insert_link South Africa S.A’s Human Settlements minister talks global human settlement reforms S.A's Human Settlements minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed Team South Africa’s commitment to global human settlement reforms at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt. This marks the forum's first African session in 20 years. Kubayi emphasised South Africa’s focus on sustainable cities, advancement and implementation of sustainable urbanisation and supporting vulnerable communities as it reflects on 30 years of democracy: todayNovember 5, 2024 15
insert_link Local Highlights from the Municipal Council of Windhoek ordinary council meeting held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Windhoek Council to sell outdated electricity substations for residential use The City of Windhoek plans to sell outdated electricity substations for residential usage in the city's oldest townships. At least 25 substations with a total land area of more than 2.3 hectares have been identified for this purpose. The identified substations are located on erven, each measuring 450 square meters or more, and will be transformed into residential […] todayOctober 28, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay joins youth climate action fund Walvis Bay will join 38 other local authorities in partnering with the US-based Johns Hopkins University's new Youth Climate Action Fund. The city will receive close to N$1 million to support youth-led climate action initiatives. Mayor Trevino Forbes says the funding will advance community goals, such as meeting de-carbonisation commitments and reducing consumption-based emissions. todayMay 13, 2024 89
insert_link Namibia Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: We Should Think Creatively About Climate Financing for African Women By Kate Okorie, via bird story agency Approval and funding for the eagerly anticipated Loss and Damage Fund on the first day of the United Nations climate change conference, or COP28, in Dubai, was widely lauded. The Fund will assist developing countries battling climate crises. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Sierra Leonean politician and finance professional currently serving as Freetown's mayor and Co-Chair of C40 cities, called for the fund to be distributed […] todayDecember 8, 2023 30