The Road Fund Administration (RFA) urges the public to make use of the opportunity to have penalties and debts dating back to 2022 and earlier written off. The RFA is also calling on the public to approach its office for the writing off of penalties accumulated from 2023 to date and to make payment arrangements. […]
New streetlights were installed along the trunk road at Ndiyona Settlement in the Kavango East Region. The project, which took three months to complete, was funded by the Kavango East Regional Council at a cost of more than N$1.1 million. For the average person, these are just lights, but for the locals, their settlement just […]
Residents of Mukwe Constituency in the Kavango East Region are calling for immediate action regarding the rising threat of crocodile attacks in their communities. They say if the government does not take action, then they will be forced to take their own drastic measures. During a demonstration at Kamutjonga Village, Mukwe, the residents demanded proactive […]
The Keetmanshoop Town Council hosted an Investment Day aimed at attracting potential investors and unlocking business opportunities in the town. The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, private sector players, government institution representatives, and academics to share insights on unlocking investment opportunities, advancing renewable energy, and strengthening the fiscal and business environment. Keetmanshoop Mayor, Annelize […]
Keetmanshoop Primary School held its first entrepreneurship day for the year. The initiative aimed to inspire learners about entrepreneurship and innovation and to enhance their business skills. Teaching learners financial literacy at an early age helps them to develop healthy and lifelong financial habits. The entrepreneurship day is held annually to raise much-needed funds for […]
Santam and the City of Windhoek have joined hands to enhance public safety through the launch of a billboard to raise fire and flood risk awareness in the capital. The billboard contains flood warning signs to help save lives as well as reduce the risk of injury and property damage. The City of Windhoek Mayor, […]
The disregard for customary laws by some traditional authorities has resulted in persistent leadership succession squabbles. This is according to the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, who has appealed to traditional leaders to show greater tolerance and respect for customary laws. !Nawases-Taeyele was speaking at the opening of the Legal Framework […]
Administrators of the City of Windhoek briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning on urban development, infrastructure, and market plans. Committee Chairperson Iipumbu Shiimi explained that the committee is keen to support initiatives that foster sustainable growth and improve the quality of life for residents. “There are several overlapping issues, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has promised to ensure the decongestion of overpopulated informal settlements through the informal settlement upgrading programme. President Nandi-Ndaitwah promised this during a meet-and-greet of Swapo Party members and sympathisers along the B1 road in Otavi. The President, who was on her way from northern Namibia, revealed that towns such as Keetmanshoop, Windhoek, […]
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, marking the start of construction for 79 new houses under the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme. The project, located in Extension 8, aims to improve living conditions, formalise informal settlements, and address the housing backlog in Namibia. NHE’s Manager for Infrastructure Development, […]
