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The Namibian
… Tjihuiko opposed the in-camera discussion and called for two legal opinions on how the application should be handled, arguing it is inconsistent with the Local Authorities Act of 1992, which he said requires land applications to be discussed publicly. …
President’s Auasblick land deal pulledWindhoek Observer
… SWAPO councillor Queen Kamati raised Section 14(2) of the Local Authorities Act of 1992, which provides that council meetings should generally be open to the public, subject to specified exceptions, including matters relating to offers made by a local authority for the purchase o …
CoW councillors demand legal clarity on NNN’s land applicationThe Namibian
… The Local Authorities Act of 1992 specifies that local authority councils in cities, towns and villages have the responsibility to maintain, construct, and create regulations about public places, including swimming pools, gardens, pavilions, public conveniences, or other faciliti …
The Right to Play: Access to Safe Public ParksThe Namibian
… Gariseb says the council is fully cooperating with oversight mechanisms provided for under the Local Authorities Act of 1992. …
Sankwasa investigates Omaruru double plot allocationsThe Namibian
… The appointment is inconsistent with Section 27(4) of the Local Authorities Act of 1992. …
Katima Mulilo council terminates acting chief executive’s contract amid legal disputeThe Namibian
… He said the Local Authorities Act of 1992 prohibits livestock farming on townsland and says livestock can only be kept on designated land which is fenced off for such purposes. …
Otjiwarongo to start impounding livestock on SundayThe City of Windhoek has withdrawn all land applications from its council agenda following opposition over president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private land purchase request for municipal land at Auasblick. Opposition councillors questioned why the president's application was treated differently from other private applications and kept from public discussion.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has withdrawn all land applications from its council agenda following opposition over president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private land purchase request for municipal land at Auasblick. Opposition councillors questioned why the president's application was treated differently from other private applications and kept from public discussion.
31 August 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 →
Namibian children have limited access to safe outdoor spaces for play despite Windhoek having 32 city park facilities. Residents report that some parks are unsafe, under-maintained, or unfit for different age groups, limiting their use.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has launched an investigation into Omaruru Municipality over allegations of double plot allocations, governance failures, and irregular accommodation arrangements involving the chief executive, as well as failure to hold regular council meetings. Minister James Sankwasa said some allegations appear valid while others stem from misunderstandings, and an internal audit is pending to determine the scope of the issues.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Katima Mulilo council has terminated the employment contract of acting chief executive Marina Kandumbu, citing legal concerns about her appointment and other issues. Kandumbu disputes the termination as unlawful and procedurally unfair, while the appointing minister has characterized the council's action as tribal.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →