Police IG Shikongo urges community action against rising crime in Erongo

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Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has raised concerns over rising crime levels in the Erongo Region, including housebreaking and theft; robbery with aggravating circumstances; fraud and cybercrime targeting pensioners; motor vehicle theft targeting tourists; and assault. 

Erongo Governor urges decongestion and better housing

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The Erongo Regional Governor has emphasised the need to decongest shacks and provide decent housing for residents.

Her call follows the death of two minors in a shack fire last Wednesday at DRC Swakopmund.

Erongo Region electrification rises to 78%

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Public-private partnerships have the potential to increase the current rate of electrification in the Erongo Region from 78% to more than 80%.

This is according to the regional electricity distribution body, Erongo Red.
 
 Out of 75 000 households in Erongo, 16 700 remain unelectrified. 

Entrepreneurs applaud ARAF trade fair for boosting local businesses - nbc

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Entrepreneurs hailed the ARAF trade fair at Usakos for providing a market for local products.

ARAF is a joint trade fair created by the Omaruru, Karibib and Usakos Town Councils to celebrate local entrepreneurship, micro- and small enterprises, corporates, agriculture and music.