The ||Kharas Region has underspent its routine road maintenance budget of N$29,6 million funded by the Road Fund Administration by 60%.
The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, revealed this during his State of Region Address held on Monday in Keetmanshoop.
Landless People's Movement Leader Bernadus Swartbooi raised concerns regarding the approved extension of the Lüderitz harbour as part of developing a green hydrogen facility.
Landless People's Movement Member of Parliament Dawid Eigub says that local authorities are facing a significant challenge in generating revenue due to a longstanding accumulation of debt and deteriorating infrastructure.
The government has directed that the issues of housing and sanitation be considered for declaration as a state of emergency.
The three-dam system that provides water to the Central Areas of Namibia is said to be in a strong position.
Currently, the Von Bach, Swakoppoort and Omatako dams that supply the central area of Namibia have a combined storage of about 82 million cubic metres, representing 53.1% of their total capacity.
Health officials at the Manghetti Health Centre in the Tsumkwe Constituency say shortages of transport, medical equipment and deteriorating infrastructure are affecting the delivery of healthcare services in the area.
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.
Following public concerns over discoloured water reported in parts of the capital, City of Windhoek says the issue is linked to the recent supply interruptions caused by damage to the NamWater pipeline from Von Bach.
The government's efforts to address the water crisis in the eastern parts of the Ohangwena Region are progressing well, as plans to improve water quality in the area gain momentum.
