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Okahandja residents frustrated by delays in dumpsite relocation

Decommissioning a priority, municipality says

Okahandja officials say they are hard at work to reclaim the 'Garden Town' title by implementing improved waste management strategies.

Aurelia Afrikaner

5 Hours Ago - 2025-02-13 05:30:00

The Okahandja municipality has confirmed that plans to relocate the town’s dumpsite are underway, though exact timelines remain uncertain due to the complex environmental assessm

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