Windhoek ranks 7th in Africa for high crime rates

Windhoek ranks 7th in Africa for high crime rates

According to the latest crime index statistics by Numbeo, Namibia has the sixth-highest crime index in Africa as of mid-2024, with a score of 63.7. Windhoek ranks as the seventh highest city on the continent with a crime index of 67.6. Socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, inflation, and high living costs, combined with poverty and economic inequality, have contributed to the high crime rate. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the […]

July 18, 2024 529

Namibia

The City of Windhoek launches service app for residents

The City of Windhoek has launched a new mobile app that allows residents to manage accounts and access statements. The app can report incidents like potholes and traffic light issues, submit meter readings, and verify taxis and businesses. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says the app will improve service delivery for Windhoek’s 486 thousand residents.

July 15, 2024 128

Oshiwambo

Aanamagumbo 28 oya pewa omagumbo gawo omape ko Goreagab Dam Exten 4 ohela.

Omagumbo oga tungwa ku Muni gwa Windhoek,ehangano lyo NHE,palongelokumwe nuuministeli weyambulepo lyokomikunda noondoolopa,nelelo lyoshitopolwa Khomas,onga oshitopolwa shoshiluku shotango shopololeka yo Informal Settlement Upgrading Pilot Project. Ya tamekithwa mo 25 March 2024,opololeka otayi lalakanene okutunga omagumbo 400 gena oondunda 2 dhoku lala,mwaangoka go stand alonge,noo flats dhoondunda 1-2 miiluku itatu ,okuthika ku april 2025 mo Goreagab dam Ext 4. Omagumbo otaga kotha oodola 392 000 mwa kwatelwa evi ,kegumbo lyoondunda mbali […]

July 13, 2024 13

Namibia

High rental fees shock Nanso

https://youtu.be/BcYcbGcnnaM By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One The Namibia National Students Organisation’s (Nanso) is demanding that private accommodation rental fees be regulated. The call comes after Nanso discovered that some students are paying up to N$3000 for shared and substandard rooms. Nanso president Dorthea Nangolo revealed this during a presentation of the outcomes of the outcome of the 18th National Students Congress held last week in […]

July 10, 2024 31

Environment

City of Windhoek warns of heightened risk of veld fires

The City of Windhoek says that most veld fires are caused by people and are preventable. With Namibia experiencing a drought, the City’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, has advised residents in fire-prone areas to avoid actions that could lead to the destruction of the environment and property damage.

July 3, 2024 35

Local

The Nedbank CitiDash Returns

Nedbank Namibia is thrilled to announce the launch of the Nedbank CitiDash, an exhilarating race designed for both novice and elite runners. Set to take place on 8 September 2024, this event promises a day of fun, fitness, and fierce competition. The Nedbank CitiDash aims to bring together the community in a celebration of health and athleticism. Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or just starting […]

July 3, 2024 62

Oshiwambo

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apula ovakainhu va vashiive efimano lou leli.

Omupedu president woshilongo Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwati ovakainhu ova pumbwa oku shiiva nghene sha fimana kuvo oku kwa tela komesho oulileli mo ikondo ya yooloka. Ndaitwa edi okwa li tedipopile mo shongalele she xwaxwameko lo vakainhu moikondo yo uleli sho (Nalafem) osho sha ningilwa moshilando pangelo mo WINDHOEK. Oshongalele osha li koshi yexuku olo taliti ‘’Oufemba wo vakainhu oku kwatela komesho ouleli’’. She li kwatelela ku Nandi-Ndaitwah, okwati ovakainhu ovapumbwa oku […]

July 3, 2024 24

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Oshiwambo

Omukainhu wo 44, atulwa mo ipandeko eshi ahekela okanona oshimaliwa, opo ke mulafe poilyo yaye yo paumwne.

Opolifi yo shitopolwa sha Khomas oyati oya tula moipandeko omukainhu womido 44 oo taku tiwa okwa fininikila mo kadjuwo okanona ko kamati komido dili 6, teka heke oku kapa eedola di li N$5.00 opo ke mulafe poilyo yaye yo paumwene. Oo eli omupopiliko wo polifi moshilongo Deputy Kauna Shikwambi, okwa ko leka oshiningwanima ko ikundaneki, tati oshi ningwanima osha ni ngilwa mo mudingonoko wa Tjomuise mo Windhoek. Pefimbo eli okanona […]

July 2, 2024 57 50 34

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Oshiwambo

Omuprima woshilongo ota tipo nawa paife.

Ombelewa yo muprima minister oya shiivifa kutya, omuprima wo shilongo Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, oo akala ata mbulilwa mo shipangelo ota tipo xwepo sha landula eshi ali aningilwa etando mo shipangelo tashi hangwa mo Windhoek. OMukanda owa pi tifilwa oikundaneki onghela, sha la ndula ko mitotolombo tadi ta ndavelifwa ko ikundaneki yo malungula opaungoba kutya, omuprima wo shilongo oku li monghalo yo uyehame ya divilika. Tapopi no shikundaneki sho Nampa, oo eli […]

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