Gobabis Municipality

Also known as: Gobabis council

Gobabis Municipality — Namibian local government authority managing urban services including housing, sewerage, and employment in Gobabis, currently facing multiple financial and operational disputes.

2026-01-252026-10-21

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September 2026
23 SeptThe Namibian
Gobabis Municipality spent N$589,153 in legal fees on disciplinary dispute involving N$6,000 allowance
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“The Gobabis municipality faces mounting criticism after spending N$589 153 in legal fees to handle a disciplinary dispute involving an alleged daily subsistence allowance of N$6 000.”
Gobabis council spends N$600 000 in legal fees on N$6 000 dispute
August 2026
10 AugWindhoek Observer
Gobabis Municipality is facing a claim of nearly N$1.8 million from Bethlehem Builders
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“The municipality of Gobabis is facing a claim of nearly N$1.8 million from Bethlehem Builders over an eight-year-old sewerage project, with the legal battle set to continue in the High Court after the municipality's legal representative failed to appear for a scheduled hearing.”
Gobabis municipality faces N$1.8m sewerage claim
6 AugThe Namibian
Gobabis Municipality says it will formally receive a community petition opposing the proposed sale of 100 residential erven
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“The Gobabis municipality says it will formally receive a community petition opposing the proposed sale of 100 residential erven at Extension Six on Friday, while maintaining it has not taken a position on the matter.”
Gobabis council to receive petition on erven sale
July 2026
22 JulThe Namibian
Gobabis Municipality plans to sell 100 residential plots worth more than N$8.8 million to Mbatjiua Construction CC
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“The Gobabis Municipality plans to sell 100 residential plots worth more than N$8.8 million to Mbatjiua Construction CC to help address the town's housing backlog.”
Gobabis plans N$8.8m land sale for housing
21 JulThe Namibian
Gobabis Municipality will clean the town before Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August
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“He said his office, together with the Gobabis Municipality, will have a mass clean-up campaign to remove heaps of rubbish from the town ahead of the Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August.”
Gobabis rushing to ‘clean-up house’ before Miss Namibia
June 2026
9 JunThe Namibian
Gobabis Municipality is searching for individuals responsible for vandalising a sewer pipeline
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“The Gobabis municipality is searching for the individuals responsible for vandalising a sewer pipeline, causing significant damage and sewage spillages.”
Gobabis hunts vandals after sewer pipeline sabotage
9 JunThe Namibian
Gobabis Municipality issued a notice expressing concern over continued destruction of public infrastructure
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“In a notice issued on Monday through its social media platforms, the municipality expresses concern over the continued destruction of public infrastructure.”
Gobabis hunts vandals after sewer pipeline sabotage
April 2026
3 AprThe Namibian
Gobabis Municipality has been supportive regarding team preparations.
Source
“She says the Omaheke Regional Council, the governor's office, and the Gobabis Municipality have been supportive regarding preparations.”
Omaheke hopeful for netball cup
February 2026
24 FebNew Era
Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia formally notified Gobabis Municipality of Fillemon's expulsion
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“The foundation formally notified all relevant authorities of her expulsion, including the Gobabis Municipality and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, she stressed.”
Gobabis deputy mayor booted

Politics

Gobabis council spent N$589 153 in legal fees on N$6 000 dispute

The News

The Gobabis municipality incurred N$589 153 in legal fees between January and August to handle a disciplinary dispute involving an alleged daily subsistence allowance of N$6 000, prompting councillors to question whether the costs were proportionate to the original matter. The municipality defended the proceedings as conducted in accordance with its staff rules, though a councillor disputed the figures.

23 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 23 September

Gobabis council spent N$589 153 in legal fees on N$6 000 dispute
The Gobabis municipality incurred N$589 153 in legal fees between January and August to handle a disciplinary dispute involving an alleged daily subsistence allowance of N$6 000, prompting councillors to question whether the costs were proportionate to the original matter. The municipality defended the proceedings as conducted in accordance with its staff rules, though a councillor disputed the figures.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 10 August

Gobabis municipality faces N$1.8m sewerage project claim
Gobabis municipality is facing a claim of nearly N$1.8 million from Bethlehem Builders over an eight-year-old sewerage project. The High Court hearing was postponed to 12 August 2026 after the municipality's legal representative failed to appear.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 6 August

Gobabis council to receive petition opposing erven sale
Gobabis municipality will formally receive a community petition from residents opposing the proposed sale of 100 residential erven at Extension Six. The mayor says the council has not taken a position on the matter and that receiving the petition does not constitute an objection to or endorsement of the residents' concerns.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

Landless farmers defend keeping livestock in towns
Farmers in Gobabis say they keep livestock within municipal boundaries because they lack access to farmland, despite bylaws prohibiting animals in urban areas. One farmer says he applied for a resettlement farm 20 years ago but was unsuccessful, and his animals help him transport water over long distances.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 July

Gobabis employs street sweepers, pays them in donated rice
Thirty people in Gobabis are sweeping the town's streets daily as part of a cash-for-work programme, but are paid in bags of Korean rice donated as drought-relief food rather than cash. Some workers accepted the arrangement while others left after learning of the rice-only payment.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 July

Gobabis to sell 100 residential plots for N$8.8m
The Gobabis Municipality plans to sell 100 residential plots worth more than N$8.8 million to Mbatjiua Construction CC to address the town's housing backlog. Over 13.4 hectares in Extension 6 have been earmarked for construction, with the municipality accepting public objections until 10 August.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 July

Gobabis launches clean-up ahead of Miss Namibia pageant
Gobabis is conducting a mass clean-up campaign to remove litter from townships ahead of the Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August. The town's leadership attributes the widespread littering problem to resident behaviour and plans to enforce fines against those found dumping rubbish.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 July

Omaheke region arrests 189 drunk drivers; road safety concerns mount
Police in Omaheke arrested 189 drunk drivers between 2023 and 2026, with alcohol abuse identified as a leading cause of road crashes. Stakeholders met to address road safety challenges including roaming livestock, poor visibility on gravel roads, and increased heavy truck traffic.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

Gobabis seeks information on sewer pipeline vandalism
Gobabis municipality is investigating vandalism of a sewer pipeline that caused significant damage and sewage spillages, and is asking residents to report information about those responsible. The municipality warns that such vandalism is costly and diverts funds from essential services.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 15 May

Gobabis cemetery neglected, turned into dumping site
Epako Cemetery in Gobabis, which has served the community for almost 60 years, has deteriorated into a dumping ground with trash, broken tombstones, and litter, with residents using the unfenced gravesite as a shortcut and dumping site for household waste.
15 May 2026 · New Era →

Friday 3 April

Omaheke netball team targets Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup
Omaheke's netball team manager Estmerelda Bendt says they aim to win the coveted Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, drawing in group B alongside defending champion Kavango East and Khomas. The team, coached by Monica Bohitile and Gregg Makari, finished second last year and has received support from the regional council and municipality for preparation.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

Omaheke Regional Council chair outlines continuity and advancement agenda
Rocco Nguvauva, chairperson of Omaheke Regional Council, said the new council will build on foundations laid by previous leadership, focusing on infrastructure development, basic service provision, and community empowerment while maintaining fiscal discipline and responsiveness to regional needs.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Otjiwarongo Municipality defies court order on N$30 million salary debt
The Otjiwarongo Municipality has failed to implement a 2014 salary directive or comply with a Labour Court order to pay over N$30 million in back pay owed to 20 employees, despite the ruling last year. The dispute arose after management ignored a ministry instruction to adjust C4-band employees' salaries by N$7,475 and instead gave them only N$2,000 in adjustments while promoting D-band staff, prompting workers to take the case to court in 2021.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

Gobabis deputy mayor expelled by party foundation
The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia has expelled deputy mayor Dina Fillemon from the party with effect from 5 February, citing an erroneous entry of her name in the Electoral Commission system during her swearing-in. By operation of law, Fillemon automatically lost her council seat and deputy mayor position upon her expulsion from the foundation that held her mandate.
24 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 21 February

Gobabis deputy mayor expelled from Right to Shelter Foundation
The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia expelled local councillor and deputy mayor Dina Fillemon on 5 February, citing a controversial swearing-in from the previous year. Because her council seat was tied to her foundation membership, she automatically lost her positions as councillor and deputy mayor, though the foundation says she continued attending council meetings after expulsion.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 25 January

Minister Sankwasa owes NamWater N$174,000 amid debt criticism
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa owes N$174,000 to NamWater, drawing accusations of hypocrisy after he recently pressured councillors to settle outstanding bills. Sankwasa attributed the debt to an account inherited from his late mother and said he is attending to its settlement, while critics argue he should have led by example.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →