insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: In Gobabis, Shelter Foundation Rally in Epako Ends in Arrest and Injuries GOBABIS – The Right to Shelter Foundation faced a tense confrontation with municipal authorities and police over a planned rally on 22 November at the soccer field behind Epako Secondary School. Wynand Lukas, the organization’s second-in-command, explained that the foundation had followed proper procedures by notifying the municipality and police of its intention to hold a public gathering on informal settlement land. However, two other political parties — the […] today24 November, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, DA Demands Accountability Over R1 Billion Municipal Deficit In S.A, the DA in the Free State is calling for urgent accountability, as the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality ends the 2023/2024 financial year with a one-billion-rand deficit. Over the past year, revenue stood at 1.73-billion-rand while expenses reached 2.82-billion-rand. The DA’s, Alison Oates, says this financial mismanagement directly affects residents, who continue to face water shortages, electricity instability, and deteriorating municipal services: today19 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Implements Taxi Numbering System Under Transport Act The Walvis Bay's Municipality has initiated a taxi numbering system to comply with the Road Transportation Act of 1977. Speaking to One Africa TV's Adolf Kaure is Anita Kaihiva, the acting manager for public relations and customer services at the local authority: today17 January, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Gobabis Community to Stage Mass Demonstration Against Municipal Injustices The Gobabis community is set to stage a mass protest, driven by longstanding grievances over social and economic injustices perpetuated by the local municipality. The protest, spearheaded by Veronia Mokaleng-Kuzeeko, a regional activist, will see community members gather to demand accountability and improved services from the Gobabis municipality. During a conversation, the activist outlined the issues prompting the demonstration. "The water infrastructure in Gobabis is severely compromised, with regular […] today29 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia 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 […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay taxi drivers go on strike Walvis Bay’s taxi operators staged a protest against potholes and exorbitant traffic fines in the town on Tuesday. The group intends to deliver a petition to the municipality on Wednesday. The protest was sparked by the municipality's failure to address their concerns after receiving two petitions in 2023. Here is Walvis Bay Mayor, Trevino Forbes. today13 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Tsumeb Municipality Initiates Formalization Projects for Kuvukiland to Enhance Living Conditions The Tsumeb Municipality has launched initiatives to formalize the Kuvukiland informal area, with a targeted completion date by the end of this year. Municipal spokesperson Stella Imalwa-Nangolo, in an interview with Nampa, emphasized the objective of improving residents' living conditions by providing essential services, simultaneously elevating the overall status of the town. Imalwa-Nangolo expressed the municipality's commitment to enhancing Tsumeb's standing, especially given its recognition as one of Namibia's tourist […] today22 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo Municipality Unveils State-of-the-Art Machinery for Road Development Otjiwarongo's Municipality revealed its newly acquired heavy machinery on Thursday, aimed at advancing road construction and maintenance in the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, emphasized the necessity of this modern fleet for Otjiwarongo, an economic hub, given that the existing equipment is 60 years old. The fleet, valued at N$10.7 million, comprises a grader, roller compactor, front-end loader, and a 14,000-liter water tank truck. Uerikua highlighted the strategic importance of […] today19 January, 2024
