The level of the Zambezi River has been rising rapidly in the past week after a drop of about three metres in the past months.

The floodplains in Kabbe South and North have started receiving flood waters as the Zambezi River started bursting its banks again.

The Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court sentenced Nzundamo Kabala to an effective 21 years in prison after he was found guilty on two of six charges.