Plant theft worries CoW

Martin Endjala City of Windhoek (CEO) Chief Executive Officer, Moses Matyayi, said the city council has observed with great concern the theft of newly planted flowers, trees and shrubs throughout the city. Matyayi said all trees and shrubs planted along Independence Avenue in celebration of Arbor Day 2023 were illegally uprooted and stolen. This deliberate removal of greenery intended to enhance the public spaces according to Matyayi, is a setback in their ongoing efforts to beautify the city. The City’s Corporate and Communication Manager Harold Akwenye, said the plants cost an estimated N$ 70 000 to replace the stolen and…