A group of elderly farmers from the Judea Lyaboloma Constituency have taken to the streets of Katima Mulilo, demanding overdue payments for maize sold to a local miller years ago.

Civil servants from various government offices, ministries, and agencies will gather tomorrow to observe Africa Public Service Day.

The day is being observed under the theme: "The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will require a fit-for-purpose African Public Administration to Succeed."

Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu is calling on Namibians to turn out in large numbers as the country joins the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Public Service Day at Katima Mulilo.

The Katima Mulilo Border Post between Namibia and Zambia will start operating 24 hours a day by the end of next month.

The Katima Mulilo State Hospital has reinstated precautionary measures amidst rising COVID-19 cases. Three people have died since May.

The hospital recorded 23 cases in May and six in June.

Residents of Zambezi believe that agriculture if given the necessary attention, investment and support, can develop into a driving force for economic development and job creation in their region.

The Roads Authority plans to expand some of its roads in the Zambezi region. 

Lutombi said this at the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the Katima Mulilo town council, Road Fund Administration and Roads Authority.

A five-year memorandum of agreement to assist with rehabilitating and upgrading roads in Katima Mulilo was signed between the Katima Mulilo Town Council, Road Fund Administration and Roads Authority.

A case of reckless and negligent driving has been registered at the Katima Mulilo Police Station after a truck overturned along the Trans Caprivi highway.

The incident took place at Liselo, 15 Kilometers west of Katima Mulilo after the driver allegedly lost control and overturned.

The police at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, are concerned about the possible health hazard at the station emanating from an overflowing manhole.

The station commander, Inspector Charles Mayumbelo, says that the manhole has been overflowing for years.