A family of five at Ngo Village in the Kongola Constituency of the Zambezi Region has lost its home, household belongings and identity documents in a fire.

The fire broke out while Melody Sinyemba was away fetching water, leaving her three children at home. 

Namibia has recorded a decline in firearm surrenders during September's African Amnesty Month.

Only 15 firearms have been handed over.

Of the 15 firearms surrendered, four are hand grenades, and 298 rounds of ammunition, down from 86 firearms, 3,171 rounds and 22 magazines handed over in 2025.

Stakeholders in the Zambezi Region have welcomed the proposed National Policy on Micro-Credentials as it recognises practical skills, improve professional competencies and open pathways to formal qualifications.

The views emerged during a consultation hosted by NQA in collaboration with GIZ .

Livestock vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) commenced on Monday in the Kabbe South Constituency of the Zambezi region.

This follows recent confirmation of FMD at Kalala Island in the same contiguity.

The call for greater representation of indigenous languages on national broadcasting platforms is gaining momentum in the Zambezi Region, with Mashi Traditional Authority leader Mfumu Joseph Tembwe Mayuni III urging the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to consider establishing a dedicated Chifwe radio station

The Sachinga Livestock Development Centre in the Zambezi Region is appealing for urgent government intervention following damage to infrastructure caused by elephants.

The elephants damaged fencing, water infrastructure and disrupted livestock breeding programmes over a nearly three months period.

Namibia Training Authority Chief Executive Officer Erick Nenghwanya has described the recently concluded 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, as an important lesson for Namibia.

Namibia and Zambia have concluded a joint border clearance, debushing and reaffirmation operation, covering approximately 120 kilometers of the international boundary between Wenela and Imusho.

The Lizauli Spelling Bee in the Zambezi Region is growing in both participation and ambition.

Now in its fourth year, the competition brought together learners from 11 schools, giving them an opportunity to sharpen their spelling and literacy skills, while building confidence and gaining exposure.

A dispute over a hostel padlock at Ndoro Memorial Combined School in Kongola Constituency escalated when police officers allegedly assaulted learners at the school.

The incident occurred on Saturday night after a hostel supervisor reportedly discovered a piece of metal inserted into a padlock.