The World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Namibian Agronomic Board, recently handed over essential farming equipment to two small-scale farmers in the Zambezi Region. This initiative aims to support and enhance agricultural productivity in the area.
The National Democratic Party (NDP) is appealing to the government to declare the drought a state of emergency.
Due to the ongoing drought, farmers in the Zambezi Region are counting their losses.
The region, whose residents heavily rely on agriculture for both consumption and commercial purposes, is worried about the prospects of their farming.
Police in the Zambezi Region held a community outreach programme to educate and sensitise the public on the dangers of explosive ordinances.
The intervention follows the recent explosion of a hand grenade, which resulted in the deaths of three children in Mpancha when they brought it home.
The Zambezi Regional Head of Immigration, Daisy Musweu, has cautioned residents of Kongola to be more vigilant against human trafficking.
Residents of Omega 3 in the Zambezi Region have expressed their intention to apply to become part of the Kavango Region.
This decision stems from their dissatisfaction with the local leadership's alleged failure to address the community's development needs.
Three of the four victims, who died from an explosion of a hand grenade almost two weeks ago at Liselo in the Zambezi Region, were laid to rest today.
The deceased are 14-year-old Yamuno Mulatehi, nine-year-old Lydia Mulatehi, and four-year-old Mulatehi Mulatehi, all siblings.
The leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, says a lack of active leadership is partly the reason why Zambezi Region continues to be one of the poorest regions.
The president of the Popular Democratic Party (PDM) was speaking at a media briefing in Katima Mulilo on Thursday.
The Zambezi Regional Health Directorate has commenced its malaria spraying campaign in the region, which has reported over 7,000 cases since January 2023.
Two male suspects accused of stealing N$50,000 from a tourist at Camp Kwando over the weekend were denied bail in the Katima Mulilo Margistrate's court on Thursday.
The two are 31-year-old Mario Wawo and 25-year-old Masiye Muyunza, who are from the Lizauli area.
