insert_link Namibia Farmers union calls for government support in Zambezi region The Chairperson of the Likwama Farmers Union, Alfred Chilinda has urged the government to provide seeds to rural farmers in the Zambezi region. Chilinda has called for a larger budget allocation to the agriculture sector to support struggling farmers. todayMay 14, 2024 78
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 50
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 15
insert_link Namibia Governor says Zambezi Region could feed Namibia Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, has called on investors to take advantage of the fertile land available in the region and invest in agriculture and other potential tourism activities. Pointing to an abundance of water, wildlife, fish and other natural resources including rivers such as Zambezi, Kwandu, Linyanti and Chobe, Sampofu insisted that the region has the potential to provide employment opportunities and food security for Namibia. todayMarch 22, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Ministry warns of locust threat in Zambezi and Ohangwena regions The Agriculture Ministry is warning farmers in the Zambezi and Ohangwena regions, about the presence of the African Migratory Red locust. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa has urged farmers in the neighbouring areas to be on the lookout and report any significant locust sightings to the Ministry. todayMarch 11, 2024 40
insert_link Environment Zambezi Governor raises concerns over unusual rainfall patterns Zambezi Governor Lawerence Sampofu says that while the region normally receives very good rainfall, they have not yet received much rainfall. todayFebruary 27, 2024 44
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia observes World Leprosy Day World Leprosy Day is being celebrated today in the Zambezi region under the theme, " Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-being". According to the Health Ministry, Namibia has achieved global leprosy elimination status since 2004, with less than one case per 10,00 population. Here is the Governor of the Zambezi Region, Lawerence Sampofu. todayJanuary 29, 2024 36
insert_link Oshiwambo Esiku lyuuvu wuulepela muuyuni nena otali dhimbulukwa moshitopolwa Zambezi Esiku lyuuvu wuulepela muuyuni otali tyapulwa nena moshitopolwa Zambezi kohi yehuku:Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-being" Uuministeli wuundjolowele owati Namibia okwaadha uukwatya wopauyuni okBeta leprosyu kondjitha uulepela okuza mo 2004,niipotha iishona lela maantu yeli 10 000. Ashike iipotha yomukithi onkee tayi tsikile okulopotwa,unene kiitopolwa yokonooli. Ngoloneya goshitopolwa Zambezi Lawrence Sampofu okwati iipotha ya thika 600 yomukithi guulepela ohayi lopotwa kehe esiku . Momumvo go 2022 muuyuni […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 24
insert_link 2 Namibia “No child will be denied placement”: Maemeko-Munembo The Deputy Director of Education in the Zambezi Region, Norah Maemeko-Munembo, has declared that no child will be denied school placement this year. Maemeko-Munembo revealed that despite the completion of the school admission process from June to September last year (2023), there are still students seeking new school placements for the current year. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, the Deputy Director noted that while classes could have […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 16 2