President of the Namibia Association of Local Authority Officials calling for fair accountability and transparent processes in municipal governance.
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Windhoek Observer
NALAO president Moses Matyayi warned that arbitrary or procedurally flawed suspensions undermine good governance
“NALAO president Moses Matyayi warned that arbitrary or procedurally flawed suspensions undermine good governance.”
Omaruru acting CEO suspected of ‘cooking the books’ …as he’s found in office on a Saturday with an accountant amid financial probeThe Namibian
Nalao president Moses Matyayi said the suspension appears to have been effected without adherence to due process and fair labour practice
“"Based on information available to us, the suspension appears to have been effected without adherence to the principles of due process and fair labour practice," he said.”
Local authorities question Omaruru CEO’s suspensionInformanté
Moses Matyayi expressed appreciation for support that led to project completion
“Uunona welcomed the delegation and underscored the value of the long-standing partnership, while Matyayi expressed appreciation for the support that led to the successful completion of the project.”
Solar centre opens to support clean energy shiftNew Era
Moses Matyayi raised alarm over increasing political interference in local authorities
“President of the Namibia Association of Local Authority Officials, Moses Matyayi, has raised alarm over increasing political interference in local authorities, warning that it is destabilising municipal governance and weakening service delivery.”
Political interference undermines LAs – MatyayiNew Era
Matyayi said officials are facing mounting pressure through arbitrary suspensions, dismissals, and undue external influence
“Matyayi said officials are facing mounting pressure through what he described as arbitrary suspensions, dismissals, and undue external influence across several local authorities.”
Political interference undermines LAs – MatyayiThe Namibian
Moses Matyayi described the surge as the largest population shift in the country's recent history
“Matyayi described the surge as the largest population shift in the country's recent history.”
Urban population surge leaves local authorities reelingThe Namibian
Namibia Association of Local Authorities president Moses Matyayi spoke out against the castigation of local authority chief executive officers
“Namibia Association of Local Authorities president Moses Matyayi yesterday spoke out against the "castigation" of local authority chief executive officers (CEOs) and officials.”
‘Sankwasa forced town council to suspend me’The Namibian
Moses Matyayi called for local authority officials to be held accountable in fair, transparent manner free from intimidation
“Association for Local Authorities in Namibia (Nalao) president Moses Matyayi has called for local authority officials to be held accountable in a fair and transparent manner, free from intimidation and political interference.”
Local authorities officials must be held accountable without intimidation – MatyayiThe Namibian
Chief executive Moses Matyayi was set to be paid salary of N$3.3 million a year
“In 2023, state-owned newspaper New Era reported that the city was set to pay chief executive Moses Matyayi a salary of N$3.3million a year (N$300 000 a month).”
From Strangers to Neighbours?Informanté
Moses Matyayi said Windhoek currently has 150 informal settlements
“Matyayi said that Windhoek currently has the highest number of informal settlements, with a total of 150 settlements recorded.”
Windhoek’s 150 informal settlements spiral amid land and funding shortagesThe acting CEO of Omaruru municipality, who was appointed following the suspension of the substantive CEO over financial irregularities, was found in the office on a Saturday with an accountant. The mayor said the council is looking to replace him in his acting role, citing concerns over governance at the local authority.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The acting CEO of Omaruru municipality, who was appointed following the suspension of the substantive CEO over financial irregularities, was found in the office on a Saturday with an accountant. The mayor said the council is looking to replace him in his acting role, citing concerns over governance at the local authority.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Association of Local Authority Officials has raised concerns that the suspension of Omaruru municipality CEO Valentinus Sindongo may violate fair labour practices and due process, warning that procedurally flawed disciplinary measures undermine good governance and public confidence in local authorities.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has inaugurated the Windhoek Solar Centre, a knowledge hub offering consultations, training, and guidance on solar energy solutions with a focus on improving access to communities without electricity. The facility, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development at approximately N$4.3 million, was jointly opened by Berlin State Secretary Michael Biel and Windhoek Mayor Sakarias Uunona as part of a partnership between the two cities established in 2000.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
The president of the Namibia Association of Local Authority Officials has warned that political interference in local authorities is threatening municipal governance through arbitrary suspensions, dismissals, and external pressure on officials. He said these practices undermine institutional stability, professional administration, and investor confidence in towns and cities.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Over half of Namibia's 1.5 million urban residents are straining municipal capacity to deliver housing, infrastructure, and services, with informal settlements housing over 40% of residents in some towns. Officials have called for improved governance, accountability, and collaboration between councils and municipal staff to manage urbanisation effectively.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Suspended Katima Mulilo Town Council chief executive Raphael Liswaniso, who won a labour case against his first suspension on 28 October, was suspended a second time on Monday. Liswaniso and his lawyer argue that minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa forced the council into the latest suspension through a directive letter marked urgent, while a local authorities president raises concerns about the arbitrary suspension of CEOs under political pressure.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Nalao president Moses Matyayi has called for local authority officials to be held accountable through fair, transparent processes based on due process and key performance areas, while protecting professional independence from political interference. He noted ongoing financial challenges in local authorities and difficulties retaining skilled professionals, urging stakeholders to address root causes rather than symptoms.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek's plan to build apartments instead of freestanding houses is pragmatic given land and funding constraints, but developers risk sacrificing community spaces and livability. The editorial warns that apartment living requires planning for recreation areas and social infrastructure, drawing lessons from Singapore's approach, and calls on the municipality to address internal corruption and executive salaries before expanding housing.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says it needs about N$1 billion annually to formalise informal settlements but receives only N$53 million this financial year, while the capital hosts 150 informal settlements where more than 200 000 people live undocumented. The city's CEO and housing engineer attribute the crisis to funding shortages, lack of available land, and the fact that informal residents cannot be charged rates and taxes, leaving fewer than 60 000 documented residents to fund the N$5 billion municipal budget.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek has suffered inadequate road maintenance for 35 years, with recent rains exposing damage valued at N$353 million. The city says proper annual road maintenance would cost N$384 million, while proper rehabilitation requires about N$1 billion, and officials cite budget constraints and insufficient funding from the Roads Fund Administration.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Road Fund Administration has allocated only N$2.5 million for flood-damaged local authority roads in 2025/26 despite an estimated N$658 million in nationwide damage, leaving a funding gap of roughly N$655.5 million. Road users including taxi drivers say deteriorating conditions are crippling their livelihoods as they spend earnings on frequent vehicle repairs.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →