Oshikoto Council builds 100 public toilets

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The Oshikoto Regional Council is actively working to improve sanitation by constructing 100 new public toilets across the region.

The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to expand access to sanitation facilities in rural areas.

Airport, dry port among developments planned for Rundu

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An international airport and a dry port are just some of the developmental plans envisioned for the town of Rundu.

This was revealed at the Mayoral Business Forum, a platform that allowed the local business community to explore opportunities for growth and partnership.

Kavango West RC concludes assessment of capital projects

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The Kavango West Regional Council has concluded assessments of the first phase of the VAT-funded and capital projects.

The projects were funded during the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years.

Omatjete gets water as 31km pipeline from Ozondati commissioned

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Omatjete and the surrounding areas in the Erongo Region now have access to water, following the commissioning of a 31-kilometre water pipeline from Ozondati.

Since 2019, residents at Omatjete and surrounding areas in the Erongo Region have endured a water shortage that turned into a crisis.

Nkurenkuru Border Post falls short of national standards

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The Nkurenkuru Border Post, which borders Namibia and Angola, has not yet met the national border post standards.

This was shared during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs to the Kavango West Region.

Tjinae criticises slow progress on Kanaan C upgrading

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The spokesperson of the Informal Settlement Upgrading Committee, Jacob Tjinae, bemoans the slow progress of the upgrading of the Kanaan C settlement in Gobabis. 

Tjinae said the project started off well last year with the demarcation and pegging of 400 plots in the Kanaan Upper area.

Otjozondjupa leaders urge urgent upgrade of Grootfontein-Tsumkwe road

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The leadership of the Otjozondjupa Region has requested that the government prioritise upgrading the Grootfontein-Tsumkwe road to bitumen standards.

The call was made during an engagement with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing at Otjiwarongo.

Eneas Peter Nanyemba Freeway Delayed

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The Eneas Peter Nanyemba dual-carriage freeway is still under construction and has not been completed by the set date, due to various delays.