N$365 MILLION OHANGWENA ROAD UPGRADE UNDERWAY

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The 30-kilometre stretch in the Ohangwena region is being rehabilitated at a cost of N$365 million.

Years of deterioration had left the road with extensive cracks, base failures and potholes that caused inconvenience and vehicle damage for frequent users.

STUDY URGES BETTER WALKING AND CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE

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Walking and cycling account for most daily trips, yet infrastructure remains fragmented and inconsistent, especially in small- and medium-sized towns. 

The National Road Safety Council's (NRSC) and UNAM's study into non-motorised transport provision emphasised the need to prioritise such infrastructure.

RAMAPHOSA WARNS POLITICAL INSTABILITY HURTS TOURISM

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Never-ending political instabilities and poor infrastructure have been identified as major challenges impeding the growth of the tourism sector in Africa.

South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, made this observation when he officially opened Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban.

NC FLAGS SCHOOL HOSTEL CONDITIONS, BUILDINGS

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Members of the National Council (NC) raised concerns about school hostel conditions, unfinished projects, unclear budgets and collapsing government buildings.

The MPs further urged the government to improve accommodation and provide a supportive environment for learners.

NATIONAL COUNCIL REVIEWS APPROPRIATION BILL

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Members of the National Council have begun reviewing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly. Concerns were raised about insufficient infrastructure, limited disaster preparedness, and inadequate funding allocations.

OKAKARARA MAYOR WELCOMES CBD DEVELOPMENT AND LAND SERVICING

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The mayor of Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region, Siegfried Tjehiua, has expressed satisfaction with the land servicing aimed at transforming the town, which includes the development of a Central Business District (CBD).

MIX SETTLEMENT TO FINALLY RECEIVE ELECTRICITY

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After years of waiting, residents at the Mix settlement in the Windhoek Rural Constituency are set to receive reliable energy access.

City officials say the electrification project at the settlement will restore dignity and spark a new local economy.