The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) held a stakeholder engagement at Katima Mulilo to assess their readiness for the supplementary registration of voters slated for the 4th to the 19th of August 2025.
The Zambezi Region records an average of 34 cases of gender-based violence on a monthly basis.
According to a regional review by NamPol’s GBV unit, 90% of the victims are female and 10% are male.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Namibia (ADRA), along with stakeholders from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MEFT), the Katima Mulilo Town Council, and the University of Namibia, commemorated World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th.
The three suspects arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, in connection with the fraudulent drought food supply scheme – which led to the government paying over N$4.2 million for supplies that were never delivered – were denied bail in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's
The business community and residents of Katima Mulilo say a lack of consultation on development matters by the council has resulted in stagnation.
They raised this concern during a consultative meeting with the Minister for Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has confronted the Katima Mulilo Town Council over a controversial land-vehicle exchange.
The minister demanded an immediate review of the procedure for valuing the exchanged vehicles versus the land.
It has been 14 years, and the Masokotwani Development Centre in Katima Mulilo is still incomplete due to underfunding.
Residents of Nova Compound at Katima Mulilo are appealing to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to address challenges they face.
Nova Compound was established about six years ago and lacks most basic services.
UNAM's Katima Mulilo Campus brought together stakeholders to engage female students and empower them with the necessary knowledge and skills.
The engagement was further meant to assist them in making informed decisions as students during and after their studies.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) says it is fulfilling its role as a driver of education, research, and national development.
The institution is focusing on innovation and partnerships to tackle the country's developmental challenges.
