Windhoek municipality

Windhoek Municipality — local government authority managing service delivery, water supply, housing enforcement, and infrastructure in Namibia's capital, facing calls for reform on housing and basic services.

2023-10-252026-07-30

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June 2026
3 JunThe Namibian
The Windhoek municipality says it will ensure all municipal reservoirs are filled to sustain water during affected period
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“The Windhoek municipality in a statement issued on Tuesday says it will ensure all municipal reservoirs are filled to sustain water during the affected period and minimise disruption.”
Planned water supply interruption set for Friday
May 2026
20 MayThe Namibian
Windhoek Municipality assured public that city's water is safe
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“This comes after the Windhoek Municipality assured the public that the city's water is safe, following the discovery of the body at the Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday.”
Windhoek residents demand lab evidence on tap safety
20 MayThe Namibian
The City of Windhoek agreed to stop planned demolition of an unapproved N$500 000 Havana home
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“The City of Windhoek has agreed to stop the planned demolition of an unapproved N$500 000 Havana home, following successful negotiations with the family who owns it.”
City saves Havana family’s dream house
19 MayThe Namibian
The Windhoek Municipality assured the public that municipal water is still safe for drinking
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“The Windhoek Municipality has assured the public that municipal water is still safe for drinking, following the discovery of a body at the Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday.”
City says water is safe despite body found in water treatment machine
18 MayThe Namibian
Windhoek Municipality says body of man allegedly found in water treatment machine at Gammams
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“The body of a man was allegedly found in a machine used in the water treatment process at the Gammams Water Care Works facility in Windhoek on Sunday, the Windhoek Municipality says.”
Body found in Windhoek’s water treatment machine at Gammams
January 2026
31 JanThe Namibian
Windhoek municipality announced planned power outage in CBD for load centre upgrades
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“The Windhoek municipality has announced a planned power outage in the central business district (CBD) and surrounding areas to allow for upgrades to the CBD load centre.”
Planned Windhoek CBD power outage on Friday as city upgrades load centre
31 JanThe Namibian
The city urges residents to treat electrical installations as live at all times
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“In a statement, the city urges residents in affected areas to treat all electrical installations as live at all times, warning that supply may be restored without prior notice.”
Planned Windhoek CBD power outage on Friday as city upgrades load centre
October 2023
25 OctThe Namibian
Windhoek municipality said more than 68 houses were waterlogged after torrential rain
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“MORE than 68 houses were waterlogged after torrential rain swept through Windhoek on Wednesday, the Windhoek Municipality said yesterday.”
More than 68 houses flooded

Politics

PM Ngurare urges Windhoek Municipality to reform service delivery

The News

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Windhoek Municipality to rethink its strategies to accelerate housing development, improve access to basic services, and speed up land allocation. He emphasized the need for practical, efficient solutions to eliminate administrative delays and highlighted labour-intensive initiatives like land servicing and urban agriculture to create employment and support sustainable development, against a backdrop of a national housing backlog exceeding 300,000 units.

23 hours ago · New Era →

Yesterday

PM Ngurare urges Windhoek Municipality to reform service delivery
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Windhoek Municipality to rethink its strategies to accelerate housing development, improve access to basic services, and speed up land allocation. He emphasized the need for practical, efficient solutions to eliminate administrative delays and highlighted labour-intensive initiatives like land servicing and urban agriculture to create employment and support sustainable development, against a backdrop of a national housing backlog exceeding 300,000 units.
23 hours ago · New Era →

Tuesday 14 July

Windhoek councillor demands clarity on Dorado Park trade suspension
Windhoek Municipality councillor Maitjituavi Kavetu has requested information from City management about the suspension of trading letters and increased enforcement against informal traders in Dorado Park, citing governance and public interest concerns following complaints from residents and traders claiming City Police prevented them from operating.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 16 June

Ministry of Works water cut over N$9.66m unpaid bill
The Windhoek municipality disconnected water to the Ministry of Works and Transport's head office over an unpaid utility bill of N$9.66 million; the water was restored yesterday after four days without supply and the minister instructed officials to settle the debt and investigate how it accumulated.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

Scheduled water supply interruption planned for Friday in Windhoek area
NamWater has scheduled a power outage at its Von Bach Treatment Plant from 07h00 to 18h00 on Friday to extend electrical busbars, which will affect water supply to Windhoek, Okahandja, and surrounding areas including Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Windhoek municipality says it will fill reservoirs beforehand to minimise disruption.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

Windhoek residents demand lab evidence after body found in water treatment facility
A body was discovered at Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday, prompting the Residents and Ratepayers Association to demand laboratory results on tap water safety. The Windhoek Municipality has assured the public that the city's water is safe, noting the body was found at the initial screening stage of the treatment process.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
City of Windhoek halts demolition of Havana family home
The City of Windhoek has agreed to stop the planned demolition of an N$500 000 unapproved home at Max Mutongolume informal settlement in Havana, following negotiations with the family that owns it. The family of 15, who have lived in the area for 18 years, requested relief from compliance directives and the city agreed to review the house for possible regularisation.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

Windhoek Municipality assures public water is safe after body discovery
The Windhoek Municipality said municipal water remains safe for drinking after a body was found in a machine at the Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday. A city spokesperson stated the machines where the body was found are only used to separate waste from water, and water undergoes proper treatment.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 18 May

Body found in Windhoek water treatment machine at Gammams
A man's body was found in a machine at the Gammams Water Care Works facility in Windhoek on Sunday, discovered by a security officer. The Windhoek Municipality has handed the matter over to police for investigation.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 31 January

Windhoek CBD power outage Friday for load centre upgrades
The Windhoek municipality has announced a planned power outage in the central business district and surrounding areas between 12h00 and 18h00 on Friday to allow for upgrades to the CBD load centre. The outage will affect Windhoek West, Windhoek East, Dorado Valley, Dorado Park, and the central business township.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →