Ivan Skrywer — City of Windhoek councillor and LPM member, chairs merged committee on land, housing, and informal settlements until 2030.
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The Namibian
Ivan Skrywer questioned lack of government leadership over growing presence of children begging on Windhoek streets
“Landless People's Movement (LPM) City of Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer has questioned the lack of government leadership over the growing presence of children begging and selling goods on Windhoek streets.”
LPM councillor questions silence over Windhoek Angolan street childrenThe Namibian
Ivan Skrywer said residents complained about children damaging vehicles and harassing motorists
“Skrywer says residents and tourists have complained to the city about children damaging vehicles and harassing motorists, warning that the situation could have deeper implications.”
LPM councillor questions silence over Windhoek Angolan street childrenThe Namibian
Councillor Ivan Skrywer accused McNab of incompetence and lacking vision
“This comes after Skrywer on social media accused McNab of incompetence and lacking vision.”
Hardap governor hits back at LPMThe Namibian
LPM councillor Ivan Skrywer said the issue was not discussed as a separate proposal to stop councillors' spouses from using municipal vehicles
“Landless People's Movement (LPM) councillor Ivan Skrywer told The Namibian yesterday that the issue was not discussed as a separate proposal to stop councillors' spouses from using municipal vehicles.”
City scraps vehicle access for councillors’ spousesWindhoek Observer
LPM councillor Ivan Skrywer questioned whether adopting the agenda would prevent councillors from deciding matters should be open to public
“LPM councillor Ivan Skrywer questioned whether adopting the agenda would prevent councillors from later deciding that a specific matter should be opened to the public.”
CoW councillors demand legal clarity on NNN’s land applicationThe Namibian
Ivan Skrywer has been elected chairperson of the newly merged council advisory committee on land, housing, and informal settlements.
“City of Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer has been elected chairperson of the newly merged council advisory committee on formalisation of informal settlements, land delivery, affordable housing and integration of peri-urban areas.”
Skrywer to lead merged land and housing committeeThe Namibian
Ivan Skrywer will serve as chairperson until 2030.
“Skrywer, who represents the Landless People's Movement, will serve as chairperson until 2030.”
Skrywer to lead merged land and housing committeeThe Namibian
Councillor Ivan Skrywer said the site inspections demonstrated the council's commitment to ensuring approved projects are implemented
“Councillor Ivan Skrywer, who was part of the visiting delegation, says the site inspections demonstrated the council's commitment to ensuring projects approved for communities are implemented.”
City’s electrification drive to connect 1 300 households in informal settlementsThe Namibian
Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer assured water is safe for consumption
“Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer yesterday said residents may not feel comfortable drinking the water after the body discovery as they are not familiar with the treatment process, but assured that the water is safe for consumption as he is "familiar with the process".”
Windhoek residents demand lab evidence on tap safetyThe Namibian
Ivan Skrywer welcomes the housing unit approvals
“Landless People's Movement councillor Ivan Skrywer welcomes the approvals, saying they signal council's commitment to affordable housing and township expansion.”
Windhoek approves 1 400 new housing units in township pushAn LPM councillor has criticized the government's response to an increasing presence of children begging and selling goods on Windhoek streets, saying residents and tourists have complained of property damage and harassment, and questioning where such children would be placed if removed under city bylaws.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An LPM councillor has criticized the government's response to an increasing presence of children begging and selling goods on Windhoek streets, saying residents and tourists have complained of property damage and harassment, and questioning where such children would be placed if removed under city bylaws.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Hardap governor Riaan McNab defended his online call for Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi to return to Swapo, saying Facebook is a private platform where he is entitled to express himself as a Namibian citizen. This followed criticism from councillor Ivan Skrywer, who accused McNab of incompetence and lacking vision while engaging in political exchanges online instead of addressing development challenges in the region.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek Council has removed a provision from its Fleet Management and Auxiliary Services Policy that allowed council members' spouses to use municipal vehicles. The removal clarifies who may use the fleet and ensures resources are reserved for authorised official purposes.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
City of Windhoek councillors have questioned why President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private application to acquire municipal land in Auasblick is being treated differently from other applications, demanding legal clarification on whether such matters should be discussed publicly or in camera.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
City of Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer has been elected chairperson of a newly merged council advisory committee on informal settlements, land delivery, affordable housing and peri-urban integration, serving until 2030. The committee will advise the council on formalisation of informal settlements and housing matters in Windhoek and the Khomas region.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek's electrification programme, launched in April, is targeting 1,298 households across informal settlements. The Mix Settlement project, which will connect 267 households, is about 80% complete with a development valued at over N$6 million including overhead power lines and street lighting.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A body was discovered at Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday, prompting the Residents and Ratepayers Association to demand laboratory results on tap water safety. The Windhoek Municipality has assured the public that the city's water is safe, noting the body was found at the initial screening stage of the treatment process.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has approved four township development projects aimed at formalising informal settlements and delivering more than 1 400 housing units to accommodate an estimated 4 866 people in Otjomuise and Hadino Hishongwa.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →