guard (47) at Katima Mulilo took his own life, after his body was discovered by colleagues on Monday. Zambezi region police spokesperson chief inspector Kisco Sitali has confirmed the incident. He says the…

Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula on Tuesday launched an environmental impact assessment for the development of 500 erven within the Bukalo Village Council’s boundaries. In her remarks, Kabula said development and conservation are not mutually exclusive, and with proper planning, people…

Plans to relocate the Katima Mulilo weighbridge to alleviate truck congestion in the main areas of the town and to enable 24-hour operations suffered a major setback earlier this week. Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi does not approve…

Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Ruthy Masake has called on young people to position themselves as partners, producers and leaders in Namibia’s economic transformation. Addressing the inaugural Zambezi Regional Youth Indaba on Tuesday, Masake said under…

Five ‘Christmas babies’ were born at Katima Mulilo District Hospital on Christmas Day. Sister Emely Chidolo on Friday said the first Christmas baby, a baby girl, was delivered at 02h15 weighing 2.78kg, followed by a baby boy weighing 3.15kg delivered…