Hertta-Maria Amutenja
The City of Windhoek has warned against disruptions at its 2025/2026 public meetings, saying the gatherings are meant for dialogue on service delivery and development, not political lobbying.
The first meeting was held on 3 September at the Rocky Crest Multi-Purpose Centre for the Windhoek West Constituency.
According to the municipality, most residents engaged constructively, but “a few individuals deliberately attempted to disrupt the proceedings.”
“These meetings are convened to provide a platform for open engagement between the council and the community on developmental and service delivery matters, not as an avenue for lobbying or political campaigning,” the municipality said in a statement.
The municipality reminded residents that the meetings are non-political and must be conducted in a respectful and orderly manner.
“Any individual or group attempting to disrupt or politicise these meetings will be cautioned, and where necessary, removed from the proceedings,” the statement added.
Citing section 88 of the Local Authorities Act, 1992, the municipality said it is legally mandated to convene public meetings and regulate the format of engagements.
“We appeal to all residents to use the scheduled public meetings as constructive platforms to share ideas, raise concerns, and work with the council in the spirit of partnership and mutual respect.”
