ARANOS RESIDENTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER UNDERDEVELOPMENT

Breadcrumb

Aranos residents have expressed concerns about underdevelopment, unemployment, and inadequate services.

Community member Magrietta Rooi expressed concerns about the challenges faced by residents, particularly regarding water and electricity supply, as well as youth unemployment among school leavers.

Residents question tenure of councillors at |Gaio Daman Traditional Authority

Breadcrumb

Residents of Ward 10 at Grootberg say several senior traditional councillors of the |Gaio Daman Traditional Authority continue to serve despite their tenures having expired.

The community says this raises serious concerns about governance and compliance with the Traditional Authorities Act.

Swakopmund residents demand faster provision of affordable housing

Breadcrumb

Hundreds of Swakopmund residents who rent houses and shacks have called for urgent action on Namibia's slow provision of affordable land and housing.

The residents have expressed frustration as they gathered to strategise on how their demand for affordable land and housing can be heard.

Tsumkwe cashplus withdrawal concerns

Breadcrumb

Community members in the Tsumkwe settlement have raised concerns that some grocery shops offering FNB CashPlus agent services are pressuring customers to buy goods of more than N$100 before they can withdraw money.

Duinepos residents oppose proposed school merger

Breadcrumb

Duinepos residents are unhappy with the proposed merger of the Duinepos Village School with the Duin/ui Village School.

The school is one of the 6 village schools under the Nyae Nyae Village Schools Project in the Otjozondjupa Region's Tsumkwe constituency.

Tatamutsi residents in |Uis left without water, sparking frustration

Breadcrumb

Residents of the Tatamutsi location in |Uis in the Erongo Region say they have been left without water, a crisis that has fuelled emotions and renewed complaints over poor service delivery. 

Many say the situation is becoming unbearable, with no clear communication on when water will be restored.

Aranos residents hope new leaders will address land and housing needs

Breadcrumb

Many residents in Aranos hope that the new political leadership will help address some of the challenges they continue to face, particularly access to land, proper housing, and reliable food support. 

While the challenges vary, many are optimistic about improved living conditions.