insert_link Business / Economics Windhoek Approves 1,423 Building Plans in this year Despite Slight Decline in Units The City of Windhoek has approved 1,423 building plans so far this year, totaling N$1.62 billion, according to the latest data. IJG Securities reports that this reflects a 1.9% decrease of 27 units compared to the same period last year. However, the overall value of the approvals has experienced a notable increase of 56.7%. Here's the local authority's Lydia Amutenya: todayOctober 21, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Windhoek enforces new water saving rules Following the declaration of a category D severe water scarcity drought by the Council on 31 July 2024, and in line with the City of Windhoek's water management plan, new water-saving measures will be implemented starting 1 September 2024. City spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, has more. Earlier this week, the municipality announced that between 19 and 26 August 2024, it managed to reduce water consumption by 6% which still falls […] todayAugust 29, 2024 85
insert_link Namibia The City of Windhoek launches service app for residents The City of Windhoek has launched a new mobile app that allows residents to manage accounts and access statements. The app can report incidents like potholes and traffic light issues, submit meter readings, and verify taxis and businesses. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says the app will improve service delivery for Windhoek’s 486 thousand residents. todayJuly 15, 2024 121
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
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. todayApril 9, 2024 39
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Unveiling the City of Windhoek Mass Enquiry Protest: Katutura Central Resident’s Committee’s Shaun Gariseb Speaks Out By Leonard Witbeen In a recent statement, Shaun Gariseb sheds light on the upcoming mass inquiry scheduled for February 7th, 2024, regarding the City of Windhoek's promises of debt relief. The protest arises from concerns raised by numerous pensioners who have been eagerly awaiting the fulfillment of commitments made by the City. Gariseb articulates the pressing questions that the pensioners, along with other residents, intend to pose during the mass […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 15
Namibia Katutura Central constituency leadership plans to involve NamFISA to tackle City Of Windhoek debt interest "These people don't want long-lasting solutions ,and they use pensioners to try and make it seem as if they are putting in effort but the reality is they not ,they are running a social service like a private business." says Shaun Gariseb- a local leader in Katutura Central constituency. This is in regards to the City Of Windhoek's "write-off" of debts for pensioners,business and other debtors. todayDecember 13, 2023 22