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This is the official account of the City of Windhoek Our vision is to be a sustainable and Caring City by 2027

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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
Windhoek Mayor, Dr. Job Shipululo Amupanda is celebrating his birthday today. Join us in sending him warm wishes for his birthday 🥳🍰🎂
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 months
The City of Windhoek wishes to address the recent SMS published in The Namibian Newspaper on 01 July 2024 regarding the high price of electricity in Windhoek.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
5 years
Make sure to pay your municipal accounts, otherwise next Friday will also be a black Friday. 🤪
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
Namibian sprinters Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi and their coach Henk Botha, today visited the City of Windhoek Mayor Dr. Job Shipululo Amupanda. Dr. Amupanda congratulated Mboma and Masilingi for their record performance at the recently ended Tokyo Olympics.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
1 year
Join us in extending the warmest birthday wishes to Windhoek's former Mayor Dr. Job Amupanda! Thank you for your service to our City. May you have a wonderful birthday!
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Namibia and Mali are going head to head in the Afcon Cup tonight, and you could be the lucky winner of a gift hamper from Tafel Lager! All you have to do is: 1. Comment your score prediction below 2. Retweet this post #AFCON2024 #AFCONCoW #BraveWarriors #cityofwindhoek
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
1 year
We're looking for interns‼️
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
ALL IS SET | We are just waiting for you. Namibia 🇳🇦 vs Angola🇦🇴 #AFCON2024 #AFCONCoW #BraveWarriors #caringcity #cityofwindhoek
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Join us again for the Namibia vs Mali afcon game tomorow at the City of Windhoek Parking on Independence Avenue and enjoy the game on the big screen in the open air. The DJ will get you in the mood with the hottest music from 17:00 while waiting for the game to kick off at 19h00.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 years
Here is our response to misleading claims that we have spent N$15 million to build 25 communal toilets.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha paid a courtesy call on Windhoek Mayor Dr. Job S. Amupada today. The two leaders discussed areas of mutual interest, including restoring the human rights and dignity of people living in informal settlements, service delivery and education.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
WE ARE HIRING| We are looking for qualified and experienced Namibians to fill the positions below👇
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Join us for the epic NAMIBIA VS SOUTH AFRICA match this Sunday 21 January at 22h00! Come and watch the game with us on a big screen under the stars at the City of Windhoek Parking on Independence Avenue. DJ STIZO will be spinning the hottest tunes from 16:00.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Join us tonight for a solemn candlelight in memory of our late president, His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 years
A delegation from Stellenbosch University led by Pofessor Wim de Villiers will pay a courtesy call on Windhoek Mayor Dr. Job Amupanda today (4th March 2021). The two leaders will hold a joint media briefing after their meeting at 11h00. We will keep you updated on this.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
The City of Windhoek invites all residents to come and watch the epic AFCON clash between Namibia and Angola on Saturday at the City of Windhoek parking lot. The DJ will warm you up with the hottest music from 17:00 until the game starts at 19h00. See you there! #AFCON2024
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
1 year
The City of Windhoek is pleased to announce that Mr. Moses Matyayi has officially assumed duty as Chief Executive Officer today.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
Join us in wishing Cllr Job Amupanda a happy and blessed birthday as he celebrates his birthday today.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 months
The City of Windhoek would like to respond to the SMS published in The Namibian Newspaper on 20 June 2024 regarding the dusty gravel road between Rocky Crest Ext. 4 and the old extension.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 months
The City of Windhoek’s Fleet Division has installed new bus stop shelters in Katutura opposite the Puma Service Station along the independence Avenue. Spearheaded by Mr. JP Brand, the workshop's foreman.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
A delegation led by Antonio Javier Romera Pintor, Ambassador of Spain to Namibia visited Windhoek Mayor Dr Job Shipululo Amupanda earlier today to explore possible avenues of collaboration to strengthen economic and commercial ties between Spain and Namibia.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
BRING N BRAAI - You can also bring your own meat and braai while watching the game. #AFCON2024 #BraveWarriors #cowafcon #cityofwindhoek
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
1 year
The Windhoek Jazz Festival is back 🎷🎼🎺! Save the date - 07 October 2023.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Go well President Hage G. Geingob.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Grateful to the Brave Warriors for their incredible journey. While we may not have emerged victorious against Angola in this game, your unwavering determination has been inspiring. Proud of the team's resilience and coming this far in AFCON 2024!t
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 years
The City of Windhoek is pleased to inform all the residents that there will be no electricity tariffs increase for 2020/2021 financial year, thus, levies will remain unchanged for the period of 12 months, from 01 July 2020 - 31 June 2021. You can view the tariffs on our website.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 months
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Metusalem ‘Archie’ Nikanor as our Strategic Executive: Human Capital and Corporate Services, effective 04 June 2024. #cityofwindhoek #sustainablecity #caringcity
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
For our date tonight, DO NOT forget your national attire, flag, camping chair, snacks, and meat. We have got you covered with braai stands and wood. Drinks available for sale on site. It's 🇳🇦 vs 🇦🇴 – let the festivities begin! #NationalPride #AFCON2024 #AFCONCoW #BraveWarriors
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
This is our statement regarding the article published in @TheNamibian newspaper today claiming that Windhoek Mayor Dr. Job Amupanda is set to earn an increment in his allowance which is comparatively N$5,000.00 more than his predecessors.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
Today, eight Windhoek residents received keys to their brand-new 3-bedroom houses from City of Windhoek. The 8 houses are located on Erf 6019–6026, corner of Florence Nightingale/Sigma Street in Khomasdal.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 months
Happy birthday to HE Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma - Founding Father and Former President of the Republic of Namibia!
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 months
JOIN OUR TEAM | We have released vacancies on our website here: Register your CV, browse jobs, and apply! #cityofwindhoek #caringcity #sustainablecity
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 months
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague, Methusalah Simataa Khama, on 07 July 2024. #ripmethusalah #ripfirefighter
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 months
Congratulations Prof Job S. Amupanda!
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
7 months
We are thrilled to announce another successful borehole drilling achievement in Groot Aub. CoW in collaboration with the @MAWLR_Nam has completed drilling a borehole called Kumbee, reaching an impressive depth of 112 meters. #watersolutions #grootaubdrillingsuccess #CoW #MAWLR
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
5 years
Unfortunately we have exceeded our weekly water consumption target by 10 per of cent last week. The water scarcity in Windhoek persists and we need to continue with our water saving efforts in order to ensure that Windhoek does not run out of water soon.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
Congratulations to Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi!
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
City of Windhoek will commence with the construction of new bicycle lanes from 08/09/21 to 31/01/22 along Florence Nightingale Street, Dr Kuaima Riruako Street and Andrew Kloppers and Brahms Streets. This will affect traffic flow in those streets during the construction period.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 years
The City of Windhoek will establish a Sexual and Gender Based Violence Task Force to assist in the development of a responsive blueprint in the fight against Gender based violence #mayoraladdress
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 months
Our inspectors will conduct tests on the cooking oil used at restaurants and takeaways to establish the safety of such oil. Businesses found using unsafe re-heated oil will be fined. Here is information related to the safe handling of used oil.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 years
@CA_Mwahafa The Local Authority Act states that a local authority council shall elect from amongst its members one person as mayor and another person as deputy mayor of the municipality. We will know who the Windhoek mayor is once the new Council is sworn in.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Join us again today for a solemn candlelight in honour of our late president, His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
7 months
Here are the pickup points for the Municipal Buses in Khomas Region for residents who will be attending His Excellency President, Dr. Hage Geingob's Memorial on 24 February 2024 and the Funeral on 25 February 2024.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
The City of Windhoek Human Capital and Corporate Services (HCCS) Department has started rolling out an employee engagement initiative called ‘Coffee with Human Capital’ as part of its efforts to positively change the organizational culture.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
MEDIA RELEASE: The Real Madrid Foundation to support school sports development in Windhoek
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
The Political, Economic and Commercial Section Chief at the @USEmbNamibia , Stephanie Reed, paid a courtesy call on Windhoek Mayor Dr. Job Amupanda today.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
Windhoek mayor Dr Job Amupanda today switched on new traffic lights installed at 3 intersections along Otjomuise road. They were erected at intersections of Otjomuise Road with Eveline &Claudius Kandovazu Streets; Otjomuise Road &Beijing Street and Otjomuise Road and Bonn Street.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
DID YOU KNOW: The current name, Windhoek, was named in 1916. Previously, Windhoek had more than one name. More here👇
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
6 months
On the invitation by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ), Moses Matyayi, CoW CEO, was honoured to address over 300 financial professionals from 92 Local Authorities in Zimbabwe at the second edition of the Local Authorities Convention #CityofWindhoek
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 months
📷Attention all schools📷 The City of Windhoek Fire Brigade is extending an exciting opportunity for schools to learn about fire safety and prevention. This initiative is a proactive step towards educating the youth on the importance of being aware of fire hazards.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
City of Windhoek is planning to implement a large-scale land development programme targeting at creating 7000 erven in informal settlements, 3000 in informal areas and 5000 erven to be created through a pre-allocation intervention.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
Get ready for the ultimate showdown! Join us for the exhilarating AFCON Cup match between Namibia 🇳🇦 and Angola 🇦🇴 on Saturday, 27 January 2024. Head to the City of Windhoek Parking on Independence Avenue and enjoy the game on the big screen under the stars. #AFCON2024 #AFCONCoW
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
10 months
The Meteorological Services has predicted normal to above-normal rainfall for most parts of Namibia with a possible risk of flash floods in some areas. CoW hereby reminds residents to be aware of this cautionary note this rainy season and take note of these tips to keep safe!
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
The Windhoek City Council invites all residents to a series of informative and consultative meetings, to explain its programmes and operations and to seek input from the residents to the City’s projects in order to strategize on further course of action.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
10 months
The City's Sam Nujoma Stadium is temporarily unavailable for sports activities as structural engineers are busy conducting an investigation into its structural movements.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
5 months
We have the following positions within the Windhoek City Police Service. If this advert is not clear on your device, please download the PDF version from our website here: Deadline 23 April 2024
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
60 people received their houses today in the Greenwell Matongo informal settlement. The houses were constructed under the Informal Settlement Upgrading Project, a joint housing initiative between the City of Windhoek, the Ministry of Urban &Rural Development, NHE, and the KRC.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
The City of Windhoek hereby informs residents that registration is now open for the construction of 77 affordable housing units that will be built in Goreangab Extension 4. Registration will be done at the City of Windhoek Headquarters, Architecture Building (Independence Avenue)
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
Kindly take note that the use of fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited in Windhoek during the upcoming New Year's celebration.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
11 months
Here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team. Follow the application procedure in the notice, and no e-mailed application will be accepted. To get the full details and to apply, visit our website here: 📌No e-mailed applications will be accepted.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
6 months
MEDIA RELEASE | Tragic Incident occurred at City of Windhoek’s Emergency Services Training Centre at around 15:00 on 4 April 2024. The City of Windhoek would like to convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and fellow students during this difficult time.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
1 year
Happy Heroes Day to all our residents!
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
The City of Windhoek hereby calls upon the residence to submit recommendations of what should be erected on the site in front of the City of Windhoek Head Office that was previously occupied by the Curt von Francois statue.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
5 years
Being a caring City means listening to all voices of the residents. Hence the City of Windhoek hosted a boys and girls Leadership Conference today which aims at giving the youth a platform to openly discuss various aspects that make adolescence vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
5 years
Our Mayor has announced that the mayor's office has been relocated to Nathanael Maxwilili Community Center in Katutura's Babylon Settlement effective from 20 January 2020 in order to balance power and community representation for the duration of her tenure.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
You can now report incidents such as water leaks, pipe bursts, overflowing or blocked drains and power outages etc. via SMS. Simply follow the instructions provided below. SMS cost 40 cents each
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 years
Ready, steady, GO! It's finally here - the first-ever Windhoek Market kicks off in the Zoo Park this morning.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
He requested the U.S embassy to consider building an open market for vendors selling fruits along the Nelson Mandela Avenue, where the new U.S embassy is under construction.
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
8 months
The City of Windhoek, with its strategic partner, Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, successfully drilled a 200-meter deep borehole in Groot Aub and the mission continues with plans for seven more boreholes.💧 #GrootAubDrillingSuccess #CityOfWindhoek #MAWLR
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
3 years
Windhoek Mayor Dr Job Amupanda will host a Mayoral Staff Engagement with staff members aged 45 - 54 years, under the theme: Voices from Within. The event will be streamed Live on our Facebook page. Date: Friday, 29 October 2021 Time: 18:00 Venue: City of Windhoek’s head office
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
7 months
The City of Windhoek has commenced the registration process for the pensioners' debt write-off relief program today. #caringcity #sustainablecity #debtrelief #cityofwindhoek
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
2 months
The City of Windhoek is ready to roll out the City App to all the residents. Join us tomorrow, 02 August 2024, at our Head Office cash hall for an exclusive opportunity to sign up for the app and win exciting prizes. We look forward to seeing you there!
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@CoWMunicipality
City of Windhoek
4 years
The City will also extend amnesty to all traffic offenders issued with traffic fines or warrants of arrest before or on 02 December 2020 #mayoraladdress
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