The Zambezi Region is the host of the 2027 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants.

The announcement was made at Katima Mulilo, which will host the prestigious event.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is exploring a partnership with the Zambezi Regional Council to strengthen cooperation and promote development initiatives in the region.

The Swapo Party Women's Council's Regional Information and Mobilisation Officer for Zambezi, Ruthy Masake has described the decision to host the 9th Women Congress in the region as a major achievement.
 
The Congress is scheduled to take place from 09 to 11 December at Katima Mulilo.

Katima Mulilo is positioning itself as a service, tourism and investment hub in the Zambezi Region, with its strategic location giving the town economic links to neighbouring countries.

The SWAPO Party Women's Council (SPWC) has confirmed its 9th National Congress will be held from 9 to 11 December 2026 in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, and announced sole nominees for its top two secretariat positions as it urges members to campaign responsibly and uphold unity.

The Ministry of Works and Transport's NATIS-On-Wheels outreach has helped residents of Kongola Constituency to access services within their reach.

Residents would normally receive services at Katima Mulilo, which is 110 kilometres away at a cost of N$220 on a return trip.

The third phase of the Future Rural Africa research programme has been launched at the University of Namibia's Katima Mulilo Campus, with stakeholders calling for research to translate into practical solutions that support sustainable development and improve livelihoods in rural communities.

The Katima Mulilo Town Council has officially handed over the site for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant, following the acquisition of an environmental clearance certificate.

Police in the Zambezi Region are investigating a suspected case of murder, arson and defeating the course of justice in Katima Mulilo.

This is after a 42-year-old woman died in a house fire in the Zambezi location during the early hours of Monday.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform has raised concerns over the cost of housing, calling for stronger support for affordable housing initiatives.