The City of Windhoek welcomed a delegation of 12 representatives from three cities across Africa and Europe as they hosted the City Exchange Visit event aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in urban food systems. Scheduled from 27 February to 1 March, the exchange forms part of the AfriFOODlinks project, a four-year initiative dedicated to...
December 13, 2024
Tag: urban
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Tjihozu, the forgotten urban school
Maria David TJIHOZU Combined School, located at Oshifo in Omusati’s Ruacana constituency, is one of the urban schools that appears to have been forgotten and left to deteriorate. Built in 1996, the school suffers from a critical shortage of proper infrastructure. With approximately 1 500 learners and over 40 staff and support personnel, the school...
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Harmonizing SDGs Towards Namibia’s National Urban Policy – Windhoek Observer
Namibia stands at a pivotal juncture in the pursuit of sustainable urban development, and the imperative to navigate this complex terrain is underscored by the need to curate a comprehensive national urban policy.This policy should be intricately woven with the principles embedded in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); a task made even more...
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Families in urban centres need food aid – Irimari
Oshana Governor Elia Irimari says the persistent drought has a significant negative impact on families in urban centres within his region and that they too deserve to get food aid to help them get through the drought. Against this background, the Oshana Regional Council found it fit to hand over food parcels valued at N$135,000...
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Food insecurity in Oshana region affects urban areas
Maria David THE ongoing drought is not only impacting farmers and rural communities but is also significantly affecting urban areas, including the Oshana Region. The Oshana Regional Council is set to distribute food items to 552 households in the region, aiming to assist those grappling with food insecurity. A total of 12 790 individuals have...
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Economic revitalization will bring more migrants to urban areas – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché High numbers of people are expected to migrate to the Erongo Region following the future establishment of at least two green hydrogen-producing plants along the Namibian coast and the prospect of improved Uranium prices on the world market. These developments have ignited hope among the region’s residents for a brighter economic future. Dina...
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Nedbank’s collaboration with Nature Foundation propels sustainable urban development
Nedbank Namibia joined forces with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) to allocate a substantial sum of N$645,000 towards six pivotal “Green Urbanism” initiatives. The ceremony, held in the capital last week, underscored the bank’s unwavering dedication to fostering a greener and more sustainable future. The Go Green Fund Review Panel, consisting of NNF and Nedbank...
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Can Windhoek’s Urban Development Discourse Resolve Tribalism?
Consider the tribal tensions which surfaced at the soccer games on 18 November, or the fact that certain tribes cannot be found walking around certain areas at Katutura. Are places like Herero Mall, Dolam and Owambo location not possible hotspots for tribalism? Can tribalism be resolved without addressing the cruel, calculating and intentional spatial architectural...
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Namibia: Is a Smart City the Best Solution to Windhoek’s Urban Development?
ARE SMART CITIES the best urban development models for cities in developing countries? Can Namibia afford to create a smart city, particularly when the national broadband policy has not been implemented, nor is there equitable internet access and quality in Windhoek? Smart cities have been key drivers of inequality and environmental degradation. More and more...
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Is a Smart City the Best Solution to Windhoek’s Urban Development?
ARE SMART CITIES the best urban development models for cities in developing countries? Can Namibia afford to create a smart city, particularly when the national broadband policy has not been implemented, nor is there equitable internet access and quality in Windhoek? Smart cities have been key drivers of inequality and environmental degradation. More and more...