Kavango West questions 10% Oil, Gas benefit

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Namibia's oil and gas sector could boost the economy, but some residents in the Kavango West Region think the 10% benefit share is too small to grow the economy. 

Pensioners decry delayed payments at Otjomuise

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Pensioners who gathered at the Otjomuise Community Hall have expressed frustration over delayed pension payments by Epupa.

Those who spoke to the NBC News team today said an announcement was made last week on the radio, stating that their pensions would be paid on Monday, 1 September.

Katutura Central Councillor accused of neglect

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Residents of Katutura Central have accused their councillor, Rodman Katjaimo, of neglecting their needs and failing to deliver on his promises.

At a heated Khomas Regional Council public information session, community members criticised the councillor's availability.

San community in Rundu raises concern over neglected cemetery

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Some San people residing at the Ndama location in Rundu are unhappy about the state of their cemetery. 

They say locals have no respect for the place, which is used as a dumping site, among many other activities. 

Ndama could easily be one of the fastest-growing locations in Rundu. 

Okahandja Municipality questioned on land allocations

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Land disputes have erupted in Okahandja, with community activist Johannes │Gaseb accusing the Town Council of favouritism and politically motivated land allocations—claims the Municipality has denied.

Sankwasa calls for accountability at Omuthiya Town Council

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Omuthiya Town Council.

During the visit, Omuthiya Mayor Beata Nashongo took the opportunity to raise several urgent concerns affecting the town.

Havana residents frustrated over uncollected garbage

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Some residents of the Havana Informal Settlement are calling on the City of Windhoek to improve waste management services by collecting trash on time and providing bins or additional skip containers.

Kongola residents fearful as frequent prison breaks continue

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Residents of Kongola in the Zambezi Region are concerned about the regular prison breaks at the Menias Brian Libuto Police Station.

Since 2014, thirty inmates have escaped from the police holding cells on four occasions.