Nurses in the Zambezi Region gathered at the Katima Mulilo open market in celebration of International Nurses Day under the theme, "Our Nurses, Our Future, and Empowered Nurses Save Lives."
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, inaugurated a renal dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo State Hospital today.
The unit was established by repurposing one of the hospital wards at a total investment of over N$1.7 million.
The Ministry of Works and Transport launched the User-Per-Principle (UPP) on the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor at the Wenela Border in Katima Mulilo.
The armed robbery and assault suspect, Nujoma Tobias, was denied bail following his first appearance in the Katima Mulilo Magistrates' Court after being arrested in connection with an incident at Mafuta in the Zambezi Region.
A suspect was arrested for attempted robbery and assault at the Mafuta area outside Katima Mulilo. Three other suspects fled the scene.
It is alleged that the four men held Lin Hua and his two employees at gun point and assaulted them inside Lin's shop.
For the 2026-27 financial year, the Ministry of Justice will construct two magistrates' courts in Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo.
For this development expenditure, N$15 million has been set aside.
Namibia and Zambia are accelerating efforts to operationalise the One-Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo.
The project aims to boost trade, reduce delays, and strengthen regional integration between the two countries.
The flood situation in the Zambezi Region appears to be under control, based on the latest updates from authorities on the ground.
An elephant that attacked and injured a schoolteacher near Katima Mulilo has been put down by officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) after it reportedly became aggressive, posing a threat to residents.
Flashfloods continue to affect more people at Katima Mulilo as heavy rains persist and malaria cases surge in the Zambezi Region.
Sixty-one households have been relocated to temporary shelters since the beginning of the year.
The number is expected to rise as the rain persists.
