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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Lydia Amutenya

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Windhoek cashless parking system sparks motorist and worker backlash

The News

Windhoek's new strictly cashless parking system, implemented by private company KeyPlot Investment on behalf of the City of Windhoek, has drawn complaints from motorists over high transaction fees, inaccessibility for those without bank cards, and confusion—while parking attendants report reduced compliance and increased tension. KPI justified the move as necessary to address missing cash payments and theft under the previous system.

7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Windhoek cashless parking system sparks motorist and worker backlash

    Windhoek's new strictly cashless parking system, implemented by private company KeyPlot Investment on behalf of the City of Windhoek, has drawn complaints from motorists over high transaction fees, inaccessibility for those without bank cards, and confusion—while parking attendants report reduced compliance and increased tension. KPI justified the move as necessary to address missing cash payments and theft under the previous system.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Katutura residents express safety concerns over damaged bridge

    Residents of Grysblok in Windhoek have raised alarm over a bridge whose railings collapsed nearly a year ago, creating a gap that forces pedestrians and schoolchildren to walk dangerously close to traffic. The City of Windhoek spokesperson says the department has assessed the area and will replace the railings; residents also cite inadequate street lighting and rising theft as additional safety concerns.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 31 January

  1. Poor waste management blamed for Windhoek baboon attacks

    The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has linked baboon attacks on Goreangab residents to poor waste management and urged proper disposal of waste, after failed attempts to scare the animals away. The City of Windhoek acknowledged the recurring incidents and said it lacks a comprehensive policy on human-wildlife conflict, but is investigating the provision of waste management facilities in the affected area.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Windhoek warns residents of municipal service payment scams

    The City of Windhoek has cautioned residents against scammers posing as council officials who threaten to disconnect utilities unless residents pay via e-wallets or in person. The warning follows a case in which a 75-year-old woman lost N$30,990.60 to a scammer claiming to represent the municipality.

    27 January 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Windhoek water supply restored gradually after pipeline repair

    The City of Windhoek has announced that water supply to Northern Industrial and Katutura will be restored gradually throughout the day following a nearly two-day outage caused by a damaged 600 mm bulk water pipeline. The pipeline was repaired Wednesday night, but reservoir levels remain low and require time to stabilise before full supply is restored.

    22 January 2026 · Informanté →

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