insert_link Namibia City Shuts Goreangab Dam Park Over Sewage Leak The City of Windhoek has closed the Goreangab Dam Recreational Park until further notice due to water contamination caused by a sewage pipeline failure. Municipal spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said urgent repair works are underway. Residents are warned not to consume any dead fish found at the dam during this period. today28 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Urban Mobility Summit Aims to Drive Growth in Windhoek Windhoek’s Urban Mobility Conference 2025 is underway with the theme “Driving Economic Growth Through Urban Mobility.” City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says the event brings together policymakers, private innovators, scholars and community voices to craft solutions for an upgraded, greener public transport system. The push is to make mobility more sustainable while spurring economic opportunities. today10 July, 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 Oshiwambo Muni gwa Windhoek okwiipyakidhila okuyambulapo omalukanda mo Katutura Elelo lyoshilando sha Windhoek oliipyakidhila oku tula omalamba gokugandja guuyelele omale momalukanda mo Katutura. Omalamba ngoka ogeli oshinyangadhalwa shoshilandopangelo okweeta eyambulepo mondoolopa nokugandja omayakulo kwaamboka yeli komalukanda. Omupopiliko goshilandopangelo Lydia Amutenya okwati elelo olya thaneka okugandja omalusheno kaakalimo oyendji, ta fatulula wo omalukanda ngoka ga pewa omalamba sigo oompaka today8 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Sends Biggest Arrears to Collector Windhoek’s city council has handed over N$409.9 million of its unpaid debt to external debt collector RedForce, spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. This is representative of the largest slice of the total N$944 million owed to the city as of May by normal clients, businesses, pensioners, and government institutions with overdue accounts older than three months. today8 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Electricity Tariffs Remain Unchanged Pending Regulatory Approval After a resident claimed their electricity units dropped sharply from 48 to 40 for N$100, suspicions of an unnoticed tariff increase spread. Lydia Amutenya, the City’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed that no changes have been made yet, as the new rates still need regulatory approval. She reassured the public to rely only on formal announcements regarding any price changes. today30 June, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Muni gwa Windhoek otaka longitha oodola oomilion dhili po 15 oku thitika iilambo mopate Ku Ketemba Tjipepa Oshilando sha Windhoek okwa tegelelwa shi longithe oodola oomilion dha konda 15 oku thitika iilambo moopate ,mbyoka yeetithwa komvula yongaashingeyi. Omupopiliko gwa Muni Lydia Amutenya okwati oshimaliwa ashihe kumwe otashi vulika shili pombanda, sho eyonagulo olindji tali nongononwa natango. Amutenya tati otaya ka pumbwa oshimaliwa oshindji okushi talela kunkene onkalo tayi kala,naasho natango omvula tayi tsikile oku loka. Amutenya tati oshilando otashi tala manga koku […] today7 April, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents Decry Unfair Billing Practices as Governor’s Debt Mysteriously Reduced Windhoek residents continue to face inconsistencies in municipal billing, with some accounts swiftly adjusted while others endure aggressive debt collection. A recent case involving a Governor saw their N$24,000 bill reduced to N$700, raising concerns over preferential treatment. Meanwhile, social activist Shaun Asprilla Gariseb has accused Redforce Debt Management of operating without proper documentation, urging residents to resist alleged unfair practices. Calls for accountability grow as frustrations over the city’s […] today13 February, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Lydia Amutenya Responds to Redforce Allegations Windhoek, February 13, 2025 City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the municipality’s dealings with Redforce Debt Management, stating that no evidence has been provided to substantiate the claims. Speaking in response to recent concerns raised by residents and activists, Amutenya emphasized that account holders who require clarification regarding their municipal bills should contact the City of Windhoek’s customer service center at 061-290-3377 or email […] today13 February, 2025
