Construction of access roads leading to Masida and Makanga Villages in the Zambezi Region is expected to be completed this year.
Initially, the two access roads were meant to be upgraded to gravel before the Roads Authority (RA) revised that decision to design them at low-volume seal level.
The Masubia Traditional Authority has officially inaugurated Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa as Chief, bringing to an end a four-year leadership vacuum following the death of Munitenge Kisco Maiba Liswani III in 2021.
The Roads Authority has made headway with the first phase of construction of the Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma Road.
The Bukalo Village Council has acquired two vehicles to help improve its operations.
The new additions are expected to ease the transport challenges the council has been facing for years, making it easier to carry out day-to-day duties.
Police in the Zambezi Region are investigating a case of attempted murder after a man was shot at Joefrys Cattle Post in the Kanono area on Thursday evening, following a domestic dispute.
According to the police, the incident occurred in the evening.
Six young entrepreneurs in the Zambezi Region have received business equipment valued at N$100,000 through a donation by KUZAM Investment, aimed at boosting their small businesses in sectors such as catering, agriculture, laundry, printing, and salon services.
A 50-year-old man was arrested at the Liselo checkpoint near Katima Mulilo after he was found in possession of protected game products, including lion teeth, bones and oils extracted from lion fat.
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.
Residents of Zambezi Region have been urged to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy.
During the roadshow at Katima Mulilo, residents questioned how they can gain from the green hydrogen project.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received a donation of much-needed medical equipment for the Katima Mulilo District Hospital.
