insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Raises Alarms Over City of Windhoek’s Defective Solar Billing System In a pressing issue that has caught the attention of many, Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Residents Committee, has come forward to address significant concerns about the City of Windhoek's solar billing system. During a recent briefing, Gariseb disclosed the ongoing efforts to file criminal cases against various top officials in the City of Windhoek, highlighting the system's defects and its profound impact on residents. The committee member emphasized […] todayJuly 10, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Ambulance Driver Dies in Northern Industrial Area Accident A driver of the City of Windhoek's ambulance died in an accident in the Northern Industrial Area on Sunday. Our team spoke with Raymond Kapia: Emergency Services Chief at City of Windhoek. todayJuly 8, 2024 39
insert_link Environment City of Windhoek warns of heightened risk of veld fires The City of Windhoek says that most veld fires are caused by people and are preventable. With Namibia experiencing a drought, the City’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, has advised residents in fire-prone areas to avoid actions that could lead to the destruction of the environment and property damage. todayJuly 3, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek sets the record straight on billing system Accusations have surfaced against the City of Windhoek for allegedly concealing a malfunctioning billing system for over two years, resulting in widespread billing errors. One alarming case involves a client whose water bill reportedly escalated to N$1 million within a single month. Responding to these claims, City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye acknowledged the seriousness of the issue. Akwenye said that the city has been addressing the matter internally. He […] todayJuly 2, 2024 66
insert_link 4 2 Oshiwambo Muni wa Windhoek, tati oha wedele olusheno she li kwa telela ko ndado ya NAMPOWER Elelo lo shilando sha Windhoek ola ye lifa kutya oha li wedele olusheno molwo efininiko lo mawedelo oku dja ke hangano oko hali kufa olusheno lo NAMPOWER. Elombwelo le lelo lo shilando sha Windheok ola landula ko ka tumwalaka ka pitifwa ku shimwe shomoifo ku ndaneki haipitifwa efiku keshe moshilongo, omo omukwashiwana ayandja ekemo laye kelelo lo shilando kutya, ota li we dele unene olusheno, no shiwana osha loloka odado […] todayJuly 2, 2024 14 2 4
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Accused of Concealing Faulty Billing System The City of Windhoek is facing allegations of concealing a malfunctioning billing system for more than two years, resulting in billing discrepancies, including a case where a client's water bill spiked to N$1 million within a month. The controversy, reportedly kept confidential by city officials, also involves the mysterious erasure of a N$90,000 municipal account bill. Despite a court ruling favoring the client with the N$1 million bill, residents continue […] todayJuly 2, 2024 78
insert_link Namibia Firefighters prevent Ludwigsdorf fire from reaching the city The City of Windhoek on Sunday battled to contain a fire raging for nearly nine hours in the Ludwigsdorf suburb, east of the capital. The fire spread towards Olaf Palme, and firefighters worked to prevent it from spreading further towards the city. City of Windhoek Chief of Emergency Services Raymond Kapia explained that every year, the department contracts a contractor to create fire breaks. Despite the windy weather conditions and […] todayJuly 1, 2024 116
insert_link Local Fuel Price Decreases Announced for July 2024 The Ministry of Mines and Energy has completed its review of the fuel prices for July 2024, with significant changes announced following a recent decline in global oil prices. Global Oil Price Trends Oil prices recently dropped to a four-month low, influenced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) decision to maintain production levels steady until the end of 2025. This decision, […] todayJuly 1, 2024 576
Namibia The Electricity Control Board announces an 8% increase in NamPower bulk tariffs! https://youtu.be/-NY5wzN-1P0 By Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply to the ECB for a review of […] todayJune 28, 2024 32