A lot has been done in the construction of rural toilets in the Oshana Region to achieve an open faeces free environment. In the last five years, Oshana regional council constructed more than 700 toilets at the households level to improve sanitation.
Construction of a new, state-of-the-art, N$56 million Police Station at Noordoewer in //Kharas Region is nearing completion.
The Walvis Bay Municipality has approved the servicing of two portions in phases, to fast track land delivery at Farm 37. Farm 37, on the outskirts of Walvis Bay, was identified five years ago as a solution to the high demand for land and housing at the harbour town.
Sanctions imposed by the West on Russia will have a negative impact on Namibia's current account, used to pay for the country's imports. The first impact of the sanctions was the historic jump in crude oil prices in 14 years, which saw Namibia's fuel pump prices rising to over N$17.00.
Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo is confident, the recent oil discoveries off Namibia's southern coast could transform the country's economy. However, he was quick to point out that this will depend on how the country is going to manage.
