insert_link Namibia Free Water Meters Launched in Grootfontein Photo: Grootfontein Municipality Grootfontein municipality has begun providing free prepaid water meters to residents as a measure to reduce outstanding debts and increase town revenue. Municipal official Luke Salomo reports that more than 600 residents applied for the meters since the programme started. today8 December, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Minister Sankwasa and Activists Criticize Windhoek Council Mismanagement Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised serious concerns over Windhoek City Council, citing delays in infrastructure, housing, and informal settlement projects. The minister said the government had allocated 750 million N$ to the city for land servicing, sanitation, water supply, and construction of 10,000 houses, yet no concrete plan has been presented. Sankwasa described internal disputes among councillors and management as major obstacles, with personal and political […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Zambezi Residents Alarmed by Armyworm Damage Residents of Zambezi’s Kongola area are worried about armyworms damaging their crops. According to One Africa TV's NewsOnOne journalist, Ellen Shihepo, Kongola headman Maino George Manyando expressed concerns over the threat to food security in the community. Despite the damage, a resident shared satisfaction with the Mahangu yields. Catch NewsOnOne on One Africa tv weeknights at 7 on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream free on oneafrica.tv today28 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents to Protest ACC Over Redforce Investigation Delays Windhoek residents are set to demonstrate at the ACC headquarters on January 27, 2025, demanding progress in the three-year-old Redforce contract investigation. Activist Shaun Gariseb condemned the prolonged delay, citing household hardships caused by a faulty billing system. Protestors allege evidence tampering in Gobabis and claim the contract was improperly approved. They vow to intensify actions if their calls for fairness and accountability are ignored. today15 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Sudanese Army Recaptures Wad Madani, Civilians Celebrate Victory Civilians and soldiers celebrated in Wad Madani, Sudan's El Gezira state capital, after its recapture by the Sudanese army from the paramilitary Rapid Support Services. According to Reuters, the victory marks a potential turning point in the nearly two-year civil war. Jubilant residents expressed relief after enduring a year of hardship under paramilitary control. today14 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ongwediva Town Council Urges Residents to Follow Proper Land Application Procedures The Ongwediva Town Council is advising residents to avoid occupying illegal or prohibited land and to instead follow the proper procedures when applying for land to secure ownership.OTC's Spokesperson is Ottilie Shingenge: today8 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Johannesburg Metro Confirms Lilian Ngoyi Street Project 22% Complete After Delays The Johannesburg metro has confirmed that the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project in the CBD is 22-percent complete - a year after a devastating explosion. Mayoral committee member for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the project has stalled, with dire consequences for road users, businesses and residents. So far, more than 17-million-rand has been spent out of the total of almost 180-million-rand allocated for the project's completion. Kunene told SABC […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Omuthiya faces severe water crisis Omuthiya, in the Oshikoto region, is currently facing a severe water crisis, with some residents going without water for several days, even up to a week. Local business owners have expressed frustration, saying that the lack of water makes it impossible to operate. Omuthiyagwiipundi is the capital of the Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia and it is situated approximately 10 kilometres from Etosha National Park. It has about 7,500 residents today30 September, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshiwana mo mudingonoko wa Havana mo Windhoek , sha hafela eenghendabala doku hovela no ilonga yo ku tunga oshipangelo. Ovakalimo va dja meenele do malukanda moshilando pangelo moWindhoek ova tambulako no maoko ashambekela eenghendabala de pangelo eshi la kufa etokolo oku va etela endiki lo uhaku popepi navo. Oshiwana sha dja mo malukanda ayooloka oshilando pangelo, onghela okwali sha ka kala eendombwedi de hovelo loilonga yo kutunga oshipangelo sha kula momudingonoko wa Windhoek, osho tashi tengenekwa shi ka kale sha fikamifwapo ko shimaliwa shee N$16 billion, tashi ka tungwa […] today17 May, 2024
