Richard Hoaeb, Chairperson of the Walvis Bay management committee, presented a combined Municipal Council Capital and Operating budget totaling 1.3 billion dollars for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The southern settlement of Grünau is setting its sights on achieving village status this year, 2025.

Ongwediva Town Mayor Taarah Shaalyefu emphasised that, despite budgetary constraints, development remains a top priority to accelerate the town's growth.