insert_link Namibia Windhoek Council launches pothole repair plan ahead of rainy season The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a new action plan aimed at speeding up pothole repairs ahead of the rainy season. City officials say the initiative is intended to improve road safety and protect municipal infrastructure while longer-term maintenance challenges are addressed. According to City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya, the city faces a staggering N$2.67 billion backlog in road maintenance, a problem that has worsened over the years due to budget […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia City Billing Probe Report Moves to Council Deloitte’s long-anticipated forensic report into Windhoek’s faulty billing system has been finalised and delivered to city management for consideration. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that the council must now finalise the report before any further action is taken. today10 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa ANC Johannesburg Welcomes Tshepo Makola’s Appointment as Acting City Manager In S.A, the ANC in Johannesburg has welcomed the City Council’s decision to ratify the appointment of the chief operations officer, Tshepo Makola as the acting city manager. Spokesperson Masilo Serekele says following the court judgment that nullified the city manager's appointment, mayor Dada Morero exercised his authority, as outlined in the council delegations of authority, to appoint an acting city manager, subject to council ratification: today20 January, 2025
Namibia City of Windhoek Management Committee Faces Vacancies as Council Fails to Nominate Office Bearers The completion of the City of Windhoek's management committee is in limbo as the council falls short in nominating office bearers for the two remaining positions. Despite District Magistrate Celma Amadhila's call for nominations during the council session, the chambers echoed in silence. Notably, in December 2023, Queen Kamati, a SWAPO party member, and former city mayor Joseph Uapingene, a member of NUDO, secured the positions of mayor and deputy […] today19 January, 2024
