City of Windhoek

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 […]

2 July, 2024

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 […]

2 July, 2024

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 […]

2 July, 2024

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 […]

1 July, 2024

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, […]

1 July, 2024

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 […]

28 June, 2024

Namibia

ECB withholds tariff increase applications for distributors

The Electricity Control Board has withheld the applications for new tariff increases submitted by power distributors NORED and the City of Windhoek. The decision was made due to non-compliance with ECB conditions. ECB Executive for Technical Regulation, Petrus Johannes.

27 June, 2024

Local

Bank Windhoek, City of Windhoek celebrate MSME Day with entrepreneurs

Celebrated annually on 27 June is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day, designated by the United Nations to highlight the potential of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to transform economies, foster job creation and promote equitable economic growth. Bank Windhoek’s Head of SME, Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, highlighted that SMEs are the backbone of Namibia’s economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and […]

26 June, 2024

Local

Capricorn Group Changemakers donate winter items to vulnerable senior citizens

On Friday, 21 June, Capricorn Group employees, in their role as Changemakers, demonstrated their commitment to making a positive impact in the community when they hosted a winter warmer event for vulnerable pensioners from Katutura Old Age Home and the Khomasdal Old Age Home. Changemakers donated winter items like knee blankets, socks, gloves, beanies, scarves and toiletries worth N$ 20 000.00. The employees further treated the elderly […]

24 June, 2024