A new harbour at Cape Fria could open an exciting chapter in Namibia's economic development. Beyond transforming the country's northern coastline, the proposed project carries hopes of positioning Kunene as a logistics, tourism and investment hub, with the possibility of a modern smart city.
The City of Windhoek Council has approved several major development initiatives aimed at boosting the local economy, enhancing infrastructure, and improving public safety across the capital, as well as a new residential township in Cimbebasia.
Africa must tear down trade barriers, simplify customs procedures and accelerate the movement of people and goods to unlock the continent's economic potential.
Secure land, basic services and opportunities to earn a living remain central to the needs of Kamanjab residents as the town continues to grow.
The Keetmanshoop Municipality is developing bulk infrastructure to service 30 industrial erven at a cost of N$19,3 million, with the project fully pre-financed by Nota Investment CC in collaboration with Standard Bank Namibia.
This was revealed by Keetmanshoop Mayor Emrico Blaauw in an NBC interview.
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.
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.
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".
Over 2000 road signs are vandalised each year in the city, costing the municipality N$7.5 million annually.
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.
