Category: Caprivi News

By Risco Lumamezi LIBERATION struggle veteran,  Prin. Alex Kamwi, popularly known as “Poison” has reflected on the sacrifices and battles waged in the Caprivi Strip now Zambezi Region, emphasizing its historic role it played in Namibia’s fight for independence. In an exclusive interview with Caprivi Vision, Prince Kamwi remembers the day August 23, 1978, when…

By Mary Mashete Namibia will commemorate its 35th National Heroes’ Day on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex in the Zambezi Region for the first time. President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is set to officiate the commemoration ceremony. Government leaders, liberation struggle veterans, traditional authorities, and the public will gather to honour…

By Mary Mashete THE Namibian Police Force has confirmed that all seven inmates , who escaped from Ngoma Police Holding Cells on August 10, 2025 have been re-arrested. According to Chief Inspector Kisco Sitali, the last four fugitives were apprehended early Sunday morning at the intersection of Brendan Simbwaye and Ngoma Road after boarding a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By Staff Reporter In a historic show of unity, the Mayeyi and other tribes gathered at Sangwali, on Sunday August 3, 2025 to celebrate the Batsara Batsapi Annual Cultural Festival an event hosted by the Mayeyi Traditional Authority. The gathering was attended by government officials, community members, and cultural groups, marking a significant milestone in…