Residents of Windhoek have embarked on a mass protest against commercial banks over home repossessions.

The protests are set to be undertaken nationwide.

Windhoek residents have been reacting with mixed feelings regarding the municipality's latest decision to charge when one reports maintenance-related matters to the city.

Residents will pay forty cents for each text message they send to the municipality.

Many residents have appreciated the City of Windhoek for building and delivering on its low-cost housing initiative.