insert_link Local FlyNamibia announces flight route shift and enhanced connectivity to stimulate Zambezi Region tourism FlyNamibia is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its flight operations to optimise connectivity and stimulate tourism in the Zambezi Region. Effective 3 July, FlyNamibia Katima Mulilo flights will transition from Eros Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, facilitating improved access to key destinations. In conjunction with this shift, FlyNamibia is introducing an innovative flight routing system designed to enhance connectivity between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport), […] todayJune 10, 2024 10
insert_link Health / Medical Patients to benefit from cataract surgical campaign The Otjozondjupa Health Directorate and the National Blindness Prevention Programme are conducting a cataract surgical campaign with support from teams at the Windhoek Central Hospital and international volunteers from Germany and the US. The campaign starts in Rundu next month, where over 700 patients will be treated. The team will then move to Engela in July to help more than 600 patients before continuing to Oshana and concluding the campaign […] todayMay 15, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Wildlife special court reconvenes in Katima Mulilo The Wildlife Special Court has reconvened in Katima Mulilo for the second time since its establishment in 2022. The court is expected to hear over 60 wildlife crime cases in a period of two months. Here is the Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism's Chief Control Warden, Morgan Saisai with more. Meanwhile, the latest United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Wildlife Crime Report reveals that wildlife trafficking hasn't […] todayMay 15, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia NamPol launches search for fugitive prisoners in Zambezi region Police have launched a massive manhunt for 11 prisoners who escaped from a police holding cell in the north-eastern Zambezi region. The trial-awaiting escapees cut through the roof of the Katima Mulilo police station before escaping. Locals have been warned to be vigilant as the prisoners were awaiting trial for serious crimes. Here is the NamPol spokesperson in the region, Inspector Kisco Sitali. todayApril 16, 2024 26
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Eenghwatwa po shitaashi sho polifi sha Katima mulilo da fadukapo. Ovanadolongo veli 11 vateelela epangulo lavo ove li vaka monele omo vakala vaidililwamo okudja moshitaashi shopolifi ya Katima Mulilo. Olopota yopolifi oyati mokati kovanadolongo 11 vafadukapo, 3 vo muvo ova kwa tululwa fiyo opapa. Omakonaakono opetameko oo aningwapo okwa ulika kutya, ovanadolongo ove shipondola oku fadukapo konima eshi vateta eembuli donele omo hava kala, veshininga efimbo leeveli dongula onghela (omandaxa). Oo eli omupopiliko wopolifi moshitopolwa sha Zambebezi Inspector Kisco Sitali, […] todayApril 16, 2024 14 1
insert_link Namibia Katima Mulilo Resident Sues Private Hospital for N$9.5 Million Over Alleged Misdiagnosis Ollins Mulatehi from Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region is demanding N$9.5 million in damages from a private hospital after his leg was amputated in 2020 due to an alleged misdiagnosis. He claims he was wrongly diagnosed with appendicitis at Enkehaus Private Hospital in November 2023, leading to unnecessary surgery where his leg's artery was injured, resulting in amputation. Mulatehi, a foreman at Nored Katima Mulilo, seeks compensation for medical […] todayApril 5, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Zambezi Residents Struggle to Register SIM Cards, Face Deactivation Michael Mayumbelo, a pensioner based on Impalila Island, recounts spending N$250 per trip hitch-hiking to Katima Mulilo multiple times in efforts to register his SIM card. Like many others in Zambezi, Mayumbelo failed to register his SIM card during the country's mandatory registration period and the subsequent extension due to various challenges. The initial registration period spanned from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with a three-month extension granted until […] todayApril 4, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Government Allocates Funds to Revive Kalimbeza Rice Project President Nangolo Mbumba disclosed on Thursday that the government has allocated N$8 million to rejuvenate the Kalimbeza Rice Project. The announcement was made during his keynote address at Namibia's 34th Independence Day celebrations held in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region. Notably, this marks the first time Zambezi has hosted Independence Day celebrations since 1990. In addition to the funding for the rice project, President Mbumba revealed that the government has approved […] todayMarch 22, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba reflects on 34th Independence celebrations The country yesterday celebrated our 34th Independence Day in Katima Mulilo, under the theme "A People United for Prosperity". The event was marked by several cultural performances as well as a live band to highlight Namibia's diversity. With people queuing up from before 6am to guarantee themselves a spot we spoke to President Nangolo Mbumba to get his thoughts on the event. todayMarch 22, 2024 28
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
