Municipal authority responsible for Windhoek's service delivery, infrastructure, and administration, managing water systems, security contracts, and housing enforcement.
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The Namibian
The City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million on 170 employees and 11 councillors to attend 2026 Saimsa games in Eswatini
“The City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million on 170 employees and 11 councillors to attend the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association (Saimsa) games in Eswatini.”
Windhoek municipality defends N$3.3m Eswatini sport tourThe Namibian
Windhoek municipality awarded tender worth N$18 million over five years for alarm system
“The tender awarded by the Windhoek municipality to install and maintain its new alarm receiver system is worth N$18 million over five years.”
Windhoek awards N$18m tender for alarm systemNew Era
City of Windhoek deliberately ignored Ministry salary caps with 5% increase despite 3% cap
“According to the Auditor General's report released this year, the City deliberately ignored the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development's salary caps after the municipality implemented a 5% salary increase negotiated with the Namibia Public Workers' Union, despite the ministry explicitly capping the approval at 3%.”
Expired contract leaves 500 guards in limbo … Swapo-linked NPS pleads with CityThe Namibian
The Windhoek municipality says it will ensure all municipal reservoirs are filled to sustain water during affected period
“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 FridayThe Namibian
Windhoek Municipality assured public that city's water is safe
“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 safetyThe Namibian
The City of Windhoek agreed to stop planned demolition of an unapproved N$500 000 Havana home
“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 houseThe Namibian
The Windhoek Municipality assured the public that municipal water is still safe for drinking
“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 machineThe Namibian
Windhoek Municipality says body of man allegedly found in water treatment machine at Gammams
“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 GammamsThe Namibian
Windhoek municipality announced planned power outage in CBD for load centre upgrades
“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 centreThe Namibian
The city urges residents to treat electrical installations as live at all times
“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 centreThe 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 →
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 →
The Windhoek municipality has awarded an N$18 million tender over five years to install and maintain a new alarm receiver system that will require about 3,000 buildings to connect their fire alarms to the city's emergency control room, with property owners paying N$750 monthly once fully implemented.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has declined to renew its security services contract with Namibia Protection Services (NPS), leaving nearly 540 guards facing retrenchment by month end. NPS, a Swapo-linked company, appealed to the City to renew the arrangement, but the City maintained the contract was temporary and has concluded.
10 August 2026 · New Era →
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.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →