The Namibian Police are investigating two counter cases stemming from a land dispute in the Kanono area of the Zambezi Region, which led to the arrest of 11 suspects.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has met with the political leadership of the Zambezi, Kavango East and West, Ohangwena, Oshana, Omusati, Oshikoto, and Kunene Regions to discuss the way forward in 2026.

The gathering took place at the President's residence at Onheleiwa in the Ohangwena Region.

Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Land Reform, led by Deputy Minister Ruth Masake, held a meeting with youth in the Zambezi Region to discuss opportunities and challenges they face.

The Namibian police and the Directorate of Forestry in the Zambezi Region have confiscated illegally harvested timber valued at over N$5,000.

The Zambezi Education Directorate says it is ready to receive learners, with all logistics in place, including over 100 teacher posts filled and stationery and textbooks procured.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Land Reform has observed a heavy locust infestation in the Lake Lyambezi belt areas of Muyako to Kapani in the Zambezi Region.

The Chief Regional Officer of the Zambezi Regional Council, Regina Ndopu, has officially been suspended.

The decision to suspend Ndopu was taken by the previous council in September; however, no suspension letter was issued at the time, as not all council members had deliberated on the matter.

Traffic officials in the Zambezi Region are cautioning holidaymakers about road rage due to congestion in Katima Mulilo.

4 of the 7 inmates awaiting trial, who escaped from the Ngoma Police Station, appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

The 5th escapee was re-arrested on Thursday morning.

The National Democratic Party (NDP) has urged eligible voters to vote out corrupt leaders and ensure that the party wins in all eight constituencies of the Zambezi Region.

At its star rally in Katima Mulilo, the NDP announced all party candidates across the country.