TSUMEB RESIDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER DANGEROUS OPEN TRENCHES

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Residents of Kuvukiland informal settlement in Tsumeb have raised concerns over open trenches dug a year ago during a water project that have become a safety hazard. 

Residents say the open trenches have raised fears for children's safety, during the rainy season.

SACHINGA CENTRE SEEKS HELP OVER ELEPHANT DAMAGE

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The Sachinga Livestock Development Centre in the Zambezi Region is appealing for urgent government intervention following damage to infrastructure caused by elephants.

The elephants damaged fencing, water infrastructure and disrupted livestock breeding programmes over a nearly three months period.

RFA URGES BETTER URBAN ROAD MAINTENANCE

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The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has called for improved planning, funding and maintenance of urban road networks to support economic growth and improve connectivity in Namibia.

This was highlighted at the Urban Roads Management Conference, held under the theme "Securing the Future of Urban Roads".

OTJINENE RESIDENTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER POOR ROADS

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Residents of the Otjinene Constituency have raised concerns over the poor condition of roads in the area. They say the situation has been ongoing for years, affecting residents who depend on these roads to travel to Otjinene.

OPUWO RESIDENTS RAISE FLOODING CONCERNS

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Residents in Opuwo have raised concerns over recurring flooding, as multiple river channels converge into one stream, causing overflows that threaten homes, roads and livelihoods.

Both natural water flow and human activity are worsening the situation.

MASUBIA TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY URGES FASTER DEVELOPMENT IN MUYAKO

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The Masubia Traditional Authority has called on the government to fast-track development in the Muyako area.

The authority stated that the delay of multiple projects and lack of adequate services continue to be a challenge for the community.

PRESIDENT URGES FUNDING FOR AFRICA WATER PROJECTS

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Africa has a US$10 to US$12 billion pipeline of water projects that could help address growing water insecurity across the continent. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the priority now, however, is turning these projects into funded and implementable programmes.