Windhoek's new mayor has outlined her vision for the city, promising to tackle pressing challenges and drive development.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has issued a warning to those seeking accommodation in the city to be cautious of scammers posing as property owners.

The criminals advertise rental spaces and demand instant payments from unsuspecting victims to secure properties.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has established a relocation site for flood victims at Farm 508 close to the Goreangab settlement.

The city has so far put up eight of the fifty tents donated by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and is busy clearing land for those who wish to set up permanent structures.

The City of Windhoek has not set a date for the election of new political leadership, according to city spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. 

The City of Windhoek Councillor Ivan Skrywer says the city is ready to relocate those affected by the flash flood to Farm 508 behind the Goreangab Informal Settlement. Councillor Skrywer described the findings of the flood assessment as disturbing, pointing to the seriousness of the flood situation.

The City of Windhoek will begin relocating households affected by recent flooding in Havana and Otjomuise, with preparations already underway at Goreangab.

The heavy rainfall yesterday damaged several houses in Windhoek, leaving residents scrambling to repair them this morning.

Among the worst-hit areas were Otjomuise, Havana, and Greenwell Matongo, where many homeowners were seen patching up broken structures.

The City of Windhoek will host the New Year's bash tomorrow in the Central Business District along Independence Avenue.

The festivities will start at 12 o'clock in the afternoon.

The New Year's bash will feature performances from various artists, food stalls with local cuisines, and fireworks.

The City of Windhoek is warning residents to be cautious of scammers posing as municipal officials and asking for money from them. 

The individuals contact residents, claiming they must immediately pay if they do not want their municipal services disconnected.

The City of Windhoek's dams that supply 80% of water to the residents are below capacity, and residents are urged to embrace saving measures.

Public Relations Officer at the City of Windhoek, Harold Akwenye, urges public members to use water responsibly as water is scarce.