Isabel Bento

WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay mayor Johannes Shimbilinga has outlined the town’s infrastructure and service delivery programme, reaffirming the council’s commitment to improving living conditions and addressing ageing municipal infrastructure.

Speaking at the first ordinary council meeting for 2026 on Wednesday, Shimbilinga said the local authority remains focused on roads, housing, sanitation and community facilities as part of its five-year development agenda.

He acknowledged challenges such as deteriorating roads, vandalism and social ills but assured residents that the council is fully committed to enhancing the quality of life in Walvis Bay.

Among the key developments highlighted were road rehabilitation projects implemented in partnership with the Roads Authority through a memorandum of understanding with the Road Fund Administration.

Shimbilinga reported that works on 3rd Street and Allen Dean Martin Street have been completed, while rehabilitation of Railway Street is underway and expected to be finalised by March 2026.

“Several intersections, including Ben Amathila and Johannes Nampala streets, are nearing completion, while interim maintenance has been completed on Hanna Mupetami Road,” the mayor noted.

Council has also prioritised the rehabilitation of major routes such as Sam Nujoma Avenue, Independence Road, Nangolo Mbumba Drive and Nathaniel Maxuilili Avenue, with design and tender processes progressing.

On housing, the mayor noted that 233 low-cost houses valued at N$37 million have been completed under the Green Valley government housing project aimed at easing congestion.

“Preparations are underway for phase two at Green Valley Extensions 1 and 2, while internal services are still being finalised.”
-Nampa