insert_link Namibia Councils owe NamPower N$912 million Electricity Control Board CEO Robert Kahimise (Photo: ECB) Local authorities, state-owned enterprises, and electricity distributors owe NamPower a combined N$912 million, according to the Electricity Control Board (ECB), with more than half of the amount linked to breached repayment agreements. ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise said N$557 million relates to agreements that have not been honoured. Mariental Municipality is the largest debtor, owing N$233 million, followed by Gobabis, Karasburg, […] today15 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Poor Service Delivery Shifts Voter Support, Says Analyst Kudumo Political analyst Marius Kudumo told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that operational challenges and weak performance in key towns formerly led by opposition parties, such as Windhoek and Walvis Bay, prompted voters to change their support in the recent elections. He noted that citizens are prioritising effective service delivery, a factor that enabled Swapo to reclaim control of most regional constituencies and local authorities. today3 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Katima Mulilo Town Council orders companies to collect vehicles tied to unapproved land deal By Jackson Kunatela The Katima Mulilo Town Council has ordered three companies to retrieve vehicles and equipment linked to a controversial land-exchange arrangement that was carried out without mandatory ministerial approval. Town officials confirmed that eight vehicles, along with laptops and a drone, must be collected within 14 days after the council formally deregistered the assets earlier this month. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development had previously instructed the […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia ECN confirms ballot paper discrepancies rectified ahead of 2025 elections The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that all discrepancies in the ballot papers for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections have been fully resolved. Spokesperson De Wet Siluka told the media, “The Commission herewith informs the nation that all the ballot paper discrepancies have been rectified and the correct amount of ballot papers were delivered. All costs for printing the additional ballot papers were carried out […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia IPC leader Penduleni Itula pledges support to government policies By: Envale Matheus Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has pledged his party’s support to the Namibian government in implementing policies that benefit citizens. The announcement was made on Monday at the State House in Windhoek, following a meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Itula also reaffirmed IPC’s role as the official opposition, stressing the need to hold the government accountable and carefully scrutinise policy implementation, particularly at the […] today7 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Victory for Residents as RedForce Contracts End, Gariseb Calls for Stronger Internal Debt Recovery The decision by the current Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa to end local authorities’ contracts with RedForce is being hailed as a major victory after three years of persistent advocacy, says Shaun Gariseb of the Rate Payers and Residents Committee. He urges strengthening internal debt recovery departments to ease pressure on residents. today6 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Unpaid water bills put pressure on NamWater Oshakati purification Plant “The top 12 indebted local authorities collectively owe NamWater about N$889 million.” WINDHOEK, 12 March - The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) is facing financial strain, with outstanding payments for water services reaching N$2.4 billion by the end of February 2025. The corporation's latest figures reveal a 16% increase from N$2.1 billion in June 2024, raising concerns about the sustainability of the country's water supply infrastructure. NamWater […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Renews Cooperation with Local Authorities The City of Windhoek has reaffirmed its partnership with various sister local authorities by renewing their memorandum of understanding. The agreement aims to tackle shared challenges and promote collective development efforts. Reporting for One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne, Selma Taapopi. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free on oneafrica.tv today22 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ratepayers Call for Accountability in Local Corruption Investigations Ratepayers from Windhoek, Gobabis, the Right to Shelter organization, and the Okahandja Concerned Group have submitted a petition to the ACC, seeking clarity on investigations into corruption allegations against local authorities. Shaun Gariseb claims that investigations are progressing slowly, and key evidence is being compromised. today28 January, 2025
