Usakos CEO responds to "Saam-Staan" complaints

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Usakos Town Council CEO Lesley Goreseb has responded to the long-standing concerns raised by residents of Saam-staan, outlining the council's development plans aimed at improving living conditions in the area – particularly focussing on water, sanitation and electrification. 

Sulphur upwelling in ocean reduces water supply

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Arandis and Swakopmund residents have been urged to preserve water as supply levels have dropped sharply.

NamWater noted a significant reduction in water from the Orano Desalination Plant due to an increase in sulphur in the ocean. 

Two suspects arrested in Kappa farm theft

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Police in the Zambezi Region have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of ATM cards and other electronic equipment on Tuesday at Kapps Farm in Windhoek.

Zambezi Police Commander Andreas Shilelo says the bank cards have a value of N$5 million.

Households affected by floods in Ohangwena rise

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The number of flood-affected households in the Ohangwena Region continues to increase. 

As of Tuesday, 183 households are submerged, displacing 977 people who are now accommodated at six flood relocation centres.

New Erongo RC chairperson pledges to unite councillors

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The new chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council said he will tackle disunity among councillors during his term.

The Walvis Bay Rural Councillor Donatus Tegako was elected on Tuesday.

Saamstaan residents plead for sanitation after 20 years

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Residents of Saamstaan, a residential area in Usakos, have been pleading for basic sanitation services for nearly 20 years – a plea that falls on deaf ears.

The community continues to call on the municipality to restore their dignity by addressing their long-overlooked need for proper toilet facilities.