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Sakaria Uunona

Also known as: Windhoek Mayor Sakaria Uunona · Jackie ‡Khariseb · Jacky ≠Khariseb · ≠Khariseb · Rehoboth mayor Jackie ‡Khariseb

Mayor of Windhoek who has reported reductions in the city's debtors' book and investments in road repairs and infrastructure projects.

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What’s been said

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Sakaria Uunona revealed the City of Windhoek has reduced its debtors' book to N$869 million as of 31 March

    Source

    This was revealed by the city's mayor, Sakaria Uunona, during the ordinary council meeting on Thursday evening.

    City of Windhoek cuts debtors’ book to N$869 million
  3. The Namibian

    Sakaria Uunona said the figures demonstrate gradual but meaningful progress in strengthening financial discipline and improving revenue management

    Source

    "These figures demonstrate gradual but meaningful progress in strengthening financial discipline, improving revenue management and restoring the municipality's fiscal sustainability," Uunona said.

    City of Windhoek cuts debtors’ book to N$869 million
  4. April 2026
  5. Namibian Sun

    Sakaria Uunona inaugurated N$4.3m Solar Centre funded by Windhoek–Berlin partnership

    Source

    The City of Windhoek officially inaugurated a Solar Centre facility financed by €212 750 (about N$4.3 million) grant from Germany.

    Uunona inaugurates N$4.3m Solar Centre funded by Windhoek–Berlin partnership
  6. March 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Windhoek mayor Sakaria Uunona announced City of Windhoek fixed 67,344 potholes since February 2025

    Source

    Windhoek mayor Sakaria Uunona announced this during an ordinary council meeting on Thursday.

    City of Windhoek fixes over 67 000 potholes
  8. The Namibian

    Uunona said city has invested N$64.36 million in routine pothole repairs

    Source

    To date, the city has invested N$64 36 million in these routine repairs.

    City of Windhoek fixes over 67 000 potholes
  9. Informanté

    Windhoek Mayor Sakaria Uunona participated in engagement bringing together government officials and community leaders

    Source

    The engagement brought together government officials, including Khomas Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma and Windhoek Mayor Sakaria Uunona, community leaders, educators, parents, and members of the media, highlighting the collaborative effort required to support young men in Namibia.

    Engagement promotes positive masculinity and supports boy child development
  10. New Era

    Sakaria Uunona said the municipal council has provided 150+ serviced trading stalls for informal vendors at Havana 4-Way

    Source

    Speaking at City's latest ordinary council meeting, he said that, through the department of economic development and community services, the municipal council has made more than 150 properly demarcated and serviced trading stalls available for informal vendors at the Havana 4-Way relocation area.

    City gives vendors 150 Havana stalls
Politics

City of Windhoek reduces debtors book to N$869 million

The News

The City of Windhoek has cut its total debtors' book to N$869 million as of 31 March, down from N$888 million the previous year, with arrears also declining from N$650 million to N$626 million, according to mayor Sakaria Uunona.

Why it matters

City of Windhoek reduces debtors' book, showing progress in municipal financial management and service delivery.

8 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 8 May

  1. City of Windhoek reduces debtors book to N$869 million

    The City of Windhoek has cut its total debtors' book to N$869 million as of 31 March, down from N$888 million the previous year, with arrears also declining from N$650 million to N$626 million, according to mayor Sakaria Uunona.

    8 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Windhoek inaugurates N$4.3m German-funded Solar Centre

    The City of Windhoek officially inaugurated a Solar Centre facility financed by a €212 750 grant from Germany, reflecting the partnership between the two cities.

    29 April 2026 · Namibian Sun

Friday 27 March

  1. Windhoek repairs 67 000 potholes since February 2025

    The City of Windhoek has fixed 67 344 potholes and repaired over 54 000 square metres of damaged road since February 2025, following damage from heavy rains and flooding in the 2024/25 rainy season. Mayor Sakaria Uunona said the city has invested N$64.36 million in these repairs, though he acknowledged ageing infrastructure and limited maintenance funding remain challenges.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Community engagement addresses boy child education and positive masculinity

    Hope Initiatives Southern Africa Namibia hosted an event where stakeholders, including the First Gentleman, discussed challenges facing boys in education and the promotion of positive masculinity rooted in responsibility, empathy, and accountable leadership. The First Gentleman cited 2023 data showing 8,720 boys dropped out of school and called for evidence-based interventions and strategic programs to support boys' holistic development.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 12 March

  1. Rehoboth deploys N$70m prepaid meters to cut water debt

    Rehoboth Town Council is rolling out prepaid water and electricity meters across all suburbs to improve revenue collection and reduce its N$150 million debt to NamWater. The installation runs from March to June 2026, with monthly rental fees tiered by residency status, and a 70/30 payment system designed to gradually clear existing arrears while maintaining service access.

    12 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Windhoek City offers 150 trading stalls to informal vendors

    The City of Windhoek has established over 150 demarcated and serviced trading stalls at Havana 4-Way following a vendor strike in February, aiming to provide a safer and more structured operating environment. The move follows the eviction of informal traders from the central business district and the City's commitment to implementing its Market Development Masterplan to accommodate informal trading in designated areas.

    4 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Rehoboth council escalates drug and substance abuse response

    Rehoboth Town Council has intensified efforts to combat drug-related activities through a multi-sectoral approach involving police, social workers and community organisations. The council has donated a house to the Namibian Police drug squad, established a Junior Town Council for youth engagement, and plans satellite police stations in crime hotspots.

    24 February 2026 · New Era

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