insert_link Namibia Blacklisting Recommended for Company Accused of Tender Irregularities The Finance and Public Enterprises ministry review panel has recommended that the Oshakati Town Council apply for the blacklisting of Truth Investments CC, a company accused of using false certificates to secure a N$7.3-million road upgrading tender. The company, owned by Jafet Mvula, allegedly submitted false documents to win the tender in August last year. The review panel's order, dated December 4, 2023, advises the council to apply for the […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Shingenge encourages thunderstorm affected residents to approach OTC Omuthiya Town Council (OTC) spokesperson, Ottilie Shingenge, is urging residents of Omuthiya who have been adversely affected by a recent thunderstorm to contact them for any assistance needed. Shingenge made this statement in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, following their assessment of the damage caused by the thunderstorm to eight residents within the town. Despite the town having insufficient budgetary provisions for addressing damages caused by natural disasters, […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa’s Town Council allocates portion of land to the Namibian Police Force The Ondangwa Town Council has designated a segment of land, spanning more than 6000 square metres, to the Namibian Police Force for the establishment of a substation at Omashaka. todayJanuary 10, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Oshakati Town Council officially opened two taxi ranks On Thursday, the Oshakati Town Council officially opened two taxi ranks designed for the Oshakati-Ondangwa and Oshakati-Endola routes. These taxi ranks, built at a total cost of N$1.5 million, had N$520,000 allocated for the Oshakati-Endola taxi rank and over N.dollars 1 million allocated for the Oshakati-Ondangwa taxi rank. The construction phase was completed within a concise three-month period. Mayor Leonard Hango of Oshakati highlighted that the council had earmarked funds […] todayDecember 22, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia OTC invests 4.1 million in electrification projects The Ongwediva Town Council has recently completed an electrification project in Sky Phase 3, investing N$4.1 million into the initiative. During the project's inauguration, Shalyefu highlighted the council's dedication to promptly delivering essential services to residents. This effort will provide electricity to 151 plots in the area. Additionally, Shalyefu mentioned the earlier completion of sewer projects in Sky Phase 1 and Extension 15, which occurred in July. todayDecember 21, 2023 22
insert_link Namibia The Ondangwa Town Council officially delivered 231 fully serviced plots On Thursday, the Ondangwa Town Council officially delivered 231 fully serviced plots in the Omashaka informal settlement. Among this number, 37 plots were allocated to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia. Ismael Namgongo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ondangwa Town Council, highlighted that this endeavor aligns with the council’s five-year strategic plan. Namgongo emphasized the council's commitment to addressing housing and land provision challenges. He noted that this initiative […] todayDecember 15, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Opuwo pensioners hailed for honouring monthly council bills Opuwo Mayor Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has commended some Opuwo senior citizens for their unwavering commitment to paying their monthly water bills, rates and taxes. Mbinge-Tjeundo was speaking during the council’s end-of-year pensioners’ ceremony on Wednesday, which was organised to honour elderly individuals for their presence in the community, and for their wisdom, and persistent dedication, all of which contribute greatly to the town. The mayor stated that pensioners’ responsible approach sets […] todayDecember 7, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Opuwo Town Council maintains status quo The Opuwo Town Council on Tuesday re-elected its councillors in their various positions. In an election held at the town council chambers, Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo, a Popular Democratic Movement councillor, retained her mayoral position after accepting an unopposed nomination from fellow party member Kaare Lucuis Mupya. Kasipo Kakondo, a PDM councillor, will deputise Mbinge-Tjeundo. Mupya was re-elected as the management committee’s chairperson, while PDM’s Forester Matjiru Tjijahura and Swapo veteran Wilhelmine […] todayDecember 6, 2023 18