The Katima Mulilo town leaders traveled to Walvis Bay for a knowledge exchange meeting about shared local problems. Both groups talked openly about what worked, what failed, and fresh ideas that might help everyone grow stronger together. The mayor from Katima Mulilo, John Ntemwa, wanted to learn how Walvis Bay handles its land issues since both places face similar struggles.
Mayor Ntemwa told the Walvis Bay team they had more experience with these problems. The Walvis Bay officials explained their city planning methods, especially how they balance more people moving in with keeping the area livable long-term. Mayor Trevino Forbes from Walvis Bay pointed out that even though their cities look different, both struggle with housing their citizens.
Forbes explained they don't have shanty towns but instead deal with many small structures built behind houses, which creates different problems. The general manager for community development at Walvis Bay, Ericsson Mwanyekange, said their council decided to create areas where regular people can actually afford to buy homes. The two groups also talked about working together to bring more tourists to both areas.
Both city councils believe these types of meetings help turn tough problems into chances for new solutions. By sharing what they know with each other, they can come up with better ways to serve the people who live in their towns. Learning from different experiences helps both groups see their challenges from new angles and find better answers than they might discover alone.
Mayor Ntemwa told the Walvis Bay team they had more experience with these problems. The Walvis Bay officials explained their city planning methods, especially how they balance more people moving in with keeping the area livable long-term. Mayor Trevino Forbes from Walvis Bay pointed out that even though their cities look different, both struggle with housing their citizens.
Forbes explained they don't have shanty towns but instead deal with many small structures built behind houses, which creates different problems. The general manager for community development at Walvis Bay, Ericsson Mwanyekange, said their council decided to create areas where regular people can actually afford to buy homes. The two groups also talked about working together to bring more tourists to both areas.
Both city councils believe these types of meetings help turn tough problems into chances for new solutions. By sharing what they know with each other, they can come up with better ways to serve the people who live in their towns. Learning from different experiences helps both groups see their challenges from new angles and find better answers than they might discover alone.
