Also known as: town council · council · Ongwediva Town Council · Mariental Municipal Council · Walvis Bay municipal council
Rundu Town Council — municipality managing services in Rundu, currently facing revenue collection shortfalls and infrastructure challenges including stormwater erosion and water debt disputes.
Residents of Kasikili Island in Oshakati's Oneshila informal settlement, whose homes have been flooded since December, say the town council has not provided assistance or permanent relocation despite pleas. The situation worsens as rain continues and residents cite concerns for children's safety, hygiene, and living conditions in water-surrounded homes.
6 February 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Kasikili Island in Oshakati's Oneshila informal settlement, whose homes have been flooded since December, say the town council has not provided assistance or permanent relocation despite pleas. The situation worsens as rain continues and residents cite concerns for children's safety, hygiene, and living conditions in water-surrounded homes.
6 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa conducted an inspection in Rundu and declared severe soil erosion in Tutungeni and surrounding areas an emergency, ordering the town council to seek three quotations from specialized companies for stormwater drainage and erosion control through expedited government procurement. The minister emphasized the need for collaboration between his ministry and the Ministry of Finance, and criticized poor drainage maintenance and lack of planning while urging stronger revenue collection from government entities to fund repairs.
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 →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa inspected the Tutungeni area of Rundu and ordered urgent action to address severe soil erosion and sinkholes caused by uncontrolled stormwater, directing authorities to submit emergency procurement requests to the Ministry of Finance by Monday. The minister expressed concern that the situation had worsened since his previous visit and criticised the slow pace of interventions and poor management by local leaders.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has directed Rundu Town Council to stop outsourcing basic maintenance work to private contractors and instead employ vocational training centre graduates and trainees for tasks like unblocking drainage systems. The minister criticised the council's infrastructure management over several years and rejected its explanations, saying basic maintenance issues must be addressed promptly to prevent further service delivery deterioration.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Hermanus Isaaks, management committee chairperson of Mariental Municipal Council, says leadership is a responsibility to be carried with care. The municipality is addressing land scarcity through informal settlement formalization and relocation to new extensions, while also developing a skills programme targeting approximately 230 young people.
9 January 2026 · New Era →
William Minnie, a 23-year-old councillor for the Landless People's Movement in Hardap's Mariental Municipal Council, says his entry into local government responds to inequality, unemployment and exclusion. He prioritises community engagement and accountability, with youth unemployment, land access and housing as key focus areas.
7 January 2026 · New Era →