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The Namibian
Harold Akwenye said City is aware of irregularities in water billing system
“City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye told The Namibian on Sunday that the city is aware of the irregularities in their water billing system.”
City in water billing system ‘cover-up’The Namibian
Harold Akwenye is City of Windhoek spokesperson
“City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye confirms the event will be on December 31, starting from 16h00 and going into the new year.”
December's grand finale: Where to be for New Year's EveThe Namibian
Harold Akwenye confirms All-White New Year's Bash event on December 31 from 16h00
“City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye confirms the event will be on December 31, starting from 16h00 and going into the new year.”
December's grand finale: Where to be for New Year's EveThe City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million to send 170 employees and 11 councillors to the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association games in Eswatini, scheduled for 20–25 September. The spending has drawn scrutiny given the municipality reported an annual funding shortfall of around N$300 million.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million to send 170 employees and 11 councillors to the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association games in Eswatini, scheduled for 20–25 September. The spending has drawn scrutiny given the municipality reported an annual funding shortfall of around N$300 million.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Street vendors at Dorado Valley were relocated by the City of Windhoek following confiscation of their stock in July, including produce that was returned in rotten condition. Vendors report severe financial losses at the new site due to low customer traffic and limited prospects for selling fresh fruits and vegetables.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah applied to purchase municipal land in Windhoek's Auasblick area covering six plots of about 1.8 hectares, three weeks after a security breach at State House. Council documents indicate the president cited the intrusion as a threat to her safety and has since relocated to her private house.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Protection Services says 534 security guards face possible job losses when its contract with the City of Windhoek ends on 31 August. The company has asked the justice and labour minister to intervene and requested the municipality consider incorporating the guards into a new service provider, though the city says employment decisions are NPS's responsibility.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek's debt collection contract with RedForce ends on 31 July 2026, after which the municipality will resume internal debt collection through its Debt Collection Division until a new service provider is appointed. The /Khomas Rate Payers and Residents Association has warned residents not to enter into new payment arrangements with RedForce beyond the contract expiry date.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
City of Windhoek employees have been suspended pending disciplinary proceedings over accusations of manipulating the municipality's billing system. The municipality declined to disclose the number of suspended staff, citing labour confidentiality, though ratepayers' association says some have been suspended for about two years and has called for release of a Deloitte forensic audit of the billing system.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Local authorities say maintaining graveyards is challenging due to limited funding, prompting many councils to rely on public-private partnerships. Gibeon Village Council received a N$10,000 donation to clean its old graveyard site through a Cash-for-Work programme recruiting about 20 community workers.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has established over 150 demarcated and serviced trading stalls at Havana 4-Way following a vendor strike in February, aiming to provide a safer and more structured operating environment. The move follows the eviction of informal traders from the central business district and the City's commitment to implementing its Market Development Masterplan to accommodate informal trading in designated areas.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek's corporate affairs manager has cautioned residents to stop illegal trading and familiarize themselves with informal trading regulations. The council is implementing a Market Development Masterplan to designate suitable areas for informal traders, though some traders have complained about lengthy permit processes, lack of information, and alleged harassment by City Police.
14 January 2026 · New Era →