Katutura Central Residents respond to City’s Press Release

Katutura Central Residents respond to City’s Press Release

The City of Windhoek has issued a document aimed at providing clarity on the council's decision regarding the debt write-off. Despite this, the Katutura Residents Committee continues to express dissatisfaction with the outcome. Shaun Gariseb further elaborates on the matter.

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Namibia

City of Windhoek talks ‘category C’ water scarcity

Last month, the City of Windhoek cautioned its residents about facing a 'category C' water scarcity situation. In response, residents were advised to reduce their water usage by 10% from their regular consumption. However, reports indicate that residents have surpassed the city's recommended water consumption target by 23%. Abraham Nehemia, CEO of NamWater, revealed these statistics regarding water usage.

December 15, 2023 16

Namibia

Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction in and beyond 2024

The updated National Housing Policy and its Implementation Action Plan outline ambitious goals, including the swift provision of services to 340,000 new plots and the construction of more than 200,000 houses over the forthcoming five years. Approved by the Cabinet in November 2023, the policy also entails scaling up and improving a minimum of 60% of current informal settlements nationwide from 2024 to 2029. President Hage Geingob unveiled these objectives […]

December 15, 2023 4

Namibia

Iipumbu commends Germany for supporting the growth of small enterprises

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has received equipment worth N.dollars 3.5 million from the German government through its development and cooperation agency, GIZ, aimed at supporting small business activities. These include eight vehicles and industrial machinery, including an industrial rotary cutter, dye sublimation printer, industrial iron and 3D printers. The donation also included laptops, printers, office chairs, laser printers and colour printers. Industrialisation and trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu, […]

December 14, 2023 13

Namibia

Ondangwa Town Council hands over 231 plots

The Ondangwa Town Council officially handed over 231 fully serviced plots at the Omashaka informal settlement on Thursday. Of the total amount, 37 plots were allocated to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia. Ondangwa Town Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Ismael Namgongo, said the initiative forms part of the council’s five-year strategic plan. Namgongo indicated that as part of the plan, the council has committed to tackling the issue of […]

December 14, 2023 29

Namibia

Ministry of Home Affairs making inroads with civil registration

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, disclosed that over 90 thousand birth certificates were issued this year through both fixed registration points and mobile registration services. During an address at the government information centre in Windhoek, Witbooi emphasized the critical significance of birth registration. She highlighted that it is a fundamental human right and serves as the cornerstone of a child's legal identity. This […]

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Namibia

Lack of mobility hinder police work

The Oshana Region's Namibian Police Force is persistently grappling with mobility challenges hindering their prompt response to reports. Consequently, Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has taken a proactive step by making his designated vehicle available for use by police officers during times when other vehicles are unavailable. Sakaria disclosed this information, emphasizing the importance of officers being transparent with the public. He urged them to honestly communicate the unavailability […]

December 14, 2023 4

Namibia

Oluno Correctional Facility releases 11 first-time offenders

Eleven inmates were released from the Oluno Correctional Facility on Wednesday, following the Community Advisory Council’s (CAC) decision to assist first-time offenders with sentences ranging from six to three months or fines not exceeding N.dollars 1 000. CAC Chairperson Chika Sitambi said the aim was to offer those with small fines a chance to improve their lives. Sitambi indicated that 11 inmates were identified, and funds were provided by […]

December 14, 2023 12

Namibia

16-year-old commits suicide at Katima Mulilo

A 16-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at the Mafuta Mafuta compound in the Zambezi Region on Tuesday. This was confirmed by the Namibian Police Force’s Zambezi spokesperson, Inspector Kisco Sitali, who said the deceased allegedly hanged himself with a rope in the house. The deceased was identified as Makili Hendrik Shombe. No suicide note was found and no foul play is suspected.

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