Staff Reporter
The Mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, has expressed her hopes for the city to regain its reputation as the cleanest city in Africa, urging Neighbourhood Committee members from informal settlements to take the lead in promoting cleanliness throughout Windhoek.
“You are the eyes and ears of your communities and have the power to influence positive change. I hope to see Windhoek reclaim its status as the cleanest city in Africa,” Larandja said.
The Mayor made these remarks during an engagement with Neighbourhood Committee members from the city’s informal settlements, who were participating in a Solid Waste Management training programme at the City of Windhoek’s Solid Waste Management Division.
Photos: City of Windhoek.
The week-long training, held last week, covered key topics including the impact of solid waste, proper clean-up procedures, available waste disposal facilities, and core waste management principles.
The Mayor highlighted the vital leadership role these committee members play in their communities and urged them to apply the knowledge gained during the training to better understand and promote proper waste management practices in their areas.
“I expect our community leaders to take the lead in the upcoming city-wide clean-up campaign,” Larandja said.
As part of the training, participants also toured various waste management facilities — including landfills, dump sites, a medical waste incinerator, and the Buy-Back Centre, which focuses on recycling.
These site visits were designed to give community leaders practical insights into the city’s waste management infrastructure, equipping them to actively support and champion municipal cleanliness initiatives.
