Local authority managing Walvis Bay's municipal services, infrastructure, and land development; recently designated an Authorised Planning Authority.
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The Namibian
Municipality of Walvis Bay warned residents against carrying out pothole repairs on public roads without approval
“The Municipality of Walvis Bay has warned residents against carrying out pothole repairs on public roads without approval.”
Walvis Bay warns couple to stop pothole repairsThe Namibian
Municipality of Walvis Bay issued a directive ordering informal traders to vacate trading spots by yesterday
“Informal traders operating in the Walvis Bay central business district (CBD) face imminent removal after the municipality issued a directive ordering them to vacate their trading spots by yesterday.”
Walvis Bay vendors face eviction from CBDThe Namibian
Municipality of Walvis Bay warned that joint cleanup operation with law enforcement will begin to remove non-compliant traders
“It warned that a joint cleanup operation with law enforcement will begin tomorrow to remove traders who do not comply.”
Walvis Bay vendors face eviction from CBDWindhoek Observer
Municipality of Walvis Bay ordered informal traders in CBD to cease operations and vacate by Wednesday
“The Municipality of Walvis Bay has ordered all informal traders operating within the town's Central Business District to cease operations and vacate the area by Wednesday, warning that non-compliant traders will face a joint cleanup operation with law enforcement starting on Friday.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Walvis Bay orders informal traders in CBD to vacateWindhoek Observer
Municipality of Walvis Bay stated it values and supports informal trading as essential part of local economy
“The municipality has stated it values and supports informal trading as an essential part of the local economy and a contributor to livelihoods.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Walvis Bay orders informal traders in CBD to vacateNew Era
Municipality of Walvis Bay cancelled sale of 67 erven with immediate effect
“The Walvis Bay Municipality has cancelled the sale of 67 erven, of which 66 were for residential purposes.”
Walvis cancels 67 plots sale … local authorities told to broaden income streamsNamibian Sun
Municipality of Walvis Bay tabled proposed N$1.6 billion budget for 2026/2027 financial year
“The Walvis Bay municipality tabled its proposed N$1.6 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year on Friday, with land development projects receiving the largest allocation.”
Walvis municipality tables N$1.6 billion budgetThe Namibian
Municipality of Walvis Bay has been declared an Authorised Planning Authority (APA)
“The Municipality of Walvis Bay has been declared an Authorised Planning Authority (APA) following approval by the minister of urban and rural development.”
Walvis Bay gets planning powersThe Namibian
Municipality of Walvis Bay is expected to reduce delays in processing applications and improve service delivery
“According to the municipality, the APA status is expected to reduce delays in processing applications and improve service delivery by allowing decisions to be made at a local level.”
Walvis Bay gets planning powersNew Era
Municipality of Walvis Bay has lacked internal audit for seventeen years
“Seventeen years without an internal audit, gaps in key governance systems, and the absence of a performance management system – the Walvis Bay Municipality is an institution at sixes and sevens.”
Walvis’ shambolic governanceThe Municipality of Walvis Bay has warned residents against carrying out pothole repairs on public roads without approval, following reports that an unemployed couple had begun repairing potholes in the coastal town. The municipality says it has appointed a contractor to carry out pothole repairs as part of its official road maintenance programme.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Municipality of Walvis Bay has warned residents against carrying out pothole repairs on public roads without approval, following reports that an unemployed couple had begun repairing potholes in the coastal town. The municipality says it has appointed a contractor to carry out pothole repairs as part of its official road maintenance programme.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Municipality of Walvis Bay has issued a directive ordering informal traders to vacate their trading spots in the central business district by yesterday. Traders say they paid municipal fees last year to operate from their current locations and claim the municipality has not told them where they should relocate.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Municipality of Walvis Bay has ordered informal traders operating in the town's Central Business District to cease operations and vacate by 17 June 2026, with law enforcement and cleanup operations to begin Friday for non-compliant traders. The order is part of a regulatory framework introduced in March that requires informal traders to obtain permits and relocate to designated trading zones.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Walvis Bay Municipality has cancelled the sale of 67 erven, of which 66 were single residential plots for first-time buyers, following a ministerial directive. Non-residential plots will proceed with sale as planned.
12 June 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Water Corporation has announced planned power outages on 21 May 2026 (08:30–17:30) and 1 June 2026 (08:00–17:00) due to NamPower maintenance work on the Ruby 11kV network and Sekelduin 2 line, which will suspend water supply operations at the Ruby Intake Station for approximately eight hours each day. NamWater and Walvis Bay Municipality are working to keep reservoirs at full supply to mitigate the impact, and residents are urged to use water sparingly.
13 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Walvis Bay municipality tabled a N$1.6 billion budget for 2026/2027, comprising N$883 million in capital spending and N$690 million in operating costs. Land development projects receive the largest allocation at N$299 million (34% of capital), followed by infrastructure repair and replacement at N$249 million (28%).
12 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Rapid population growth and proliferation of informal backyard housing in Walvis Bay have driven electricity consumption to record levels, with the suburb of Kuisebmond alone consuming 54% of Swakopmund's total power use. The municipality faces increasing pressure to provide affordable housing and land, with approximately 23 000 backyard shacks housing 42 000 people and thousands more on waiting lists.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism will remove part of the Walvis Bay landfill from Dorob National Park to allow the municipality full management authority and ability to enforce bylaws. The ministry has issued a compliance order against illegal tyre burning at the site, which residents report creates toxic smoke affecting the town, and has flagged health risks from living near the landfill.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Municipality of Walvis Bay has been declared an Authorised Planning Authority, enabling it to oversee land use approvals and development applications such as rezoning and township establishment previously handled at national level. The municipality expects the status to reduce processing delays and improve service delivery through local decision-making.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Walvis Bay Municipality has been without an internal audit, performance management system, or general manager for 17 years, with further gaps including poorly designed job descriptions, a recently established procurement unit, and reports of staff conducting business with the municipality. Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga revealed these systemic governance failures to residents and called for reforms to address deep-rooted institutional problems affecting service delivery.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
The Walvis Bay municipality announced that Langstrand and Kuisebmond will experience a temporary water interruption from 17 to 19 March due to a supply disruption from the Swakopmund supply line. Residents are urged to use water sparingly and make preparations.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Lifeguards in Walvis Bay are warning of increased drowning risk as coastal heatwaves with temperatures between 35–36°C drive large crowds to beaches and swimming areas without adequate safety precautions. Monarch Lifeguard Services founder Marthin Muyenga urges close supervision of children, warns against improvised flotation devices, and advises against swimming under the influence of alcohol, while the Municipality of Walvis Bay has deployed certified lifeguards at Independence Beach and temporarily opened Dolphin Park swimming pool during weekdays.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A parliamentary standing committee is holding consultative meetings in Rundu this week with five major local authorities to assess land delivery and housing provision. The consultations aim to give Parliament an evidence-based understanding of how housing is planned and delivered at local level, identify constraints, and propose solutions to Namibia's estimated 300,000 to 700,000-unit housing backlog.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
A parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development is holding consultative meetings at Rundu with five major local authorities to assess land delivery and housing provision. The consultations aim to gather evidence on how housing is planned and delivered, identify constraints, and propose practical measures to address Namibia's estimated housing backlog of 300,000 to 700,000 units.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has warned ministries and councillors to settle outstanding municipal debts or face disconnections and sanctions. As of March 2025, local authorities and councils owed the Namibia Water Corporation N$2.4 billion, with the City of Windhoek reporting residents, businesses, and government combined owe the municipality N$1.2 billion.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →