Regional and local authority councillors in the ||Kharas Region have commended the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises for the consultations that will provide them with the platform to ensure that some of their budgetary needs are included in next year's budget allocations.
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, reiterated the significance of engaging with ||Kharas regional leadership during a meeting held in Keetmanshoop.
He emphasised the importance of consulting with stakeholders to effectively address and incorporate their budgetary needs.
Electricity tariffs are increasing at a rate higher than inflation, which worsens the economic situation for Namibians.
The Regional Councillor for Berseba Constituency, Jeremia Goeieman, has called on constituents to take ownership of government-funded socio-economic development projects and programmes implemented to improve livelihoods.
A Namibian visual artist, Laimi Mbangula, received a second prize from more than 2,000 African applicants, who took part in the 'My Dream' painting competition.
The event was organised by Chinese organisations.
41 Namibians participated in the competition, and five were shortlisted.
