Hertta-Maria Amutenja Gobabis Municipality workers through their labour union representative, Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU), have threatened to stop work unless management takes action on issues raised during a meeting last year November. NAPWU, on behalf of the workers, penned a letter to the municipality’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sophia Eises highlighting unfair labour practices...
September 20, 2024
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Okahandja Municipality Strategic Plan launched
Maria David THE Municipality of Okahandja officially launched its 2024–2029 Strategic Plan on Friday, which will serve as an action plan guiding the implementation of set plans and priorities. Recently, Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni launched the Otjiwarongo to inaugurate their strategic plan. According to Uutoni, this is a true vision of...
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Walvis Bay municipality ready to start with road repairs
The Walvis Bay municipality will soon commence with road works and pothole repairs. Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes says the municipality’s in-house pothole repair team, which was established two years ago, but not operational due to a lack of equipment and materials, has made progress. He noted at a council meeting last week that the...
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Swakop Municipality responds to residents’ objection of land use for radioactive waste
By Adolf Kaure. The Municipality of Swakopmund acknowledged the recent notice of objection of a proposed change in land use through an official statement, assuring residents that the matter is under careful consideration and the objections raised would be thoroughly examined during upcoming Council deliberations. “It is imperative to note that no final decisions have...
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Okahandja Municipality unveils five-year strategic plan
In an effort to improve the lives of Okahandja residents, the town’s municipality has launched a five-year strategic plan. The strategic plan aims to provide basic and affordable service to residents, and accelerate land and housing delivery as well as water provision to the residents. The plan includes granting 5,000 families security of tenure, while...
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Swakopmund Municipality to spend N$170,000 on ambulance supplies
By Adolf Kaure. The Swakopmund Municipal Council has granted permission to the General Manager of Finance to provide funds of N$170,000 for medical supplies for the municipality’s ambulances. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Municipality of Swakopmund and the Ministry of Health and Social Services will also be developed for the operation of the...
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Swakopmund Municipality launches toll-free emergency hotline, 1411
The Municipality of Swakopmund has introduced its new toll-free emergency hotline, 1411, which residents can call in case of emergencies. The municipality said the safety and well-being of residents are their top priority, and this toll-free emergency hotline is now at their disposal 24/7, ready to assist residents in times of need. “The number is...
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Namibia: N$9 Million Emergency Shelter Approved By Swakopmund Municipality
The Swakopmund Municipal Council has approved the construction of an emergency shelter with N$9.5 million allocated to phase one of the project, the council said after its most recent meeting. According to the Chairperson of the Municipal Council’s Management Committee, Blasius Goraseb, the design concept for the renovations, additions and alterations of the facilities located...