Unwarranted political interference in the administrative operations of regional councils, poor services, cases of mismanagement as well as conflict between councillors and officials have prompted the Urban and Rural Development Ministry to amend the Regional Councils Act 1992 (Act No. 22 of 1992).
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Ondangwa mayor denies owning Onatsi plots
Ondangwa mayor Paavo Amweele has denied owning three erven in the town’s Onatsi informal settlement, which is meant for low-income earners.
‘Pro-poor’ spending…Shiimi splurges on vulnerable in mid-term budget
Much to the expectations of local analysts, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi yesterday tabled a 2022/23 mid-term budget review that reflects a resource allocation that is both pro-poor and sustainable.
Protestors demand nationalisation of land, banks
A group of protesters yesterday marched from Katutura to Zoo Park in town to deliver a petition calling for the nationalisation of mineral resources while also demanding ownership of Namibian land and banks.
Swapo on autopilot – Amukwiyu
< says he is ‘transitional’ candidate < vows to unite ruling party < ready for engine-room role
Rape accused ex-councillor awaits trial
Former Okahandja regional councillor Steve Biko Booys, who is accused of sexually violating his 20-year-old daughter, is awaiting trial after his case was transferred to the Windhoek Regional Court.
Nudo unfazed by Katjiua’s flirt with LPM
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) yesterday said they are not worried by the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) under academic Mutjinde Katjiua’s close ties with the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) on the matter of genocide.
Electoral integrity indispensable – Uutoni
Electoral integrity is indispensable for the nurturing and deepening of democratic and participatory governance in the SADC region as free and fair elections are far from guaranteed in many countries around the world today.
Fishrot curators continue for now
Curators who were tasked to manage the assets of some of the Fishrot accused will keep doing their job until suitable replacements have been identified.
Kandjoze rubbishes Amupanda allegations
Director general of the National Planning Commission Obeth Kandjoze yesterday claimed allegations made by Affirmative Repositioning activist Job Amupanda, with regard to the green hydrogen project, are unfounded, twisted and manipulated to sensationalise a genuinely competent effort by government.









