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

Katutura Residents Committee

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Katutura Residents Mobilize Against Electricity Price Hikes

In a proactive response to proposed electricity price hikes by the Electricity Control Board, residents of Katutura have launched a concerted effort to voice their discontent and seek redress. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, says the community has initiated an online petition that has rapidly gained momentum, nearing 10,000 signatures.  

todayJuly 3, 2024 54

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City Residents Actively Oppose Windhoek Electricity Tariff Hike Request to ECB

Shaun Gariseb of the Katutura Residents Committee, is taking a stand against the proposed electricity tariff increase in Windhoek. In adherence to the Electricity Act and regulations, Gariseb recently lodged objections with the Electricity Control Board. He argues that the proposed 10% hike, put forward by the City of Windhoek, fails to consider the economic hardships facing residents.   From the Civic organization BasicIncome Grant Coalition, Rinaani Musutua weighs in. […]

todayJune 10, 2024 52

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Katutura Residents Committee Member Shaun Gariseb Speaks Out on Latest City of Windhoek Update

In a recent development concerning the ongoing saga between the Katutura Residents Committee and the City of Windhoek, committee member Shaun Gariseb has stepped forward to shed light on the latest update. The situation, fraught with frustration and a lack of cooperation, has led the committee to consider legal action as their next course of action. Gariseb's statements, delivered with a sense of urgency and determination, underscore the gravity of […]

todayMay 10, 2024 25

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Challenges in Transparency: A Perspective from Katutura Resident’s Committee Member Shaun Gariseb on City of Windhoek

In the landscape of governance and municipal administration, transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of a healthy and functional democracy. However, recent events in Windhoek have shed light on concerning patterns of opacity within the City of Windhoek's operations, raising questions about accountability and public trust. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Resident's Committee, recently shared insights into the challenges faced when attempting to engage with the City of […]

todayApril 30, 2024 30

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Windhoek Deputy Mayor criticizes Katutura residents committee over debt relief plan

https://youtu.be/yENxyZgNh6o     By Valeria Handobe, via News on One   Windhoek deputy mayor, Joseph Uapingene, called the Katutura Residents Committee ungrateful and described their call to review the debt relief programme as unreasonable. According to Uapingene, the committee should have simply expressed gratitude for the 100% debt write-off for pensioners and the 50% off for non-pensioners, instead of rejecting it. Uapingene's remarks come after the committee submitted a petition […]

todayApril 23, 2024 44

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Successful Debt Relief Registration for Pensioners Since February 15th, Reports Katutura Resident’s Committee Member

Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Resident's Committee, has noted significant progress in the debt relief registration for pensioners since February 15th. According to Gariseb, the registration process has been highly successful, with large numbers of pensioners participating from the outset. He emphasized that the evident demand underscores the pressing need for this relief provision among pensioners. He shared this additional challenge.  

todayMarch 15, 2024 16

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City of Windhoek’s clarity on the Debt Relief Programme approved by Council.

  The City of Windhoek responds to statements made by Benestus Kandundu, a former City of Windhoek Councillor and Chairperson of the Katutura Residents Committee, regarding the recently approved debt relief programme. Contrary to Mr. Kandundu's claims, the City of Windhoek has been diligently working on a debt relief plan for over a year, even before the Katutura Residents Committee approached the City with their request. The Windhoek Municipal Council […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 21

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