insert_link Namibia Councillor Ndeshihafela Larandja Elected as New Mayor of Windhoek Councillor Ndeshihafela Larandja has been elected as the new Mayor of Windhoek following the inauguration held yesterday. Larandja was elected alongside Councillor Clemecia Hanases, who assumes the Deputy Mayor role for the second time, unopposed. Larandja expressed his gratitude and commitment to fulfilling the city's strategic goals for the 2022-2027 term. He pledged to lead with respect, objectivity, and clarity of purpose, ensuring the successful implementation of council resolutions […] today22 January, 2025
Namibia New Village Council Planned for Tsintsabis Oshikoto SWAPO Party regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu revealed plans to establish a village council in Tsintsabis to better serve the community's needs. This announcement was made as Moses Khumub was introduced as the new Guinas constituency councillor, succeeding the late Marthinu Kainda. today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia In Arandis, Emergency Response and Traffic Management Centre groundbreaking scheduled for today The official groundbreaking for the construction of the Arandis Emergency Response and Traffic Management Centre is set to take place today. Irene Jacobs of the Arandis Town Council shared details on the project's significance for B2 road users. today12 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama on Local Authorities and Audits Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama recently shared his insights on the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in Namibia, particularly regarding audits, financial mismanagement, and poor service delivery. Speaking in a recent interview, Sheehama emphasized the long-standing issues that have plagued local authorities and the steps being taken to address them. Sheehama pointed out that the frustration surrounding local authorities isn't a recent development. "This has been an […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Deputy President Says Government Is Collaborating with Development Bank to Aid Indebted Municipalities S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government is working with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to secure resources to assist municipalities that are in debt. Municipalities owe creditors 116.5-billion-rand, with 75.3-percent of this debt more than 90 days overdue. In turn municipalities in 2023/2024 were owed 339.9-billion-rand. Answering questions in the National Assembly yesterday, Mashatile said it is concerning that many municipalities are in financial stress: today1 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Activist Warns Against Secret Renewal of Redforce Contract Windhoek residents and ratepayers, activist Shaun Gariseb has issued a reminder that Redforce's contract with the City of Windhoek is set to expire on November 21, 2024. He warns against any hidden renewal plans, noting that the Anti-Corruption Commission has yet to release its report on Redforce’s initial appointment, which he claims lacked due process and council resolution. today30 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust To South Africa, ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust. He delivered the OR Tambo memorial lecture in Ekurhuleni yesterday evening. Sunday marked the 107th birthday of the late former ANC president Oliver Tambo, the party’s longest-serving president. Ramaphosa says even as the government of national unity continues to make progress, the electoral outcome put in the starkest of terms what the ANC […] today28 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek City Police Boost Security with Donation of 10 CCTV Cameras The City of Windhoek has received a donation of 10 CCTV cameras from the Khomas Regional Council, aimed at enhancing safety for residents in various constituencies. The cameras will be handed over to the City Police Department for operations and maintenance, and will be strategically installed in identified crime hotspots in collaboration with constituency offices. Monitored from the Windhoek City Police Command and Dispatch Centre, the cameras will facilitate a […] today28 October, 2024
