Windhoek vendors concerned about upcoming road construction
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Vendors at the Havana four-way along Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road in Windhoek are concerned about their business operations once road construction commences there.
Vendors at the Havana four-way along Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road in Windhoek are concerned about their business operations once road construction commences there.
Most dams across Namibia show little change in capacity despite recent rainfall.
Swakoppoort Dam stands at 83% capacity, and Von Bach at 81.2%. Goreangab remains nearly full at 100.5%, down slightly from 100.8% last week.
Otjivero Main Dam holds 36%, Tilda Viljoen 64.1%, and Dan Viljoen 66.6%.
The bail application for Naomi Fisch, one of five Rehoboth residents accused of drug dealing and money laundering, has been postponed to tomorrow.
Water flow from the Von Bach dam is stabilising after a recent power supply interruption affecting the main booster station due to heavy rains.
While many Namibians celebrate Family Day with loved ones, squatters in Windhoek treat the day like any other, hustling to survive.
The NBC news team visited several recreational facilities across the city to see how residents are celebrating Christmas.
Families and friends were spotted enjoying the festive season with picnics, games, and quality time together.
For inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility, Christmas is often the hardest time of year, reminding them of loved ones and familiar traditions that define the festive season.
Reports of bribery linked to the issuing of driver and learner licences appear to be on the decline. The Roads Authority said it has not recorded any such cases this year. Speaking to NBC News, Corporate Communications Manager Hileni Fillemon said incidents related to bribery have dropped over the years.
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) said it has recorded over 130 labour disputes since January, of which 52 have been resolved.
The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) has hosted its first Legal Champion Award in the capital today.
Director of the LAC, Toni Hancox, says that despite financial challenges the centre faces, like any other non-government organisation, they believe this is an opportunity for new beginnings.