The Zambezi Region's security cluster has launched its festive season safety campaign, code-named Operation Rainbow, which has been described as a symbol of hope, safety, and a promise of a harmonious festive season.
Zambezi Region has the lowest number of people who know their HIV status.
The region's governor Lawrence Sampofu said this is a matter of grave concern.
Sampofu made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf at the commemoration of the World AIDS Day held at Makanga Village.
The acting regional coordinator for the Swapo Party in the Zambezi Region commended men for supporting the party's presidential candidate, now President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Dorothy Kabula spoke at the region's victory celebration held in the Katima Mulilo rural district of Bukalo.
The United Nations World Food Programme, through funding by the Government of the Republic of Korea, has launched a commodity voucher programme worth 500 thousand US dollars to assist 25,500 drought-affected families and 3,500 children.
More than one hundred police officers from the Zambezi Region were conferred promotions from constable, sergeant, and warrant officer to sergeant class one and two, warrant officer class one and two, and inspector to the nearest rank.
By December 2027, the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) plans to complete the construction of 546 housing units at Katima Mulilo.
The project is expected to address the housing backlog while providing affordable housing.
Members of the Kabulabula Conservancy in the flood plains of the Zambezi Region are happy with what has been achieved in the conservancy during 2024.
Key among these is spending close to $200,000 on drilling three community boreholes, among other achievements.
Farmers in the Zambezi Region are slowly developing interest in fruit farming, with notable fruit orchards popping up in various communities after realising the business potential in fruit farming.
The President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) has called on the Namibian nation to vote wisely to ensure that the next dispensation will be committed towards programmes aimed at promoting development and national unity.
Lukato Martin Lukato was speaking at a media conference in Katima Mulilo.
The staff at Kapani Combined School are seeking assistance from both the Ministry of Education and the local business community to enhance the school's infrastructure.
