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.

Ariamsvlei residents seek economic growth

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Ariamsvlei is a border town in the ||Kharas Region and home to around 500 residents.

Despite its significance as a border with South Africa along the national B3 road, residents there feel overlooked in terms of development and support.

Xinfeng apologises over destruction of ancestral graves Uis

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Community members at Uis are dismayed about the alleged destruction of ancestral graves by Xinfeng Investments' mining activities.

The mine operates a few kilometres outside Uis, under the Daure Daman Traditional Authority in the Erongo Region.