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

Katutura Residents Committee

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Katutura Residents Threaten Strike Over Windhoek’s Rate Increase

  The Katutura Residents Committee has threatened to strike in response to the City of Windhoek's recent 5% rate hike. Committee spokesperson Shaun Gariseb expressed growing frustration among residents, who feel ignored and exploited by city leadership. The stark warning comes after the City of Windhoek announced on Tuesday that municipal tariffs, including water, rates and taxes, sewage, and waste management, would increase by 5% as of 1 October. Residents […]

todayOctober 25, 2024 20

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Windhoek Council Implements 5% Increase in Municipal Tariffs Amid Activist Outcry

The Municipal Council of Windhoek has officially announced a 5% increase in municipal tariffs, effective from October 1. This decision was confirmed in a media statement issued by the city on Tuesday afternoon, following approval on June 14. The new tariffs apply to essential municipal services, including water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management. The announcement has sparked outrage among activists, including Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Resident's Committee, […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 35

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Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Responds to Criticism

  In a recent statement, Katutura Central Constituency councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo addressed concerns raised by community member Shaun Gariseb regarding his approach to constituency matters. Katjaimo clarified that Gariseb's comments stem from a misunderstanding of his office's responsibilities. Firstly, Katjaimo emphasized that he has written thousands of letters similar to Gariseb’s during one-on-one consultations with community members. "I used my office letterhead because these letters pertain to my official […]

todaySeptember 23, 2024 10

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INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Criticizes /Khomas Regional Governor for Lack of Action on Key Issues

    Shaun Gariseb of the Katutura Residents Committee has voiced strong criticism against /Khomas Regional Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua, highlighting the pressing issues facing the residents of Windhoek and the broader /Khomas region. Speaking on the current situation, Gariseb pointed out the severe impact of municipal mismanagement, including escalating debt and inadequate access to essential services like water and electricity. Gariseb emphasized that despite the governor’s role in management council […]

todayAugust 14, 2024 16

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Katutura Residents Committee Exposes Alleged Corruption at City and Calls for Action

Today at Windhoek's Jacob Marenga Secondary School in Katutura The Katutura Residents Committe has planned a meeting. Scheduled for 11:00 AM, the conference aims to shed light on serious allegations involving top officials of the City of Windhoek. Key topics slated for discussion include evidence implicating officials in alleged Solar Billing System fraud including extensive email communications allegedly covering up irregularities. The committee's Shaun Gariseb.  

todayJuly 10, 2024 59

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INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee Member Shaun Gariseb on Electricity Control Board’s Cancellation Of Tariff Increases

In a recent statement, Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, expressed his satisfaction with the intervention by the minister Thomas Alweendo regarding electricity issues. Gariseb's comments highlight the significance of leadership and public participation in addressing the community's concerns. Ministerial Intervention and Public Support Gariseb began by expressing his happiness with the minister's intervention, which he had requested in an appeal review. "I'm very, very happy that […]

todayJuly 4, 2024 9

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INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Rally Against Electricity Price Hikes, Prepare for Demonstration and Legal Action

In a proactive response to proposed electricity price hikes by the Electricity Control Board (ECB), residents of Katutura have launched a concerted effort to voice their discontent and seek redress. Spearheaded by Shaun Gariseb, a prominent member of the Katutura Residents Committee, the community has initiated an online petition that has rapidly gained momentum, nearing 10,000 signatures. Gariseb, speaking passionately about the community's concerns, emphasized the urgency of their actions. […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 16

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