As poverty and hardship persist, more children in Windhoek are being seen begging on the streets or selling goods instead of being in school.

The City of Windhoek has announced its March 2025 intake for the Firefighter One and HAZMAT Awareness training programs. 

The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills for firefighting and hazardous material management.

Flood victims who were moved to Farm 508 on the outskirts of Goreangab are satisfied with the plots on which they were settled by the City of Windhoek.

However, there are some challenges, particularly with transport for their school-going children.

The City of Windhoek, in partnership with Vivo Energy, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a sanitation hub at the Mix Settlement.

The purpose of the project is to improve sanitary conditions and provide clean water to the residents.

The City of Windhoek has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, joining the nation in mourning for a leader whose vision shaped the country's independence and development.

Windhoek's new mayor has outlined her vision for the city, promising to tackle pressing challenges and drive development.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has issued a warning to those seeking accommodation in the city to be cautious of scammers posing as property owners.

The criminals advertise rental spaces and demand instant payments from unsuspecting victims to secure properties.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has established a relocation site for flood victims at Farm 508 close to the Goreangab settlement.

The city has so far put up eight of the fifty tents donated by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and is busy clearing land for those who wish to set up permanent structures.

The City of Windhoek has not set a date for the election of new political leadership, according to city spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. 

The City of Windhoek Councillor Ivan Skrywer says the city is ready to relocate those affected by the flash flood to Farm 508 behind the Goreangab Informal Settlement. Councillor Skrywer described the findings of the flood assessment as disturbing, pointing to the seriousness of the flood situation.