Three decades ago, Omuthiya was more of a village, with limited services and infrastructure.
Today, it has transformed into the capital of the Oshikoto Region with established residential areas reflecting its rapid urban growth.
The City of Windhoek says the future of Windhoek's transport system will not be determined by how many roads they build but by how successfully they provide residents with safe, reliable, and attractive alternatives to using private vehicles.
The City of Windhoek calls for government and other stakeholders to help in maintaining roads.
The City of Windhoek's Chief Engineer of Roads and Stormwater, Reinhard Boehmer, says the city alone cannot sustain the road networks due to funding constraints.
Swapo Party MP, Marlyn Mbakera, sought clarity from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) on progress made with the project to reorganise structures of local authorities in 2014.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has criticised local authorities for their failure to fully implement a directive intended to assist elderly residents who are struggling with water debt incurred during the COVID-19 period.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the N$500 million allocated towards the formalisation of informal settlements was not sufficient to complete the projects and to expand to other regions.
This was his response to IPC MP Ottilie Haitota, who sought clarity on the progress made with the project.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hailed the new Goreangab Mall as a major investment for the country and a step towards reversing the legacy of exclusion and bringing opportunities closer to the people.
The president made the remarks when she officially opened the newly constructed mall.
The Chief Executive Officer of Luderitz Waterfront Development Company (LWDC), Fluksman Samuehl, provided assurance that the company will continue to champion economic drive through a smart city approach.
In an attempt to meet the basic services to the growing population of Otjiwarongo, the council has availed a large chuck of its budget to address infrastructure development and economic activities.
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).
