Category: Caprivi News

…amid flash floods expected   By Risco Lumamezi Above-normal rainfall is still expected in the Zambezi region after the region has received more rainfall since January 4, 2022. Zambezi is one of the bulks of the Southern African region (SADC) usually receive normal to above-normal rainfall during rainy season between the period of October to…

By Risco Lumamezi THE United Democratic Party (UDP) supporters in Zambezi region took to the streets of Katima Mulilo on Tuesday, calling the Namibian government to release all Caprivian political prisoners and those held in Botswana with immediate effect. Reading the petition addressed to Zambezi Governor Lawrence Sampofu in absentia, which was received by Zambezi…

By Risco Lumamezi THE Katima Mulilo Town Council has re-elected Mr. Lister Libuku Shamalaza as mayor of Katima Mulilo on Thursday. Cllr Shamalaza, took oath before magistrate Clara Mwilima after he was elected as the town mayor with un-opposed nominations from SWAPO Councillor John Ntemwa Ntemwa, which was seconded by Councillor Lascan Munalula Sikosi of…

By Risco Lumamezi The long-awaited Access to Information (ATI) Bill introduced in parliament by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Minister Dr. Peya Mushelenga, is under scrutiny in Zambezi Region. This came on the spotlight on Friday, during awareness exercise on the Bill conducted by the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Ms.…

By Risco Lumamezi NAMIBIAN Government’s Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has declined application of the construction of the House of the former Robben Island Prisoner and War Veteran, Mr. Zakaria Kutazo Situnda at Kapani Village some 87 Kilometers away the town of Katima Mulilo. Mr. Edson Haufiku, Public Relations Officer of Veterans Affairs confirmed…

By Risco Lumamezi In the recent just ended By-Elections for Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency held on Wednesday, the ruling SWAPO Party has returned Katima with a win of 1 557 votes. The Electoral Commission of Namibia has declared Mr. Kennedy Simasiku Simasiku as a winner and new Councillor for Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency. Among the…

By Staff Reporter  SIX (6) Candidates are vying for Katima Mulilo, the capital of Zambezi region with elections slated for tomorrow August 25, 2021.This follows the death of former Councillor late John Mukaya.  The Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency has remained the stronghold of the ruling party SWAPO since the inception of the Regional Councils and…

By Risco Lumamezi A media NUST graduate Mr. James Munyanya, a brainchild and promoter of Zambezi Pride is with the mission to unite people of Zambezi region through his brand. This initiative started two years after when Munyanya completed his Bachelor Degree in Journalism and Media Technology at the Namibia University of Science and Technology…