Six people died following a fatal head-on collision on the B8 Trans Zambezi High Way on Sunday morning.
Three passengers from both vehicles died on the scene, while three others died later at the Chetto Clinic.

The other three of the four passengers who sustained injuries were admitted to Katima Mulilo Hospital's High Care Unit.

It is reported that the driver of the Nissan Note was overtaking a truck when he collided with the oncoming vehicle belonging to the Kongola Constituency Councillor and member of the National Council, Bennett Busihu.

A person died on the spot Saturday evening in a head-on collision involving two vehicles on the B8 Trans Zambezi Highway near the New Cow Boy compound in the Zambezi Region.

One more person died on Sunday in the Katima Mulilo State Hospital.

According to reports, a head-on collision occurred between two vehicles, a Toyota Corolla and a Nissan Note, when the driver of the Corolla, with four occupants, attempted to overtake another vehicle.

The driver died on the spot, and his immediate family has not yet been notified.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Utoni, says in the era of global interconnectivity, the acquisition of cultural identity can only be envisioned on the basis of mutual respect and acceptance of diversity.

Utoni says people must first understand and appreciate each other's way of life as social culture identity, which is only possible if the nation is knowledgeable about their distinct cultures, traditions, and values.

Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu says the security cluster continues to operate with limited resources, stating that regional security was compromised due to economic constraints during the 2021–2022 financial year.

Speaking during his State of the Region address, Sampofu particularly mentioned the lack of transport, which has limited the mobility of the police in their efforts to intensify crime control.

However, Sampofu stresses that despite all the challenges, successful operations were carried out that resulted in curbing some hidden criminal activities.

Ntwala Lyamine-Sazita has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Bukalo Village Council in the Zambezi Region.

The Village Council has had acting accounting officers for almost the past seven years.

Introducing Lyamine-Sazita, the Village Council's Chairperson, Simataa Mubonda, was confident that the new CEO would roll the ball in the right direction for the benefit of the residents.