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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Sakarias Uunona welcomed the delegation and underscored value of partnership
“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
Sakarias Uunona, mayor of Windhoek welcomed the initiative saying it would strengthen governance, efficiency and record keeping among informal traders
“The mayor of Windhoek, Sakarias Uunona, welcomed the initiative, saying it would strengthen governance practices, operational efficiency, and financial record keeping among informal traders in the region.”
Standard Bank targets informal sector growthInformanté
Sakarias Uunona commended MTC for its ongoing commitment to environmental care
“Sakarias Uunona, the Mayor of Windhoek, commended MTC for its ongoing commitment to environmental care and urged both the public and private sectors to join the movement to restore Windhoek's status as Africa's cleanest city.”
MTC sponsors the ‘Go Green, Skip the Plastic' initiativeNew Era
Windhoek Mayor Sakarias Uunona thanked MTC for its continued support
“Windhoek Mayor Sakarias Uunona thanked MTC for its continued support.”
MTC donates N$450 000 for reusable bags campaignNew Era
Mayor Sakarias Uunona called for stronger community participation in waste management
“Mayor of the City of Windhoek Sakarias Uunona on Saturday called for stronger community participation in waste management as the municipality launched the 2026 Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign.”
CoW mayor pushes public waste managementThe Namibian
Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona says the city anticipates continued high rainfall during the ongoing rainy season
“Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona says the city anticipates continued high rainfall during the ongoing rainy season.”
Rand Street to be changed to recognise former ambassador Joshua //HoebebThe Namibian
Sakarias Uunona was elected Windhoek mayor in December last year
“The Swapo councillor, who holds a higher education certificate as a foreman from Stadio Namibia, was elected in December last year.”
Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona defends experience over degrees amid calls for councillor education requirementsThe Namibian
Sakarias Uunona said leadership only requires hard work and experience, not degrees
“Newly elected Windhoek mayor and ex-foreman Sakarias Uunona has reacted to calls for academic degrees to be a prerequisite for city leadership positions, saying leadership only requires hard work and experience.”
Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona defends experience over degrees amid calls for councillor education requirementsThe 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 →