Windhoek council greenlights mobile panic button despite concerns

The Windhoek City Council discussed the merits of making an emergency cellphone button available to residents on Thursday. Participation would be voluntary, and would come with a subscription fee. Councillors expressed some concerns about its feasibility, yet gave the project the green light. Councillor Ivan Skrywer said the idea is good, but expressed concern that […]

Windhoek residents to get panic button for emergencies

economist.com.na - 05/Feb 10:32

By Michel Haoses. The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved the implementation of a panic button feature within the city police’s emergency...

Skrywer calls the increase in urban migration a crisis

observer24.com.na - 28/Jan 17:13

Windhoek local authority councillor, Ivan Skrywer has called for a collaborative national approach to address the escalating urban migration and...

Windhoek council rejects proposed dog tax over feasibility and historical concerns

namibian.com.na - 31/Jan 13:08

The Windhoek City Council on Thursday dismissed a proposed dog tax and stricter pet regulations, citing enforcement challenges, historical concerns,...

City councillors dissatisfied with employee time-keeping procedures

stabroeknews.com - 27/Jan 06:09

A recently held Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) meeting saw significant concerns raised regarding the standard operating procedures (SOPs)...

Mandatory dog training unenforceable – Windhoek Dog Club agrees

namibian.com.na - 03/Feb 17:00

The Windhoek Dog Club on Thursday voiced their support for the Windhoek City Council’s decision to not approve proposed ‘dog tax’ regulations....

OVERTOURISM INCREASINGLY WORRIES TRAVELLERS

travelindustrytoday.com - 27/Jan 00:08

Overtourism is a rising concern among the world’s most experienced travellers. Three out of four travellers (76%) expressed concerns about...

Falkirk Council considering introducing tourist tax which could raise £1m

news.stv.tv - 05/Feb 13:13

The Visitor Levy act gave Scottish local authorities the power to apply a fee to those staying in paid accommodation within their area.

Law Association faces dispute over fees, spending

newsday.co.tt - 18:47

A junior attorney has strongly criticised the Law Association’s president's report to the membership on the operations of the organisation ahead of...