insert_link Namibia Windhoek Extends Deadline for Voluntary Exchange of Katutura and Khomasdal Houses The Municipal Council of Windhoek has provided an update on the Voluntary Exchange Programme for houses built in the 1959-1960s in Katutura and Khomasdal. The initiative, designed to celebrate and conserve the city’s heritage, has seen 23 applications so far. The council has extended the deadline to February 2025 to encourage further participation, especially from areas with low representation. Homeowners of qualifying properties are invited to apply for modern homes […] todayDecember 11, 2024 14
insert_link Local UPDATE ON THE VOLUNTARY EXCHANGE OF THE 1959-1960s KATUTURA AND KHOMASDAL HOUSES PROGRAMME The Municipal Council of Windhoek is pleased to provide an update on the Voluntary Exchange of the 1959-1960s Katutura and Khomasdal Houses Programme. This initiative seeks to celebrate our history by recognizing, protecting, and conserving our city’s heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. The Council invited homeowners of houses built between 1959 and the 1960s in the townships of Katutura (Herero, Damara, Nama, Ovambo, Donkerhoek, Gemengde) […] todayDecember 11, 2024 6
Namibia City’s outskirts pose public health crisis In a recent interview with Future Media News, Community Development Committee member for Windhoek's Khomasdal and 7de Laan areas- Rita Shipanga sheds light on the pressing issues plaguing her community, where the lack of proper sanitation facilities poses a significant threat to public health. Experiencing similar challanges is Community leader Peterstone Thapalo from the Tobias Hainyeko constituency in the city. todayMay 22, 2024 58
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Reinhold Benjamin Schroeder Advocates for Homeless Rights in Khomasdal In a poignant account, Reinhold Benjamin Schroeder sheds light on the challenges faced by the homeless community residing near the Stadium in Khomasdal. In an exclusive interview with Future Media News' Leonard Witbeen, Schroeder emphasizes the dire living conditions, lack of basic amenities, and the need for government intervention to address their plight. Living Conditions Amidst COVID-19 Uncertainty: Benjamin begins by highlighting the absence of essential facilities such as bathrooms, […] todayJanuary 26, 2024 16