KATIMA MULILO – In Ngonga and nearby villages – Lizauli, Sachona and Namushasha in Kongola of the Zambezi region – families rose to an eerie silence. By last Wednesday night, word spread of a pride of six lions – two adults and four cubs – having terrorised the bushy and thick areas. Villagers spoke of...
KONGOLA – Bamulao mwasikiliti sa Zambezi basweli kusebeza katata kulwanisa bubangoki sihulu bwa busholi bwa likomu kaswalisano ni sicaba ni tiisezo ya mulao. Sibuabui wa sipokola mwa sikiliti sa Zambezi Kisco Sitali hana bulela hala taba yeo, na yanduluzi zeo mapokola baezize kutibela ni kulwanisa busholi bwa likomu. “Busholi bwa likomu ki nto yebilaeza hahulu...
KONGOLA – Sipokola sa naha Namibia ni Sisole sanaha bafile mamela kwa sicaba kuambuka kusila isi kamulao nikuzuma isi kamulao mwa libaka zesilelelizwe. Limamela zeñwi kikutokolomoha kuzamaisa libyana zehanisizwe. Hana bulela kanako yamukopano wamungendenge wasisole sanaha Labubeli kwa Kongola, Sibuabui wasipokola mwasikiliti sa Zambezi Kisco Sitali nahatelezi kuli kuna nikozi kukena mwa libaka zesilelelizwe sihulu...
KONGOLA – Frustrated members of the Kongola community have voiced concerns over the escalating crime, particularly stock theft, allegedly by people crossing from neighbouring Zambia. The locals questioned the apparent absence of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) patrols along the border, demanding a stronger military presence to protect local resources. This was raised during civil-military...
KONGOLA – Authorities in Zambezi are stepping up efforts to curb the crime through tighter regulations and community collaboration, particularly to combat livestock theft. Zambezi police spokesperson Kisco Sitali spoke on the issue, outlining a multifaceted strategy aimed at both prevention and enforcement. “Cattle rustling in the region is a serious concern. Hence, we need...
Kalimbeza- Projeka zorise zakara momukunda gwaZambezi kuna kara momukaro dona omu vantu vana kuvakamo nokuzonagura yiruganesio yamo, ano ministeragona gonondima Ruth Masake kahundilire vatungimo asi vahepa kutambura asi evango eli noyiweka yamo vahepa kuyitambura asi yepangero ntani nawo yawo kumwe nye nokuyikunga. Posiruwo oso kakere nomudingu Masake, kahundilire vatungimo asi vahepa kukeverera emona lyepangero asi...
CHOI – A wave of sorrow and frustration rippled through Choi and Kongola villages in the Zambezi region on Tuesday as elderly residents confronted officials about the Botswana Defence Force’s (BDF) alleged use of deadly force against Namibians. Most of those who have fallen victim to BDF’s brunt were suspected of poaching in the protected...
KONGOLA – The Namibian Police and Namibian Defence forces have warned the public against illegal border crossing and poaching in protected areas. Further warnings have been against the transit of illicit goods, stressing the life-threatening risks involved and the broader implications for national security and economic stability. Speaking during a civil-military cooperation campaign on Tuesday...
CHOI – Dual citizenship and statelessness have emerged as contentious issues among residents of Choi and Kongola. They raised serious concerns over national identity, legal status and access to government benefits. Community members voiced frustration on Monday during a civil-military cooperation sensitisation campaign underway in the Zambezi region. They called on authorities to clarify how...
CHOI – Namibia and Botswana have officially launched Phase Two of their joint Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) sensitisation campaign. Running from 9 June to 5 July 2025, the campaign underscores a powerful message: security and peaceful coexistence begin with informed, united communities. The sensitisation drive – covering 27 villages in Namibia and 71 in Botswana –...