Council Meeting Update - May/June 2026 | Walvis Bay
- Jun 24
- 4 min read
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The Ordinary Council Meeting covered land matters (as usual), a few reports from various engagements and appointments to the board of ErongoRED and the Tourism Board, amongst others. While we had submitted questions about the chronic underspending, the landfill issue and procurement delays as well as requests for an organogram and cleaning schedule, these were nearly omitted from the meeting. This meeting was originally scheduled for end of May, but had to be moved - so in the preparations for the June COuncil Meeting (Walvis Bay), our questions must have been misplaced.
Nonetheless, they have been read out and - no surprise there - deferred for now.
A petition was also on the agenda, and the petitioners will be invited for informal discussions before the Management Committee (MC) compiles a final report.
Below is a short breakdown of what this means for Walvis Bay residents.
Walvis Bay Council Meeting: June Video Update
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What This Means for Residents
Industrial Development
There are an increasing number of applications for land at Farm 37 and behind Dune 7. As these get approved, those areas are going to grow into additional industrial hubs. It's important that you keep an eye on EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessments), which you can do here: https://eia-tracker.org.na/
Economic development shouldn't come at a cost to people and nature, and there are some questionable dangerous goods storage facilities in motion (we were also shocked to see the extent of mining activities in the Naukluft National Park!).
Budgeting & Governance
All "social" engagements so far have been approved - municipal games, working visits, gala dinners, etc. While these don't have to go through a cumbersome procurement process to be approved, we do hope Council hammers out capital projects with the same enthusiasm and eye to fully utilising the allocated budget.
Why we had to pointedly remind the office of the CEO to include our previously submitted and acknowledged questions in this Council Meeting, we're not sure. But then they also can't be bothered to remember to send us the OCM Minutes, or answer our complaints reports. We understand, though, since clearly the municipality is very busy with all their networking.
That's why we're going to include complaints brought to us in our monthly questions to Council. We're also building an internal tracker for us to monitor that all questions get answered - and we will share the answers to those questions with our members.
Other Town Matters
The property next to PrintLine in Nangolo Mbumba (No. 230) is on the line for rezoning to General Business - so the CBD expands, bit by bit. PowerCom is going to construct a communications tower on a portion of erf 2331 (State House Crescent Park), but for whom? While these may seem like technical planning matters, they shape how land is used, where businesses can operate, and how neighbourhoods evolve over time. Residents can expect to see gradual changes in the built environment as these projects progress through the approval process.
The referral of several major items is just as important as the approvals. The Erongo RED board appointment, the Farm 37 application, and several industrial proposals were all sent back for additional information or further consideration. This means Council was not yet satisfied that it had enough information to make a final decision. For residents, these are the items worth keeping an eye on, as they could return to future meetings with significant implications for governance, housing, economic development, and land use.
Finally, the approval of market stall leases, tourism board appointments, and participation in regional events reflects Council's continued focus on economic activity and regional cooperation. These decisions are unlikely to have an immediate impact on most households, but they contribute to the broader goal of supporting local businesses, promoting Walvis Bay as a destination, and maintaining relationships with other local authorities and stakeholders.
Our Councillor's View
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Official Documents
Find the agenda and minutes (when available) for Walvis Bay's Council Meeting of DATE below.
The minutes have not yet been published. Please check back after the subsequent Council Meeting.
What Happens Next?
Referred issues - land applications, our submitted questions and the ErongoRED appointment - are likely to be discussed at the next Management Committee Meeting. These aren't open to the public, but we should hear back at the next Council Meeting.
Next Walvis Bay Council Meeting on 30 June 2026.
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