Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )

The agriculture ministry is seeking consultants for a topographical land survey, design and the supervision of construction activities for the Kalimbeza rice project in the Zambezi region.

Government has allocated N$8 million towards the Kalimbeza rice project in the Zambezi region, which has been on the brink of collapse to recoup its operations.

The farmers in all eight constituencies of the Zambezi region will soon receive tractors from the agriculture ministry to cater to their ploughing needs.

Environment and Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed dismay regarding recent complaints from some conservancy and community forest members and individuals of benefits not reaching everybody due to tribal set-ups or differences in the Zambezi region. 

As he departs from political leadership, former Swapo district coordinator for Katima Rural Jerome Kwenani leaves behind an illustrious legacy of exceptional management and equity within all Swapo structures of the constituency.

The police in Zambezi region continue to confiscate illegal goods smuggled into Namibia from neighbouring Zambia via ungazetted entry points.

Safety and security minister Albert Kawana has cautioned police officers against the abuse of policing vehicles, saying the cars are there to always serve the public.

The Zambezi Regional Council will convene an urgent special meeting on Wednesday to tackle the recent arrest of six senior officials.

Some Zambezi regional councillors have petitioned letters to management committee chairperson Warden Simushi to call an urgent council meeting, following the arrest of six senior officials.