Also known as: Mayor Sakarias Uunona
Mayor of Windhoek since 2026, heading smart city strategy and environmental initiatives including commuter rail and plastic reduction campaigns.
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Informanté
Mayor Sakarias Uunona said Windhoek faces rapid urbanisation, rising demand for housing and services, mobility challenges, climate pressures, and the need to create jobs and economic opportunities
“During the launch of the strategy, the Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Sakarias Uunona, said that Windhoek, like many cities across Africa, faces unique challenges and opportunities.”
City of Windhoek launches Smart City strategic planInformanté
Uunona said the city looks forward to strengthening collaboration with UN-Habitat and the UNITAC Project
“It is for this reason that we look forward to continuing and strengthening our collaboration with UN-Habitat and the UNITAC Project as we begin the next phase, including steps to support implementation.”
City of Windhoek launches Smart City strategic planWindhoek Observer
City mayor Sakarias Uunona acknowledged that strategy success depends on implementation rather than planning alone
“For his part, the city's mayor Sakarias Uunona acknowledged that the success of the strategy would ultimately depend on implementation rather than planning alone.”
Windhoek’s ‘smart city’ vision draws mixed reactionsWindhoek Observer
Sakarias Uunona framed the strategy as a pledge to build inclusive, resilient, sustainable Windhoek
“Speaking at the launch, Uunona framed the strategy as a pledge to build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Windhoek.”
Windhoek’s ‘smart city’ vision draws mixed reactionsWindhoek Observer
Mayor Sakarias Uunona is correct in recognising that cities cannot afford to stand still
“Mayor Sakarias Uunona and his council are correct in recognising that cities cannot afford to stand still.”
A smart city vision must never lose sight of basic service deliveryWindhoek Observer
Mayor Sakarias Uunona officially accepted the smart city strategy
“Speaking during the unveiling, the council's mayor, Sakarias Uunona, officially accepted the strategy, stating that the initiative represents a commitment to ensure technology and innovation improve residents' lives while creating opportunities and leaving no one behind.”
CoW eyes digital makeover with rail, fibre and smart city pushThe Namibian
Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona revealed murders in Windhoek dropped by 14% during first five months of 2026
“Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona revealed this on Thursday during the Windhoek City Council's fifth ordinary meeting.”
Murders, robberies decline in WindhoekThe Namibian
Uunona linked increase in assault with grievous bodily harm to alcohol abuse, domestic violence and gender-based violence
“Uunona linked the increase to alcohol abuse, domestic violence and gender-based violence.”
Murders, robberies decline in WindhoekThe Namibian
Mayor Sakarias Uunona says the city requires about N$384 million annually for routine road maintenance
“Mayor Sakarias Uunona says the city requires about N$384 million annually for routine road maintenance, excluding an additional N$353 million needed to repair damage caused during the 2024/25 rainy season.”
Windhoek needs N$353 million extra to fix potholesThe Namibian
Uunona says the municipality receives only between 5% and 10% of required funding from Road Fund Administration
“He says the municipality receives only between 5% and 10% of the required funding support from the Road Fund Administration, despite maintaining roads heavily used by motorists.”
Windhoek needs N$353 million extra to fix potholesThe City of Windhoek's municipal council has launched its People-Centred Smart City Strategy 2026–2036 to guide the city's transformation, addressing challenges including rapid urbanisation, housing demand, mobility, and climate pressures through technology adoption and digital governance initiatives.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek's municipal council has launched its People-Centred Smart City Strategy 2026–2036 to guide the city's transformation, addressing challenges including rapid urbanisation, housing demand, mobility, and climate pressures through technology adoption and digital governance initiatives.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek launched a People-Centred Smart City Strategy (2026–2036) in partnership with UN-Habitat, aiming to guide development through digital innovation and data-driven governance, but community activists have expressed mixed views on whether the municipality can balance technological ambitions with current service delivery challenges.
17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek has unveiled a People-Centred Smart City Strategy for 2026-2036 that includes plans for digital governance, municipal fibre commercialisation, and a proposed commuter rail link. The strategy deserves recognition for its long-term vision, though experts caution it must remain focused on delivering fundamental services.
16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek launched a People-Centred Smart City Strategy 2026-2036 aimed at reshaping the capital through digital transformation, modernising public transport, and commercialising its fibre-optic network, including a proposed commuter rail service linking Windhoek, Katutura, and Rehoboth.
16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Murders in Windhoek dropped 14% and robberies fell 22% during January–May 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the mayor, though motor vehicle theft rose 4% and armed robbery increased 10%.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has repaired over 76,000 potholes but faces funding pressures exceeding N$737 million. Mayor Sakarias Uunona states the city needs N$384 million annually for routine maintenance plus an additional N$353 million for damage from the 2024/25 rainy season, though it receives only 5–10% of required support from the Road Fund Administration.
10 May 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 →
Standard Bank has launched the 2026 Blue Growth Series Informal Sector Activation in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy, aiming to help informal traders transition towards formalization and financial inclusion by providing practical training, mentorship, and market access. The bank's head of enterprise noted that many informal entrepreneurs lack access to funding not from ambition deficits but from missing formal structures and financial discipline, while officials stressed that the informal sector contributes an estimated 26–27% to Namibia's GDP but remains largely outside formal systems.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Mobile Telecommunications Ltd has provided N$450,000 to support the "Go Green, Skip the Plastic" initiative, which will distribute 4,000 reusable shopping bags and run an awareness campaign to reduce single-use plastic and encourage sustainable habits among Windhoek residents.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Ltd and the City of Windhoek have partnered on a "Go Green, Skip the Plastic" campaign, with MTC pledging N$450,000 to purchase 4,000 reusable shopping bags and run awareness initiatives aimed at reducing single-use plastic and encouraging environmental protection among residents.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek launched the 2026 Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign to address declining environmental standards as the city's population has grown from 340,000 in 2011 to approximately 486,186 in 2023. Mayor Sakarias Uunona called for community participation and shared responsibility in waste management, with the campaign running until October 2026 under the theme 'Go Green, Skip the Plastic'.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has approved renaming Rand Street in Khomasdal to Joshua //Hoebeb Street, honouring the former diplomat and educator for his contributions to education, community development and Namibia's liberation struggle. //Hoebeb, Namibia's first high commissioner to South Africa, played a key role in the reintegration of Walvis Bay in 1994 and later served as high commissioner to Botswana and governor of Kunene.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly elected Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona defended his lack of a tertiary degree, saying leadership requires hard work and experience rather than academic qualifications. His remarks respond to calls by urban development minister James Sankwasa and several political parties for mandatory minimum educational qualifications among local councillors.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →