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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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INTERVIEW: Usakos Mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz Addresses Allegations of Mismanagement

  In response to recent allegations regarding the Usakos Town Council, Mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz spoke out to clarify misconceptions and defend the council's actions. During an interview, she expressed her disappointment with the Namibian newspaper, claiming that its reporting has been misleading and unfair. Simeon-Kurtz emphasized that the town is indeed developing and that the council has maintained transparency in its operations. The mayor outlined several ongoing initiatives aimed at […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 46 2

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Namibia

City of Windhoek adopts plan for Groot Aub infrastructure

The City of Windhoek has addressed concerns raised relating to issues raised by local farmers in Groot Aub. The City of Windhoek says that they acknowledge that managing a fast-growing area like Groot Aub requires a comprehensive regulatory framework addressing land tenure, zoning, and infrastructure all aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life. The Windhoek Municipal Council adopted an Action Plan that addresses a range of critical areas. The initial […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 18

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Namibia

Rundu faces severe water crisis

Rundu is currently facing a water crisis, with many households going without water for hours daily and schools having to send children home due to shortages. The Rundu Town Council attributes the problem to outdated water infrastructure that cannot accommodate the growing population. Governor of the Kavango East region, Bonifatius Wakudumo.  

todayOctober 21, 2024 32

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Namibia

Windhoek approves 5-year electrification plan

The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a five-year plan to bring electricity to 4,000 homes in informal settlements. The project, which started on Wednesday, is part of the City’s effort to improve living conditions in these areas. It includes providing power to 249 households and installing street lights, along with medium- and low-voltage networks. Here’s the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni.

todaySeptember 19, 2024 22

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Africa

South Africa’s Gauteng province launches water data hub – residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues

    By Craig Sheridan, University of the Witwatersrand   South Africa is a water scarce country. In other words it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security – the ability to ensure sustainable access to good quality water. The country’s economic hub and biggest population centre, Gauteng province, has suffered sequential water crises that have been a blend of both factors, combined […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 10

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Trans Namib’s hydrogen-powered train expected by April 2025

TransNamib has temporarily suspended a project to convert two locomotives to run on hydrogen and diesel using locally produced green hydrogen. This follows the approval of a N$2.6 billion loan from the Development Bank of Namibia and the Development Bank of Southern Africa to help modernise its fleet. TransNamib and the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme expect a hydrogen-powered locomotive operational by April next year, according to TransNamib spokesperson Abigail Raubenheimer. […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 37

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