Lüderitz Town Council — local government body considering proposals including renaming of the town's main street and airport, amid resident demands for hydrogen project benefits and justice on security issues.
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New Era
Lüderitz town council supports initiatives aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs
“"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 developmentThe Namibian
Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename a main street and airport after Anton Lubowski
“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 proposalNew Era
Lüderitz Town Council pledged to support Mayumbelo and her mother with N$30 000 through their mayoral trust fund
“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 strugglesInformanté
Lüderitz Town Council was commended for continued commitment to the event
“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 heritageThe Namibian
The Lüderitz Town Council has acquired a fleet of vehicles valued at N$1.8 million
“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 vehiclesThe Namibian
Lüderitz Town Council proposed using part of N$100 million grant on their chosen projects
“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 grantThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →