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Lydia Amutenya

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City of Windhoek funds councillor training for service delivery

The News

The City of Windhoek is implementing a capacity development programme for councillors, established under Council Resolution 182/08/2021, that includes academic studies, workshops, benchmarking exercises and site visits to strengthen leadership and decision-making. The programme is designed to equip council members with skills to respond to residents' needs and improve accountability and service delivery.

Why it matters

City of Windhoek investing in councillor training to strengthen municipal accountability and service delivery.

22 hours ago · New Era →

Yesterday

  1. City of Windhoek funds councillor training for service delivery

    The City of Windhoek is implementing a capacity development programme for councillors, established under Council Resolution 182/08/2021, that includes academic studies, workshops, benchmarking exercises and site visits to strengthen leadership and decision-making. The programme is designed to equip council members with skills to respond to residents' needs and improve accountability and service delivery.

    22 hours ago · New Era →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Windhoek street vendors defy evictions despite police crackdowns

    Hundreds of illegal street vendors in Windhoek's CBD face regular evictions by municipal police, but continue trading because formal markets do not generate sufficient income. The city says it is developing structured trading venues as part of a long-term strategy, while vendors and lawmakers call for legal recognition, proper infrastructure, and compensation for confiscated goods.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Water supply restored to Central Katutura after pipe burst

    Central Katutura experienced a water outage this morning due to a pipe burst that forced the City of Windhoek to temporarily isolate supply for repairs. Water supply is being restored and expected to normalise within three hours.

    27 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Windhoek family faces demolition of N$500,000 informal home

    A 15-member family in Havana informal settlement faces demolition of a partially-built house they invested N$500,000 in, after the City of Windhoek says it was constructed without proper municipal approval. The family claims they believed they could build after the land was demarcated in October, but the municipality says demarcation does not constitute a permit, and calls on them to demolish the illegal structure.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Windhoek encourages cremation as five cemeteries reach capacity

    The City of Windhoek, which records approximately 960 burials annually, says five of its seven cemeteries are at full capacity and is urging residents to consider cremation as an alternative. The municipality is exploring measures including second interments and developing a new cemetery at Rocky Crest, though some residents and cultural groups have raised concerns about land allocation and religious objections to cremation.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Windhoek to install speed humps in Katutura for road safety

    The City of Windhoek has announced road upgrade and decongestion works along Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road in Katutura, including speed hump installations on multiple streets from March to April to improve road safety and slow down traffic.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Windhoek residents owe city over N$800 million in arrears

    Residents of Windhoek have accumulated more than N$800 million in unpaid water, electricity, rates and taxes accounts, with arrears stretching up to 120 days. The City of Windhoek is pursuing debt collection measures and has implemented a write-off strategy, having processed approximately N$380 million in approved write-offs for pensioners and eligible households.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. City of Windhoek HQ without water due to pipe leaks

    Underground pipe leaks at City of Windhoek headquarters have left one building without water supply since last week, forcing staff to use mobile toilets. The city confirmed initial repairs were completed on 16 February, but a further leak was identified; partial water supply has been restored while repairs continue on portions of the building.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 February

  1. Fake taxis exploit Windhoek traffic congestion, target commuters

    Criminals posing as taxi drivers are exploiting peak-hour congestion in Windhoek to rob commuters, prompting intensified joint operations by City Police and NamPol. Authorities urge commuters to use an official taxi verification app before boarding and report suspicious vehicles.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Windhoek water pipe burst damages homes, residents criticize response

    A burst pipe in Donkerhoek, Windhoek damaged four homes early Saturday morning, with residents saying the City of Windhoek's response was untimely. Residents reported damaged household contents and expressed concerns about infrastructure maintenance, with one noting this is the third pipe burst in the area.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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