CoW invites participation in house exchange programme

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Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati has highlighted several key initiatives driving the city's progress, such as a voluntary house exchange programme that allows homeowners to trade their historic houses for newly built ones.

This is part of the city's affordable housing project. 

Children's Parliament induction

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Excited high school learners from across Namibia have gathered in Windhoek for the sixth session of the Children's Parliament, set to commence on Tuesday.

The children, 62 in total, are drawn from high schools in all 14 of the country's 14 regions.

Windhoek parking meter system raised in National Assembly

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Concerns over Windhoek's parking metre system were brought to the fore in the National Assembly with questions regarding dwindling parking revenues and outdated infrastructure. 

UDF MP Dudu Murorua, who initially raised the issue, said there was a noticeable yearly decline in parking revenue.

Mao Zedong statue unveiled

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A statue of the founder of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong, was unveiled in Windhoek on Wednesday.

The design of the bronze statue is an initiative of Namibia's Ambassador to China, Dr. Elia Kaiyamo.

Public concerns rise as electricity tariff hikes loom

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Starting tomorrow, electricity tariffs in various towns will increase. However, this does not apply to Nored and the City of Windhoek, as they failed to comply with regulatory directives from the Electricity Control Board by June 27.

Former President pleased with progress on Hosea Kutako dual carriageway

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Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the construction and upgrading of the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako International Airport dual carriageway, a project that was initiated during his presidency before leaving office.

Namibia and Tanzania seek to explore new investment opportunities

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In order to explore opportunities in trade and investment between Namibia and Tanzania, the two countries hosted a business and investment forum in Windhoek.

Namibia and Tanzania share a strong history dating back to the liberation struggle, where Tanzania assisted Namibia in achieving its independence.