insert_link NamibiaVictory for Residents as RedForce Contracts End, Gariseb Calls for Stronger Internal Debt Recovery The decision by the current Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa to end local authorities’ contracts with RedForce is being hailed as a major victory after three years of persistent advocacy, says Shaun Gariseb of the Rate Payers and Residents Committee. He urges strengthening internal debt recovery departments to ease pressure on residents. today6 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaBallotti’s Relocation Pledge Unfulfilled at Katutura Youth Complex Over 500 homeless people continue to live at the Katutura Youth Complex despite Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti’s pledge three months ago to relocate them, Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne reports. The plan, agreed upon in April with the /Khomas regional governor and City officials, sought to restore Windhoek’s stadiums to their intended use. However, no action has been taken, and the facilities’ condition continues to worsen. today30 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMillions Earmarked for Affordable Housing Push Plans to build more than 270 low-income houses in Windhoek’s informal settlements will cost around N$93 million, according to Governor Sam Nujoma. He shared the update during the State of the Region Address covered by NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus. So far, 11 new homes worth N$2.7 million have already been completed under the upgrade scheme. today14 July, 2025
insert_link Interview TranscriptsInterview: Herbert Jauch Welcomes New Momentum on Housing Delivery Targets Social Justice Activist Herbert Jauch says recent comments by Urban and Rural Development Minister Sankwasa James Sankwasa offer a promising sign that government may finally be taking its housing delivery obligations more seriously. Speaking after a housing handover event, Jauch noted that past political declarations — including former President Hage Geingob’s pledge to eradicate informal settlements — have failed to translate into tangible outcomes. “Nothing has happened ever after. But […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaMaxuilili’s Daughter Criticizes Swapo’s Headquarters Location Julia Maxuilili, daughter of the late Nathaniel Maxuilili, expressed her disapproval of Swapo’s decision to build its headquarters next to Katutura State Hospital. Speaking to One Africa Tv NewsOnOne’s Josia Shiweda, she stated that her father, a prominent Swapo member who passed away in 1999, would not have supported the move. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 […] today18 February, 2025
