Water Supply Interruptions in Walvis Bay Expected From 5th-7th November

Water Supply Interruptions in Walvis Bay Expected From 5th-7th November

NamWater has announced planned water supply interruptions for Walvis Bay from 5 to 7 November 2024, due to final work on the Collector 2–Collector 1 pipeline upgrade. The project aims to enhance long-term water reliability in the region. During this period, water flows will be restricted, especially on Fehlmann, N, and E supply lines, with limited water from the Swartbank source. Increased flow from Dorop South will help, but residents […]

October 30, 2024 12

Namibia

City of Windhoek Clarifies Misleading Claims on District Hospital Land Sale

The City of Windhoek has responded to recent inaccurate reports alleging that land allocated for the Windhoek District Hospital is being sold. An article published in the Windhoek Observer on October 24, suggested that CoW was transferring this land to a private entity and insinuated that the Ministry of Health and Social Services misled the public during a recent groundbreaking ceremony. In its response, the City clarified the facts regarding […]

October 25, 2024 19

Africa

Ten Bodies Recovered After Fuel Tanker Explosion in Kampala

A fuel tanker explosion in Kampala, Uganda, resulted in the recovery of ten bodies, according to a Reuters witness. The tanker overturned around 3:00 PM local time in the Kigoogwa suburb, located on the northern outskirts of the city along the road connecting Kampala to Gulu. Police confirmed that several individuals may have lost their lives, and others sustained injuries in the incident.

October 23, 2024 5