Windhoek Council Tightens Vehicle Rules | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Windhoek City Council has axed a controversial fleet policy clause that could have let council members’ spouses use municipal vehicles, tightening rules to ensure public funds are strictly for official duties. Though the 2019 policy’s vague “third party” wording sparked debate, officials say it was never applied — and spouses aren’t officially part of the municipality. While some hail the move as a step toward accountability, others note council members and senior staff are governed by separate vehicle benefit rules, meaning this change may not affect them directly. The revised policy now…