Looters leave smashed stores amid shattered glass in Parish
Shops were ransacked and storefronts smashed as widespread looting and violence accompanied nationwide protests against rising living costs in Paris on Saturday.
While water is essential, residents of Otjiwarongo's Ombili go days without water due to vandalism of infrastructure.
Some of the taps are completely broken, while others only provide water after three days.
The residents now rely mostly on the Ombili Clinic for water.
Over 2000 road signs are vandalised each year in the city, costing the municipality N$7.5 million annually.
The NORED (Northern Regional Electricity Distributor) Chief Executive Officer, Silvester Wayiti, says the company has to date lost N$4,5 million through copper theft over the years.
The Northern Electricity Distributor (NORED) has recorded 14 cases of copper cable theft in the Ohangwena Region.
The electricity distributor says the illegal activity is not only costly, but it is also depriving communities of a reliable electricity supply.
Residents of Windhoek's Havana informal settlement gathered for a meeting to address poor public services, including restroom hygiene, vandalism, and misuse.
Authorities in Henties Bay have spoken out against vandalism of road signage, which they say compromises public safety, especially during the busy festive season.
The Gibeon Village Council says it is making deliberate efforts to accelerate the much-needed development at the village.
The council has acquired land for various development projects, including town electrification and the construction of a sports facility.
Gibeon faces water supply challenges despite having abundant water resources.
The village infrastructure, which is over 30 years old, is inefficient and struggles to meet the growing demands of the community.
Town Engineer in the Rundu Town Council, Sakaria Shopati, says the institution lost about N$3 million in the 2023–2024 financial year due to vandalism and infrastructure theft.
Shopati says despite the Town Council's attempts to upgrade service infrastructure, the local population is hindering progress.
