insert_link Namibia Suspended City of Windhoek Workers Fear Contract Non-Renewal Amidst Controversy Contract workers at the City of Windhoek express concerns over potential contract non-renewal amid allegations of victimization following their involvement in street cleaning protests. Over 100 street cleaners had demanded better conditions and permanent contracts, leading to arrests and suspensions. Although their case was struck off the court roll due to docket unavailability, workers fear repercussions and uncertainty about their future employment. City spokesperson , Harold Akwenye refutes claims of […] todayMay 17, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Charges Against City of Windhoek Cleaners and Activist Michael Amushelelo Dropped in Public Violence Case Three contract cleaners from the City of Windhoek, along with social activist Michael Amushelelo, faced charges of inciting public violence after participating in a strike for better working conditions. However, the court ordered the matter to be struck off the roll and refunded bail money to the suspects. The strike involved over 100 street cleaners demanding improved conditions and permanent contracts. Despite a trial scheduled for Wednesday, a decision from […] todayMay 16, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Member Shaun Gariseb Speaks Out on Latest City of Windhoek Update In a recent development concerning the ongoing saga between the Katutura Residents Committee and the City of Windhoek, committee member Shaun Gariseb has stepped forward to shed light on the latest update. The situation, fraught with frustration and a lack of cooperation, has led the committee to consider legal action as their next course of action. Gariseb's statements, delivered with a sense of urgency and determination, underscore the gravity of […] todayMay 10, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Under Fire for Estimating Water Usage Despite Legislation Mandating Measurement The City of Windhoek is facing criticism and a potential legal battle for its practice of estimating water usage instead of measuring actual consumption, a method deemed unfair and inequitable. Shaun Gariseb of the Katutura Residents Committee argues that this approach deviates from the intended use of water meters as outlined in Section 34 (1) (c) of the legislation. todayMay 10, 2024 24
insert_link Local City of Windhoek and MTC unite in creating a safe city Charged with the responsibility to ensure the safety and security within the jurisdiction of the city, coupled with the increasing need for smart policing, the leadership of the Municipal Council of Windhoek and Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties deploy, through the Windhoek City Police Service, more cutting-edge technologies to assist in combatting crime within the city. […] todayMay 8, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia City and MTC Partner to Boost Safety Measures Windhoek City and MTC have formed a crucial partnership to bolster safety and security efforts in the city. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, they aim to empower the Windhoek City Police Service with advanced technologies to combat crime more effectively. Lydia Amutenya, the City's spokesperson. todayMay 8, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Leadership Meets Ombudsman over City of Windhoek Concerns The leadership of the Katutura Residents Committee paid a visit to the Ombudsman's office to inquire about issues previously raised, only to uncover further confirmed problems within the City of Windhoek. Expressing disappointment at the City's evasive stance, Ombudsman Basilius Dyakhuga stated his intention to formulate recommendations for the National Assembly. Leader Shaun Gariseb shared this update regarding the Competition Commission of Namibia. todayApril 30, 2024 12
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovanambelewa velelo loshilando sha Windhoek va yandja omapukululo longo enasha neameno lolusheno kounona mee fikola. Ovanambelewa velelo lo shilando sha Windhoek, okwa lo potwa vali va talelapo ofikola yaHavana no Cuba Primary Schools, elalakano oku ya ndja oikonga pukululo kounona vo fikola shi nasha neameno lo lusheno. Pefimbo letalelepo lova nambelewa va Muni peefikola da tumbulwa, ota ku lopotwa vali va yandja omito kovanafikola vaye meenghundafana kombinga yolusheno, naavo va li vakufa ombinga ovali vapewa omaano oinima iwa. Olopota yelelo loshilando sha Windhoek oyati, elalakano […] todayApril 24, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Deputy Mayor criticizes Katutura residents committee over debt relief plan https://youtu.be/yENxyZgNh6o By Valeria Handobe, via News on One Windhoek deputy mayor, Joseph Uapingene, called the Katutura Residents Committee ungrateful and described their call to review the debt relief programme as unreasonable. According to Uapingene, the committee should have simply expressed gratitude for the 100% debt write-off for pensioners and the 50% off for non-pensioners, instead of rejecting it. Uapingene's remarks come after the committee submitted a petition […] todayApril 23, 2024 14
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
