insert_link Namibia Sankwasa Urges New Katima Mulilo Councillors to Act on Audit The Rural and Urban Development minister, James Sankwasa, handed over the final audit report to newly appointed councillors in Katima Mulilo on Friday, urging them to implement all its recommendations. In this report by our Ludorf Iyambo, Sankwasa warned that some issues uncovered in the audit of former councillors, dismissed in October, point to possible criminal conduct rather than mere administrative incompetence. today22 December, 2025
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 Interview Transcripts Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Loses N$750 Million for Housing Upgrades as activist weighs in The City of Windhoek has lost N$750 million for informal settlement upgrades after failing to accept the funds and conditions. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development redirected the allocation to other local authorities. The project targeted housing and service improvements across Samora Machel, Khomasdal, Tobias Hainyeko, Moses //Garoeb, and Windhoek Rural. Social justice activist Herbert Jauch commented on the missed opportunity. today17 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Amushelelo Announces Run for Windhoek Council Sadam Micheal Amushelelo, also known as the People’s General, will contest the upcoming local authority elections in Windhoek. He pledged to transform the city, which he says has deteriorated into “a village with a few lights,” promising change if elected councillor. today26 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Gariseb Warns of Housing Ownership Issues in Katutura Shaun Gariseb, a social justice activist, has called on Katutura residents to verify ownership of older homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. He cautioned that past lease agreements and housing allocation schemes have sometimes resulted in properties being registered in the wrong names, leaving original owners and their families uncertain about their rights. The activist raised concerns about the Shack Dwellers Federation, highlighting issues affecting residents under […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Shaun Gariseb Calls for Action on Housing Ownership and Title Deeds in Katutura Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has raised alarm over ongoing housing ownership issues in Katutura, urging residents to verify the status of their homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. Gariseb particularly highlighted houses from the 1950s and 1960s that were originally allocated under lease agreements but later transferred through the municipality housing alienation scheme introduced in 1999. He explained that some houses were assigned to occupants who […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek engages residents in public meetings City of Windhoek offices The City of Windhoek officially launched its 2025/2026 public meetings, beginning with the first session at the Rocky Crest Multi-Purpose Centre. The meetings serve as a platform for residents to raise issues and contribute to discussions on service delivery and local development priorities. According to the City, the majority of residents engaged constructively, although concern was raised over a few individuals who attempted to disrupt the […] today8 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Sankwasa Meets Ousted Katima Councillors. Just two of the seven dismissed Katima Mulilo Town Councillors attended a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa on Wednesday. Sankwasa explained that their failure to respond to an earlier notice led to the dissolution of the council, confirmed in the 15 August Government Gazette. today21 August, 2025
