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The Namibian
City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed that the municipality reconnected water services to the ministry yesterday
“City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has confirmed that the municipality reconnected water services to the ministry yesterday.”
Works water disconnected over N$9.66m debtThe Namibian
City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says residents should allow water to stand until clear and not panic
“City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says residents should allow the water to stand for a while until it becomes clear, and urges the public not to panic.”
How your water gets to your tapWindhoek Observer
Lydia Amutenya said reduced inflow caused reservoir levels to drop significantly
“City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said on Monday that the reduced inflow caused reservoir levels across the city to drop significantly.”
Windhoek water discolouration linked to pipeline damageWindhoek Observer
Lydia Amutenya said the issue is mainly aesthetic and does not affect water safety
“She said the issue is mainly aesthetic and does not affect the safety of the water for consumption.”
Windhoek water discolouration linked to pipeline damageThe Namibian
City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said final treated water complies with Namibian Drinking Water Quality Standards
“Amutenya said the final treated water complies with the Namibian Drinking Water Quality Standards, which are in line with World Health Organisation guidelines.”
Windhoek residents demand lab evidence on tap safetyThe Namibian
Lydia Amutenya confirmed that the matter concerning the structure at Havana informal settlement has been addressed through engagement between the city and the owner
“"The City of Windhoek can confirm that the matter concerning the structure at Havana informal settlement has been addressed through engagement between the city and the owner of the structure," municipality spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said on Monday.”
City saves Havana family’s dream houseWindhoek Observer
Lydia Amutenya said the homeowner approached the municipality and requested that some conditions be relaxed
“City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the homeowner approached the municipality after compliance directives were issued and requested that some of the conditions be relaxed.”
CoW halts Havana house demolitionThe Namibian
City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the public should not be worried about the safety of water
“City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the public should not be worried about the safety of the water, as the machines are only used to separate waste from water.”
City says water is safe despite body found in water treatment machineWindhoek Observer
Lydia Amutenya said the city considered the homeowner's request and revised some conditions subject to strict compliance measures
“Amutenya said the city considered the request and revised some of the conditions, subject to strict compliance measures.”
CoW halts Havana house demolitionWindhoek Observer
City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya announced body discovery at Gammams Water Care Works facility
“City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya made the announcement this evening.”
Body discovered at Gammams Water Works facilityResidents of Baboon City, an informal settlement in Windhoek, say they have been neglected by political leaders after elections and lack access to clean water and basic services. The City of Windhoek maintains the area is not a recognised settlement and has no plans to formalise it or provide municipal services.
9 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Residents of Baboon City, an informal settlement in Windhoek, say they have been neglected by political leaders after elections and lack access to clean water and basic services. The City of Windhoek maintains the area is not a recognised settlement and has no plans to formalise it or provide municipal services.
9 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has acknowledged that dedicated municipal security services have not yet been deployed at Groot Aub Cemetery following the vandalism of Joseph Willem Modise's grave. The cemetery remains in a transitional phase after its incorporation into the City and has not yet been fully integrated into formal cemetery operations.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has begun a 28-month project to digitally map and inspect over 17,000 municipal streetlight poles to improve public safety, reduce maintenance delays, and modernise infrastructure management.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has denied allegations that its CEO's office instructed officials to stop issuing new informal trading permits, saying applications continue to be processed under existing regulations. The denial follows complaints from traders and residents in Dorado Park about City Police preventing informal traders from operating and the City refusing to issue trading letters.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek Municipality councillor Maitjituavi Kavetu has requested information from City management about the suspension of trading letters and increased enforcement against informal traders in Dorado Park, citing governance and public interest concerns following complaints from residents and traders claiming City Police prevented them from operating.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Outstanding municipal debt owed by government institutions to the City of Windhoek fell from approximately N$67 million in May to N$27 million in June, a 60% decline attributed to government's crackdown on unpaid accounts. The City's overall debtors' book also improved over the same period, declining from N$912 million in May to N$845 million in June.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
Young professionals in Windhoek report that rising rental costs make independent living increasingly unaffordable despite employment, with tenants facing high prices, outdated units, and restrictive lease conditions that consume large portions of their salaries.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says it may seek legislative amendments to the Local Authorities Act after the Supreme Court ruled the municipality lacks legal authority to provide telecommunications services. The city views fibre commercialisation as essential to its smart city ambitions.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Epandulo, an informal settlement in Windhoek's Moses //Garoeb constituency with nearly 1,500 residents, has lacked garbage collection, toilets, and adequate water access for 33 years, creating a sanitation crisis that residents say is causing health problems in children.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek municipality disconnected water to the Ministry of Works and Transport's head office over an unpaid utility bill of N$9.66 million; the water was restored yesterday after four days without supply and the minister instructed officials to settle the debt and investigate how it accumulated.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has disclosed that brown discoloration in tap water results from sand mixing with water when pipes burst or corrode, and from residue stirred up by low reservoir levels following damage to the Von Bach pipeline. The disclosures came during a media tour of the water treatment plant, held after a body was discovered in a water treatment machine and residents raised safety concerns.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek attributed recent water discolouration to pipeline damage between the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant and Windhoek that interrupted NamWater supply. The reduced inflow lowered reservoir levels, disturbing sediment and causing brown-coloured water in areas including Katutura and Okuryangava, though the city said the issue is aesthetic and does not affect water safety.
25 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A body was discovered at Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday, prompting the Residents and Ratepayers Association to demand laboratory results on tap water safety. The Windhoek Municipality has assured the public that the city's water is safe, noting the body was found at the initial screening stage of the treatment process.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has agreed to stop the planned demolition of an N$500 000 unapproved home at Max Mutongolume informal settlement in Havana, following negotiations with the family that owns it. The family of 15, who have lived in the area for 18 years, requested relief from compliance directives and the city agreed to review the house for possible regularisation.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has resolved a case involving an unapproved house in Havana Informal Settlement after the homeowner requested that compliance conditions be relaxed. Under the agreement, the owner committed to residential use with limited charitable activities, and must complete specific remaining works while accepting liability for occupying the unapproved structure.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Windhoek Municipality said municipal water remains safe for drinking after a body was found in a machine at the Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday. A city spokesperson stated the machines where the body was found are only used to separate waste from water, and water undergoes proper treatment.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has resolved a dispute over a house built without municipal approval in Havana Informal Settlement by revising compliance conditions after the homeowner's request. The owner committed by sworn affidavit to use the structure primarily for residential purposes with limited charitable activities, and may complete specified works including corrugated iron sheets, window glass, and floor and wall smoothing.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An unidentified male body was discovered inside a machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday. A security officer on patrol found the body and alerted officials; the scene has been secured and handed to the Namibian Police for investigation.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An unidentified male body was discovered inside a machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday, 17 May 2026. The incident has been handed over to the Namibian Police for investigation.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek has approved four township development projects aimed at formalising informal settlements and delivering more than 1 400 housing units to accommodate an estimated 4 866 people in Otjomuise and Hadino Hishongwa.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek is expanding its water reclamation capacity through a second Direct Potable Reclamation Plant (DPR2) to secure long-term water supply amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and increasing infrastructure costs. The facility will be implemented in phases, starting at 10 megalitres per day and expanding to 20 megalitres, increasing current reclamation capacity by 50% in phase one and another 50% in phase two.
29 April 2026 · New Era →
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.
23 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →