Media Monitoring on Urban Development in Namibia
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Media Monitoring on Urban Development in Namibia Media Monitoring on Urban Development in Namibia is a service provided by Development Workshop Namibia (DWN), a registered Namibian NGO with a focus on sustainable urban development and poverty reduction. DWN is part of a world-wide network of Development Workshop (DW) organisations with centres in Canada, Angola and France, and offices in Vietnam and Burkino Faso. It was founded in the 1970s by three architect students in the UK and has been funded by non- governmental organisations, private citizens, and national and international development organisations. In Namibia, DWN’s activities focus on urban related research, effective urban planning for the urban poor, solutions to informal settlements, water & sanitation, and projects specifically targeting disadvantaged segments of the urban youth. Through 40 years of engagement on urban issues mainly in Africa and Asia, the DW network of organisations has acquired significant institutional knowledge and capacity and is well integrated in regional and international networks. The Namibian media provide an important source of information on urban development processes in the country, highlighting current events, opportunities and challenges. The media further provide insight into the different views and perceptions of a variety of actors, be it from government, non- government, private sector, and individuals that reside in Namibia’s towns and settlements. It is therefore hoped that DWN’s Media Monitoring service will provide insights into those different views, with potential use for a variety of institutions and decision-makers that work in the urban environment in Namibia. The Media Monitoring service is currently provided on a monthly basis and monitors the following newspapers: The Namibian, Republikein, Namibian Sun, New Era, Windhoek Observer, Confidente, and Informante. Compiled and Edited by: The articles are grouped into following categories: Ester Veiko 1. Urban Planning, Land & Housing Produced by: Development Workshop Namibia 2. Urban Infrastructure and Services 3. Livelihoods and Urban Economy Address: 4. Environment & Human Health 18 Nachtigal Street PO Box 40723, Ausspannplatz The text of the news articles has not been altered and thus Windhoek, Namibia 061 240 140 reflects the opinion of the respective media outlets, and not [email protected] that of DWN. We hope you find this service useful and interesting. DWN is keen to improve the service and welcomes suggestions and comments. Yours sincerely, With support from: Namibian Chamber of Environment Development Workshop Namibia 1 Table of Contents 1 URBAN PLANNING, LAND & HOUSING ............................................................................................ 4 1.1 Stage is set for lower housing demand as residential market struggles continue .................................. 4 1.2 Oshakati residents forced to 'marry' developers .................................................................................... 4 1.3 Hanse-Himarwa 'wanted housing list changed' ...................................................................................... 5 1.4 Mbumba urged to help poor San ............................................................................................................ 6 1.5 Namibia’s long-standing land issue remains unresolved ........................................................................ 7 1.6 Property market no home run ................................................................................................................ 8 1.7 Developers exploit housing market – minister ....................................................................................... 9 1.8 Advieskomitee vir behuising aangestel ................................................................................................. 10 1.9 Duisende huise aan die kus ................................................................................................................... 10 1.10 Exporting Urbanisation to Rural Namibia ......................................................................................... 10 1.11 Damaged houses still unrepaired ...................................................................................................... 11 1.12 TransNamib wants to evict workers from Windhoek houses ........................................................... 12 1.13 Tweya appoints rent control board................................................................................................... 13 1.14 Land Conference, Inequality and Future of Prosperity ..................................................................... 13 1.15 Unmasking the Public Service's Biggest Failing Again ....................................................................... 15 1.16 Home Solutions for the landless ....................................................................................................... 16 1.17 Katutura’s long walk to comfort........................................................................................................ 17 1.18 Kombat kwaad vir Katti ..................................................................................................................... 18 1.19 Kombat residents against rent increase ............................................................................................ 18 1.20 Staal van Otavi binnekort ’n werklikheid .......................................................................................... 19 1.21 Shack fire victims mob Kuisebmond Police Station .......................................................................... 20 1.22 Land purchase budget cut in half ...................................................................................................... 21 1.23 MTC, Huawei set aside N$10m for low-cost housing ....................................................................... 21 1.24 Homelessness a humanitarian crisis ................................................................................................. 22 1.25 Omashaka to be properly rezoned .................................................................................................... 22 1.26 Land grabs soar at Ondangwa ........................................................................................................... 23 2 URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES ....................................................................................... 24 2.1 Rundu begs for N$20m bailout ............................................................................................................. 24 2.2 Rundu mess calls for urgent remedy..................................................................................................... 24 2.3 Kalkrand is óók dors .............................................................................................................................. 25 2.4 Motorists fed up with Rundu's streets .................................................................................................. 26 2.5 Ohangwena unveils N$13 million oxidation ponds ............................................................................... 26 2.6 Airport upgrade to cost N$245m .......................................................................................................... 27 2.7 Lights out at three Windhoek schools ................................................................................................... 28 2.8 Erongo Marine opens onshore processing plant .................................................................................. 28 2.9 Begroting briek bou van skole ............................................................................................................... 29 2.10 TransNamib cuts water, electricity at Bahnhof ................................................................................. 30 2.11 Residents owe Arandis N$40m ......................................................................................................... 30 2.12 Rundu water woes continue ............................................................................................................. 31 2.13 Water woes cripple Rundu ................................................................................................................ 32 2.14 French firm to secure potable water for Keetmanshoop .................................................................. 33 2.15 PowerCom to begin construction of new tower at Kuisebmond ...................................................... 33 2.16 1300 Windhoek informal houses to get electricity ........................................................................... 34 2.17 N$12 million shot in the arm for Keetmans water network ............................................................. 35 2.18 Matongo Family fundraise tonight for Tura hall ............................................................................... 35 2 2.19 Japan to the rescue of Tobias Hainyeko learners .............................................................................. 36 2.20 Community demands services .......................................................................................................... 37 2.21 Skole op Rehoboth het weer water .................................................................................................. 38 2.22 Chicco opens warehouses and office complex in Windhoek ............................................................ 38 2.23 Okahandja overcharges residents