Rundu TC initiates N$577 million water treatment plant project

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The population growth in Rundu has placed pressure on the council to meet the demand for water provision.

The construction of the Rundi water treatment plant, worth N$577 million, will not completely satisfy the demand.

Namibia urged to reform disability legislation for enhanced rights

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Legislative reform and the development of policies that better address the rights of individuals with disabilities in Namibia are urgently needed.

One issue that requires closer attention is the protection of the rights of individuals with disabilities within the criminal justice system.

Otjozondjupa residents propose Region Split into North and South

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The residents of Otjozondjupa Region have proposed dividing the region into two parts: Otjozondjupa North and South.

Residents also want to split certain places into specific constituencies.

Otjozondjupa is the fourth largest region, with nine settlements.

Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime water project to resolve supply challenges

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Stakeholders gathered in Ondangwa to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime bulk water supply pipeline replacement project.

The long-awaited project, costing ninety-one million dollars in its first phase, will resolve water supply challenges in the Oshana and Oshikoto Regions.

Blocking prepaid meters for arrears illegal - ECB

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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has declared that it is against the law for local authorities to block pre-paid meters due to arrears.

This statement follows complaints received by the Board regarding the blocking of pre-paid meters by local authorities for unpaid municipal accounts.

NTB clarifies misinformation on carnival costume expenses

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The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has denied claims circulating on social media and in local newspapers that it planned to spend N$60,000 on carnival costumes for politicians at Kangonde Salt Pan in the Oshikoto Region.