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Katima Cyclists enjoy cycling around town
By Simon Liseli August 4, 2012 saw fifty (50) cyclists in Katima Mulilo town, the Capital of the Caprivi region cycling their bicycles around the town for their body fitness and enjoyment. This tightly sporting battle was organised by the regional sport office, Caprivi Bicycle Association (CBA) and Namungelele club. Speaking to Caprivi Vision Sport…
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PDK to hit Katima by one night-stand
By STAFF REPORTER THE Trio Kwaito winning award, PDK of the Omalaeti hitmakers, Patrick ,Deon and Kamutonyo will set Katima Mulilo alight for the first time in their ten year career of making hit after hit in Namibian music stream. In a press release issued by Omalaeti Music, The youthful trio still riding on the success…
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MAWF hosts Mini-Agricultural show at Chinchimani
By Simon Liseli at Chinchimani The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), under the Directorate of Extension and Engineering Services, recently conducted a n agricultural show at Chinchimani village situated 68 Kilometers south of the Caprivi region. The Gravel Locality Agricultural and Industrial Mini-Show, was hosted under the theme “improve standard of living through…
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ZIMBABWE: Divisions over a new constitution
HARARE, (IRIN) – After three years in the making, Zimbabwe’s proposed 150-page draft constitution was deemed unacceptable by President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party and rejected by civil society. It was endorsed by ZANU-PF’s political opponents. The adoption of the new constitution is a critical step towards holding free and fair elections after the 2009 formation…
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Caprivi High Treason Case to acquit more
By Risco Lumamezi ABOUT 111 secessionist accused suspects who have been in police detention for close to thirteen years are expected to be acquitted of the high treason charges brought against them in 1999 and 2000. The Caprivi high treason is the only longest trail in the Namibian history. In 1999, 132 men suspected to…
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Ngoma Residents Cry foul over Cross-border Killings
By Simon Liseli at Ngoma FAMILY members of the Namibians who were killed by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) over the years are seeking government intervention to investigate of their deaths. They are seeking for government to initiate talks with their Botswana counterparts in finding a solution that will see them no longer falling victims…
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Namibia condemns BDF shoot-to-kill tactics
By Simon Liseli and Risco Lumamezi SAFETY and Security Minister, Nangolo Mbumba has strongly condemned the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) actions of shooting innocent Namibians at Caprivi region, when found illegally on their side of the country instead of arresting and detaining them. Mbumba’s condemnation comes in the wake of the deaths of two Nakabolelwa…
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4 years for Motor Vehicle Theft
By Dominic Sikopo Mr. Fritz Mondlane Nghiishililwa aged 31 years, was sentenced to a four year imprisonment after he was found guilty on charges of theft of a motor vehicle and use of Motor Vehicle without the owner`s consent by the Katima Mulilo Regional Court . Nghiishililwa was slapped with an effective 6 years imprisonment…
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Sauzuo Sub-Khutas in conflict
By Simon Liseli The establishment of another Sub-Khuta, Xhoruha, at Sauzuo in Sangwali area, south of Katima Mulilo has triggered conflict and is now pitting family members against each other with those supporting the Nyowani Sub-Khuta. Family members in support of Xhoruha Sub-Khuta are alleging to be intruders who are now at loggerheads with Nyowani…
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Chief Mayuni Commends Govt
By Simon Liseli CHIEF Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, the Royal Highness of the Mashi Traditional Authority recently pledged the Mafwe tribes’ continued commitment to the Namibian Government. Chief Mayuni made the commitment before Minister of Information and Communication Technology , Joel Kaapanda during the Tulikonge annual cultural festival held on August 12 at the Mashi headquarters.…
