Okakarara Shack Dwellers Federation homeowners live in unhygienic conditions

Homeowners under the Okakarara Shack Dwellers Federation have been living in unhygienic conditions due to a faulty drainage system. The town’s Chief Executive Officer, Ehrnst Katjiku, says the affected residents will, in the meantime, be provided with a short-term solution. More than 1,000 Okakarara residents own houses through the Shark Dwellers Federation. However, since 2019, […]

National Council to resume

The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has announced the resumption of the eighth session of the National Council, which is scheduled to last for the next three weeks. He emphasised the importance of a speedy yet effective review process, with a particular focus on the eight urgent Bills that have already been referred to […]

WEEKEND CRIME REPORT

Robberies, theft, murder, suicide, culpable homicide, and possession of harmful substances were crimes reported by the Police this past weekend. Three deaths by suicide were recorded, the first being Mashadia Marques, a resident of Windhoek’s Dorado Valley. She hanged herself at home, allegedly following an argument with her husband. Sem Johannes from Windhoek’s Wanaheda also […]

NDF, BDF promote cultural practises through various activities at operation Hanganee II

As part of the just-ended operation Hanganee II, the Namibian Defence Force and its counterpart from Botswana promoted cultural practises through various activities. Speaking at the cultural day held at Gobabis, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate stressed that culture plays a significant role in promoting mutual understanding and appreciating one another as sister countries. Nganate emphasised […]

Irregularities at Karasburg Town Council concerns community

The Karasburg community also raised its concerns with the minister regarding the alleged irregularities at the Town Council. These include the dormancy of the Council’s Built Together Housing Programme, irregular appointments, and water and electricity issues. The community reiterated the complaints it lodged with the minister. Minister Uutoni explained that replacements in any local authority […]

Local authorities warned against irregular and unprocedural appointments

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has warned local authorities against irregular and unprocedural staff appointments. Uutoni sounded the warning following a closed-door engagement with political office bearers and the administration of the Karasburg Town Council over controversies surrounding the appointments of the Acting CEO and Personal Assistant to the Mayor.   […]