KONGOLA- Likwambuyu wa likolo la makete Dr Kalumbi Shangula ufitisize pilaelo hala kuzuha kwa butuku bwa malaria mwanaha Namibia, sihulu mwa sikiliti sa Zambezi. Likwambuyu napatuluzi viki yefelile kuli Zambezi nebihile lipiho ze 3 385 ni lifu liliñwi kuzwa Sope 2025. Nabulezi hala tokwahalo yaputako kusebeza katata kulwanisa butuku. “Malaria ifumaneha hahulu mwa likiliti ze lishumi...
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Eight-year-old’s suicide rocks Kongola
KATIMA MULILO – A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Mashosho village in Kongola between Friday and Saturday when an eight-year-old boy, Tapelo Liyemo, was found dead by suicide. According to police reports, Liyemo, a Grade 2 learner at Kongola Combined School, had returned home from school around 13h30. “He was looking for food, but found that...
Shangula commissions medical boat for Zambezi
KATIMA MULILO – Health Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula on Friday commissioned a purpose-built medical boat aimed at bridging the gap in healthcare access for communities in flood-prone areas in Zambezi region. “We gathered here today for a very special occasion to witness the commissioning of a purpose-built boat, designed to facilitate the transportation of health...
Alarm over malaria cases in Zambezi
KONGOLA- Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has raised alarm over a serious malaria outbreak in Namibia, particularly in the Zambezi region. The minister yesterday revealed Zambezi has recorded 3 385 cases and one death since January 2025. He outlined the urgent need for intensified efforts to combat the disease. “Malaria is endemic in 10 out...
Namibia records 28 cases of leprosy in 11 months
Albertina Nakale KONGOLA – Twenty-eight new cases of leprosy were recorded this financial year. The cases are reported in Kavango East, Kavango West, Zambezi, Khomas and Oshana, the health ministry has revealed. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, remains a significant public health concern, particularly in certain regions of the world. Most people living with...
Zambezi, Leaders mourn Siyauya
The Zambezi region and Namibia at large are mourning the death of Charles Siyauya, a respected leader and former chairperson of the Bukalo Village Council. Siyauya passed away on Monday due to suspected heart complications. He served as the Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general until his passing. He once also served as the Swapo...
Kutokwa misika kulwanisa kutulo yende mwa Zambezi
KATIMA MULILO – Nihaike buñata bwa balimi mwa Zambezi babile ni kutulo yende ya micoko ni mipusi, bazwelapili kukatazeha kwaku lekisa lico zabona. Ili taba yetisize lipilaelo hala kutokwa musika omutuna mwa sikiliti kobakona kulekisa kutulo yabona. Mwakuikambota ni New Era yomuñwi wabalimi Morgan Saisai nafitisize bunyemi bwahae hala kutokwa musika hamoho cwalo ni kutalimana...
Market access threatens Zambezi bumper harvests
KATIMA MULILO – Despite a bumper harvest of butternuts and pumpkins, farmers in the Zambezi region continue to struggle with limited market access. The situation has raised concerns about the region’s lack of a dedicated fresh produce hub. Speaking in an interview with New Era yesterday, local horticulture farmer Morgan Sai Sai vented his frustration...
Zambezi gives Nujoma patriotic send-off
KATIMA MULILO – With deep humility and a strong sense of patriotism, the community of Zambezi gathered in large numbers on Sunday to honour the life and legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Nujoma died on 8 February 2025 at the age of 95 at a hospital in Windhoek. Over the weekend, Zambezi held a...
Kalimbeza itompa mutala wa Nujoma watahiso ya lico
KATIMA MULILO – Nyandi Mueteleli wapili wanaha Namibia Sam Nujoma nesi feela muuna walipolitiki – neli mueteleli yanana ni pono yana lumela kuli kuna ni maata mwa njimo akona kutisa cinceho mwa bupilo bwa bayahi banaha Namibia. Tiisezo yahae mwakubona kuli kuna ni lico mwa naha nikuli batu baipeleka nebonahala mwa milao yana nyatezi ni...