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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Delivers Maiden Speech at SADC Summit
By Staff Reporter Namibian President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, delivered her maiden speech at the 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government on Saturday, 17 August 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where she pledged Namibia’s commitment to regional integration, peace, food security, youth empowerment, and women’s participation in development.…
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NDP Vows to End Redforce and Corruption in Katima
By Staff Reporter THE National Democratic Party (NDP) , has vowed to kickout RedForce Debt Collector immediately once elected at Katima Mulilo Local Authority on November 26, this year. The Party’s President, Hon. Martin Lukato who is now a Member of Parliament announced on Sunday at a first-ever mass rally for NDP held in Katima…
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Stock markets ready to surge if Trump–Zelenskiy talks deliver progress
By Staff Reporter Global stock markets are primed for a sharp advance if talks at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy yield even modest progress. This is the bullish prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations, as…
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Steenkamp Inaugurates UNAM Katima Mulilo Veterinary Consulting Room
By Staff Reporter Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Hon. Sanet Steenkamp, has officially inaugurated the Katima Mulilo Veterinary Consulting Room, on Thursday at UNAM Katima Mulilo Campus. This is a branch of the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Veterinary Academic Hospital, marking a major milestone for animal health services in the Zambezi…
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Five Inmates on the Run after breakout at Ngoma
By Mary Mashete Namibian Police in Zambezi Region are hunting for five (5) inmates who escaped from Ngoma Police Cells on Sunday night, August 10 at around 22h00, by cutting through the facility’s iron roof. During the breakout, about seven (7) escapees were identified as: Francisco Xiaver (27) Angolan, Sinyinda Mulyokela (20) Zambian, Yambwa Chester…
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Katima Mulilo’s RedForce Rebellion Undermines Public Trust
DECISION by the Katima Mulilo Town Council to defy a National Executive Directive aimed at banning further ties with RedForce Debt Collector , is not only bold but it’s deeply irresponsible. Mostly at a time when city and town dwellers across Namibia are protesting the firm’s aggressive tactics. We understand, Katima Mulilo Town Council’s leadership…
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Zambezi Community Unites for Peacebuilding and Youth Education
By Mary Mashete Over 40 community members from various backgrounds gathered at Ngweze Community Hall on Tuesday August 5, 2025 to participate in a peacebuilding educational awareness forum held in the Zambezi Region. The forum focused on promoting understanding of key concepts such as peace, conflict, violence, and conflict resolution. Presenters highlighted historic and ongoing…
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Zambezi Hosts AfCFTA Business Drive to Spur Growth
By Kimmie Mikatazo and Mary Mashete ZAMBEZI Region witnessed the regional business engagement meeting involved government officials, trade experts, and local entrepreneurs on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening Namibia’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through policy dialogue, investment promotion, and capacity building. The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive economic…
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Zambezi Bream Festival kicks-off celebrating culture and local economies
By Fanus Johani Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo 2025 , officially opened on Wednesday, August 6 at the scenic Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park in Katima Mulilo, bringing together community members, business leaders, and cultural groups to celebrate heritage and promote economic collaboration. Officiating the event, the Zambezi Regional Governor, Hon. Dorothy Kabula described the…
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Urban Minister orders termination of RedForce-Debt Collector’s Contract
By Staff Reporter In a decisive move to protect citizens from economic and political contention, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. James Sankwasa has issued a directive to all local authorities to cease renewing contracts with Red-Force Debt Collectors. This directive was communicated in a letter addressed to all Mayors and Chief Executive…
