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.

April 30, 2024 46

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 […]

April 24, 2024 16

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 […]

April 23, 2024 37

Namibia

City Implements Borehole Water Restrictions to Safeguard Water Security

The City of Windhoek has introduced measures limiting industries' use of borehole water to 20% of their total water consumption. This initiative, designed to enhance water security and sustainability, stems from insights gained during the harsh drought of 2015/2016. Lydia Amutenya, spokesperson for the City, provides further details on this decision.

April 23, 2024 32

Oshiwambo

Elelo loshilando sha Windhoek ta li kunghilile oshiwana shikwate nawa omeva.

Elelo lo shilando sha Windhoek ota li pula noku kunghilila oshiwana shi kwate nawa omeva eshi eendama odo hadi yandje omeva ko vakalimo moshilando pangelo da didilikwa dina omeva taa shonopala. Omukanda oo wapitifwa kelelo loshilando owati, ondodo yomeva mee ndama do patatu odo hadi yandje omeva melelo loshilando, oku li pedu osho sha etififwa komuloka wanghundipala wo neudo. Olopota oya ulika kutya ehangano loku andjakaneka omayakulo omeva moshilongo (NamWater), […]

April 18, 2024 32

Namibia

Katutura Residents Challenge City of Windhoek’s Financial Policies

In a bold move to confront what they perceive as unfair and discriminatory practices by the City of Windhoek, members of the Katutura Central Residents Committee took decisive action and met with the Ombudsman. Led by activist Shaun Gariseb, the residents directly challenged the city's leadership over their handling of financial matters, particularly regarding the recent "Swakopmund" S&T conference.

April 17, 2024 44

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Oshiwambo

Elelo loshilando sha Windhoek lawedelako komafiku okushangifa ovakulupe tava diminwapo eengunga davo.

Elelo loshilando sha Windhoek ola shiivifila oshiwana kutya omalishangifo enasha noku dimapo eengunga dovakulupe okwa undulilwa komesho Edi oda popiwa noku yelifwa nawa kwao eli omupopiliko welelo loshilando sha Windhoek Lydia Amutenya, pefimbo leenghundafana odo ali mudo nondjo nghundana yetu yo Future Media news ongula yonena. Amutenya kwati omalishangifo oo ali ena oku xula ngeno mo 15 April 2024, mopaife okwa undulilwa komesho ko 31 May. Okwati omalishangifo okwa hovelele […]

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Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Advocates for Cow Debt Relief: A Call to Action

Leonard Witbeen/Date: April 9, 2024 Shaun Gariseb, a prominent advocate for community welfare, has taken a bold step towards addressing the pressing issue of cow debt relief in Windhoek. In a recent statement, Gariseb announced plans to mobilize support for those excluded from existing relief efforts and reject what he views as inadequate offers from the city. The Katutura Central Committee representative emphasized the importance of inclusivity in relief efforts, […]

April 9, 2024 17

Namibia

Windhoek Municipality Extends Debt Relief Deadline for Pensioners; Shaun Gariseb of Katutura Central Residents Committee Weighs In

The Windhoek municipality has declared an extension of the debt relief deadline for pensioners, now rescheduled for May 31, 2024, from the earlier mentioned date of April 15. Shaun Gariseb, representing the Katutura Central Residents Committee, has provided insights on this announcement.

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City of Windhoek