The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on the Erongo Regional Council to urgently resolve the leadership and governance challenges that have thrown the council into turmoil.
The Swapo Party's Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, has urged party members to unite and work tirelessly to reclaim Walvis Bay in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.
The Swapo Party launched its 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections campaign at the Kuisebmond stadium in Walvis Bay.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used the occasion to call for unity, accountability, and stronger local service delivery.
Frustrated residents of Walvis Bay have petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to dissolve the current municipal council over alleged poor service delivery and mismanagement.
However, the minister said the timing is not right to take such action.
Newly sworn-in Swakopmund junior mayor, Enya Fortsch, has urged her peers to embrace leadership not as a quest for perfection, but as a commitment to service.
A 28-year-old security guard was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday in Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay.
The deceased was identified as Setson Inamutwika Nghinamwaami, who was employed by Windhoek Security Services cc.
Over 170 future innovators and skilled professionals are in the spotlight as the Fourth National Skills Competition officially opened on Monday at Swakopmund.
Walvis Bay Rural councillor, Tegako Donatus, was granted bail of N$50,000 by the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court, following his arrest on charges of fraud and money laundering.
According to a police report, the Independent Patriots of Change (IPC) councillor was taken into custody on Monday.
Leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders gathered for the Mayoral Stakeholders Fundraising Dinner and Business Awards at Usakos, held under the theme "Partnership, Collaboration, and Actualising the Namibian Dream".
The event raised N$692,000 to support youth employment initiatives in the town.
The settlement of Uis was filled with colour and energy, as residents marched through the streets to raise awareness about the importance of cultural diversity.
Children and adults, dressed in vibrant traditional costumes, paraded proudly while showcasing their heritage through music, dance, and songs.
