Category: Caprivi News

By Mary Mashete A grassroot initiative with straight talk debates, aimed at fostering lasting peace and mutual understanding among the diverse ethnic communities of the Zambezi Region, is set to take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Ngweze Community Hall. The Peacebuilding Educational Awareness Forum, is organised by Mr. Collen Kurana, a PhD Candidate,…

By Staff Reporter Prime Minister, Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has recognized the new Chief of the Masubia Tribe, and praised the Masubia community for upholding unity and tradition. Ngurare paid homage to Chief Gilbert Mutwa Moraliswani III on Saturday, during the Masubia Cultural Festival held at Bukalo. Dr. Ngurare revealed that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially…

By Kimmie Mikatazo Newly appointed Governor of Zambezi Region, Hon. Dorothy Kabula, delivered her first State of the Region Address (SORA) on Tuesday outlining the region’s progress, key developmental projects, and future priorities. The event was attended by regional leaders, traditional authorities, stakeholders, and members of the public. In her address, Hon Kabula highlighted the…

 By Mary Mashete In a celebration steeped in rich heritage, unity, and renewed leadership, the Masubia Traditional Authority is set to host the long-awaited Annual Masubia Traditional Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Bukalo Palace in Zambezi Region. This year’s Cultural Festival marks a historic return of one of the most vibrant cultural events…

By Kimmie Mikatazo and Mary Mashete A devastating shack caught with fire has left a family of seven in the Cowboy area of Katima Mulilo completely homeless and without any belongings. The fire broke-out around 12:00 midday on Sunday, leaving the victims in despair and with little hope as they await emergency assistance. Ms.Sibeso Mukasa…

By Mary Mashete A group of concerned parents and school board members of Alufea Sampofu Combined School held a peaceful demonstration on Thursday morning, calling for the immediate removal of three teachers accused of unprofessional conduct and poor performance. The protest march , held at the school premises in Nova Location, was organized with the…

By Kimmie Mikatazo and Mary Mashete Political party representatives and Community members have raised concerns over voter registration awareness in Zambezi region, during ECN’s Stakeholder engagement meeting held on Monday.  They raised concerns about voter registration access, citing poor awareness and logistical challenges affecting rural residents, people with disabilities, and youth participation in the process.…

By Mary Mashete and Kimmie Mikatazo A comprehensive Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV) campaign in preparations for the Regional and Local Authority elections, is currently underway in Zambezi Region, running from August 4 – 19, 2025. The initiative aims to engage first-time voters, particularly the youth who have recently turned 18 years of age, individuals…

By Mary Mashete and Kimmie Mikatazo In a significant cultural achievement, and a major milestone in the preservation of indigenous languages was reached this year, when Prof. John Makala Lilemba, a seasoned educator and indigenous language advocate, unveiled a new dictionary aimed at preserving the Chifwe language. The project, which took nearly a decade to…

By Staff Reporter ZAMBEZI Region will now be in control of a female governor, Hon.Dorothy Mareka-Kabula, aged 62 , the former Linyanti Constituency Councillor who is the sixth Regional Governor , and first female governor for Zambezi Region. Honourable Kabula is the former Member of the National Council in 2004 – 2010, and Regional Councillor…