Lüderitz town council

Lüderitz town council — municipal administration in the coastal town, managing positions and considering heritage and naming proposals.

2023-08-292026-08-21

What’s been said

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August 2026
17 AugThe Namibian
Lüderitz town council has had positions occupied CEO, strategic executive for finance and engineering in acting capacity for almost four years
Source
“The positions of chief executive officer (CEO), strategic executive for finance and strategic executive for engineering have been occupied in an acting capacity for almost four years.”
Lüderitz demands permanent council leadership
May 2026
13 MayNew Era
Lüderitz town council supports initiatives aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs
Source
“"Economic empowerment and support for SMEs remain part of council's broader development agenda," he said.”
Lüderitz demands piece of green hydrogen pie … yearns for development
April 2026
22 AprThe Namibian
Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename a main street and airport after Anton Lubowski
Source
“The Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename a main street and an airport at Lüderitz after late anti-apartheid activist Anton Lubowski.”
Lüderitz weighs Lubowski name proposal
15 AprNew Era
Lüderitz Town Council pledged to support Mayumbelo and her mother with N$30 000 through their mayoral trust fund
Source
“The control administrative officer at the Aus settlement office, Queen Koopman, informed New Era that the Lüderitz Town Council pledged to support the two with N$30 000 through their mayoral trust fund.”
Pessimistic optimism: Mayumbelo fights on amid financial struggles
March 2026
28 MarInformanté
Lüderitz Town Council was commended for continued commitment to the event
Source
“She commended the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival Trust, the Lüderitz Town Council, and stakeholders for their continued commitment to the event, as well as corporate sponsors for supporting community development initiatives.”
Crayfish Festival to showcase Namibia’s marine heritage
May 2025
18 MayThe Namibian
The Lüderitz Town Council has acquired a fleet of vehicles valued at N$1.8 million
Source
“The council has taken a significant step towards enhancing their preparedness by procuring a fleet of vehicles valued at N$1.8 million.”
Lüderitz town council gets new vehicles
October 2023
12 OctThe Namibian
Lüderitz Town Council proposed using part of N$100 million grant on their chosen projects
Source
“The German government has reportedly rejected a proposal by Lüderitz Town Council leaders who wanted to use part of a N$100 million grant on their chosen projects.”
Germany rejects Lüderitz’s request to decide use of N$100m grant

Politics

Lüderitz residents demand permanent council leadership, audits

The News

Lüderitz residents are calling for permanent appointments to vacant executive positions at the town council and improved financial reporting after years of acting appointments and delayed audits. The CEO, strategic executive for finance, and strategic executive for engineering posts have been filled in an acting capacity for almost four years, and the council's financial statements have not been submitted to the auditor general.

17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

Lüderitz residents demand permanent council leadership, audits
Lüderitz residents are calling for permanent appointments to vacant executive positions at the town council and improved financial reporting after years of acting appointments and delayed audits. The CEO, strategic executive for finance, and strategic executive for engineering posts have been filled in an acting capacity for almost four years, and the council's financial statements have not been submitted to the auditor general.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

Namibia and EU extend strategic partnership roadmap to 2030
The EU and Namibian Government have agreed to extend their Strategic Partnership Roadmap until 2030, originally launched in 2023 to promote cooperation in renewable hydrogen and critical raw materials value chains. The extension will deepen cooperation through European investment, technology transfer, and improved market access.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 13 May

Lüderitz residents demand immediate development benefits from hydrogen projects
As Lüderitz positions itself as a hub for Namibia's green hydrogen ambitions, residents argue that the promised development has not improved their daily living conditions, citing struggles with sanitation, housing, electricity access, and lack of opportunities for ordinary people.
13 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 22 April

Lüderitz considers renaming street and airport after Lubowski
The Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename the town's main street and Lüderitz Airport after late anti-apartheid activist and lawyer Anton Lubowski, who was assassinated in 1989. The proposal, backed by an endorsement from his widow, must be formally tabled before council for consultation before any decision can be made.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

Teen with leukaemia fights on despite financial and health struggles
Catherine Mayumbelo, an 18-year-old from Aus, was diagnosed with leukaemia in May and must travel to Cape Town for a bone marrow transplant. Her family is financially strained by monthly medical visits to Windhoek and appeals for public assistance to cover the estimated N$210,000 cost of the transplant journey.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Minister emphasises sustainable fisheries at Lüderitz Crayfish Festival gala
Minister Inge Zaamwani delivered a keynote address at the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival fundraising gala, emphasising Namibia's commitment to sustainable marine resource management and the festival's role in supporting local employment, tourism, and coastal community development.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

Heritage Council to approve historic building conversions to hotels
The National Heritage Council of Namibia is considering applications to convert two historic landmark buildings—Kreplin House in Lüderitz and The Castle in Windhoek—into hospitality facilities. The council says adaptive reuse preserves heritage buildings' long-term survival while enabling economic sustainability, with key architectural features to be maintained.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

Lüderitz Crayfish Festival drives local economy and tourism growth
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani says the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival contributes to local economic activity, tourism, small business development, and seasonal employment while promoting sustainable fisheries management. More than N$700,000 was pledged at a fundraising gala, with Standard Bank and MTC each contributing N$150,000.
31 March 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 28 March

Lüderitz Crayfish Festival 2026 to boost marine tourism and employment
The Minister of Agriculture emphasised at a fundraising gala that the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival (28 April–3 May) will promote sustainable marine resource management, support local businesses, and create employment in the //Karas Region. The minister stressed that Namibia's fisheries sector must ensure coastal communities benefit from the blue economy through jobs and improved livelihoods.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 February

Lüderitz residents demand justice after pensioner's death
Residents of Lüderitz are calling for justice following the death of 74-year-old pensioner Frieda Ngwedha, who died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault and robbery on 16 December. The incident has sparked community protests linking the attack to drug abuse, with residents demanding stronger law enforcement action and measures to combat drug-related crime in the town.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →