Wilhelmine Shivute

Also known as: Dr Wilhelmine Shivute

2025-03-022026-10-27

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October 2026
26 OctThe Namibian
Executive director Wilhelmine Shivute explained that formal employment is not compulsory and informal workers may apply
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“Formal employment is not compulsory, as people earning through informal work or self-employment may also apply, provided they meet the other requirements, Shivute explained.”
Ministry defends Build Together income limit
September 2026
16 SeptThe Namibian
Wilhelmine Shivute said she was unaware of any approval for the city's delegation to attend the games
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“The executive director in the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Wilhelmine Shivute yesterday said she was unaware of any approval for the city's delegation to attend the games, scheduled for next week.”
Windhoek municipality defends N$3.3m Eswatini sport tour
July 2026
10 JulWindhoek Observer
Wilhelmine Shivute signed circular announcing revised councillor remuneration
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“The revised remuneration was announced in a circular dated 2 July, signed by the ministry's executive director Wilhelmine Shivute and addressed to chief executive officers of municipalities, town councils and village councils.”
Councillors to receive salary increase amid revenue constraints
March 2025
5 MarThe Namibian
Executive director Wilhelmine Shivute confirmed the N$60 million payment to Enercon
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“Executive director of defence and veterans affairs Wilhelmine Shivute last week confirmed the payment.”
N$60-million payout to Enercon despite fuel delivery failure sparks controversy
2 MarThe Namibian
Executive director Wilhelmine Shivute confirmed government paid N$1 million per military flight
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“But executive director of defence and veterans affairs Wilhelmine Shivute does not deny that the government paid N$1 million per military flight.”
Govt spends N$30 million on flying Nujoma across Namibia

Society

Ministry defends Build Together income threshold for low earners

The News

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has defended the Build Together programme's income restrictions, which favour applicants earning N$6 000 or less, following calls from an Aroab activist to broaden eligibility after an audit flagged a loan to an applicant earning N$14 700 monthly. The ministry says the programme targets people without collateral and approves loans based on requests from village councils.

12 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

Ministry defends Build Together income threshold for low earners
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has defended the Build Together programme's income restrictions, which favour applicants earning N$6 000 or less, following calls from an Aroab activist to broaden eligibility after an audit flagged a loan to an applicant earning N$14 700 monthly. The ministry says the programme targets people without collateral and approves loans based on requests from village councils.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →

Wednesday 16 September

Windhoek municipality plans N$3.3m spend on Eswatini sports games
The City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million to send 170 employees and 11 councillors to the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association games in Eswatini, scheduled for 20–25 September. The spending has drawn scrutiny given the municipality reported an annual funding shortfall of around N$300 million.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 18 August

Kunene Regional Council budget frozen since March
The Kunene Regional Council's 2026/27 budget has remained frozen since March due to a legal dispute over the reinstatement of chief regional officer George Kamseb, leaving the council unable to pay utilities and halting operational and capital projects. The council is only managing to pay staff salaries through a monthly arrangement involving two finance officials travelling to Windhoek, and is awaiting the Supreme Court's pronouncement on the matter.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

Rundu criticises N$100 300 mayor trip to Barcelona conference
Rundu residents and leaders have opposed a proposed N$100 300 trip for mayor Andreas Jikerwa to attend the 15th Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona from 3 to 5 November, arguing the funds should address the town's challenges instead. The Rundu chief executive said the submission remains under consideration by the management committee and full council before final approval is sought from the line minister.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 July

Minister blasts Henties Bay acting CEO over water crisis
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has criticized the Henties Bay municipality's acting chief executive officer as the "poorest of poor performers" amid a water crisis where residents cannot purchase prepaid water after the service provider suspended vending in June over a contractual dispute. The minister's concerns centre on the stalled implementation of an approximately N$27 million prepaid water meter project and has formally objected to the acting CEO's appointment as substantive CEO.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 10 July

Namibian councillors receive salary increases despite local authority revenue constraints
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approved salary increases for local authority councillors nationwide, recognising their contributions while acknowledging financial challenges facing councils. Part Two municipality mayors will see annual allowances rise from N$102,246 to N$108,380.76, with similar increases across other council positions.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 24 February

Gobabis deputy mayor expelled by party foundation
The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia has expelled deputy mayor Dina Fillemon from the party with effect from 5 February, citing an erroneous entry of her name in the Electoral Commission system during her swearing-in. By operation of law, Fillemon automatically lost her council seat and deputy mayor position upon her expulsion from the foundation that held her mandate.
24 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 21 February

Gobabis deputy mayor expelled from Right to Shelter Foundation
The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia expelled local councillor and deputy mayor Dina Fillemon on 5 February, citing a controversial swearing-in from the previous year. Because her council seat was tied to her foundation membership, she automatically lost her positions as councillor and deputy mayor, though the foundation says she continued attending council meetings after expulsion.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →