A N$10 million project to establish the Kongola to Masambo powerline and the electrification of the Masambo Primary School in the Zambezi Region has been commissioned.
The projects were initially budgeted at a cost of N$3,62 million, but it has been increased due to the distance from the power line.
Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu has cautioned political parties not to exploit drought relief as a campaign tool.
The Zambezi Regional Head of Immigration, Daisy Musweu, has cautioned residents of Kongola to be more vigilant against human trafficking.
A 48-year-old resident of Kongola appeared before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate on a charge of murder.
Coster Sililo Mubita was arrested in connection with the murder of Sophia Ngoshi, whose body was found along the Kongola Katima road in February this year.
A resident of Kongola in the Zambezi Region Lucas Kulandata has lost 17 heads of cattle after they were struck by lightning.
Kulandata said when the clouds were forming, he sensed danger.
The Shack Dwellers Federation has begun construction of Phase Three of its housing project at Kongola in the Zambezi Region.
Residents have already received materials and begun construction of their houses.
