City of Windhoek Archives - Page 7 of 14

Windhoek Faces Waste Management Challenges as Landfill Nears Capacity

Windhoek generates 84,520 tonnes of waste annually, with 36% organic and 16% recyclable or compostable say The Brief. With the city's landfill nearing capacity, David Adams, Acting Strategic Executive for Infrastructure, Water, and Technical Services, stresses the need to divert 6% of waste to buy time for a comprehensive waste management plan by 2027. The EU-funded project aims to improve waste management and increase recycling in the city.

22 August, 2024

Namibia

Katutura Residents’ To Meet At City of Windhoek Over Billing Disputes

Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Residents' Committee announced a meeting with the City of Windhoek to address concerns over billing errors and discrepancies. The visit follows the city's admission of fraudulent billing practices and issues with their water estimation formula. The committee aims to verify accounts and clarify billing problems, not to seek debt write-offs. Residents affected by the billing issues are invited to attend.

19 August, 2024

Local

City of Windhoek Addresses Ward Cleaners’ Employment Concerns

The City of Windhoek has issued a statement addressing recent media reports and concerns regarding the Ward Cleaners' contracts and employment conditions. The city aims to clarify the situation and correct any misinformation about the employment relationship between the Ward Cleaners and the city. During a council meeting on July 24, 2024, a resolution was made to offer the Ward Cleaners a five-year contract upon the expiration of […]

8 August, 2024

Namibia

Windhoek to Renew Water Management MoU with San Antonio

The City of Windhoek is set to renew its Memorandum of Understanding on water management with San Antonio, Texas, USA. Mayor Ron Nirenberg of San Antonio will lead a delegation on a five-day visit to Windhoek from 24-28 July, culminating in the signing of the revised MoU. The visit will include tours of key projects such as the direct potable reuse plant, the Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant, and an affordable […]

25 July, 2024

Oshiwambo

Ewiliko lipe lovanyasha melelo loshinando sha Windhoek la anifilwa oshilonga shalo.

Elelo loshilando sha Windhoek ola tula moilonga ewiliko lovanyasha velineekelelwa oku ka kwatela komesho ewiliko pefimbo lomudo woshimaliwa sho 2024/25 shalandula komahoololo oo aningilwe mu March 2024. Oo eli Junior Mayor Ginel Goagoseb, adja kofikola yoConcordia College oye takwatele komesho elelo teshingi pamwe na Anchor Hoebeb woko fikola yoko Delta Secondary School eli onga omupedu Mayor. Pefimbo loshiindingili shetulomoilonga lovanyasha mewiliko lelelo loshilando, oo akala Junior Mayor tafiyepo oshinakuwanifwa shaye […]

24 July, 2024

Namibia

Katutura’s Residents Escalate Complaint Over Illegal Electricity Meter Blockages

Katutura's Residents Committee has elevated their complaint against the City of Windhoek to the Electricity Control Board. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the committee, alleges continued unlawful blockages of electricity meters.

23 July, 2024

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee Demands Action from City of Windhoek Over Electricity Blockage

In a recent development, the Katutura Residents Committee, represented by member Shaun Gariseb, has intensified their efforts to address what they describe as unlawful electricity meter blockages by the City of Windhoek. The committee's frustrations stem from the city's failure to respond to their concerns within the designated 48-hour period, prompting further legal action. On Monday morning, July 22nd, Gariseb disclosed that the City of Windhoek had not adhered […]

23 July, 2024

Business / Economics

18 July 2024 Morning Biz News Biz News Roundup: Key Financial Developments

Building Approvals Surge in Windhoek The City of Windhoek has approved 928 building plans in the first half of 2024, valued at N$921.9 million, as reported by The Brief. This represents a 1.4% increase in the number of plans and a substantial 30.0% increase in their value compared to the same period in 2023. However, IJG Securities highlighted a 16.3% decrease in the number of approvals and a marginal 0.1% […]

18 July, 2024

Namibia

City Of Windhoek issues notice on scheduled Water Interruptions in certain areas across the city

The City Of Windhoek has issued a notice on scheduled Water Interruptions in certain areas across the city starting today until Thursday. For today, the Eros suburb is affected. The local authority's, Lydia Amutenya.

16 July, 2024