The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has clarified that the Rehoboth Town Council is the lawful owner of the land at Lake Oanob, following the expiry of a previous lease agreement after the area was incorporated into the local authority.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has warned that the misuse of public funds in some regional and local authorities is weakening service delivery and slowing development.

The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele said nine new townships in Keetmanshopp, Mariental and Koes had been approved. 

An allocation of over N$1.5 billion has been made from sources outside the State Revenue Fund for the construction of houses under the National Housing Enterprise (NHE).

The aim of this additional funding is to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing and address the housing backlog.

Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele says transferring oversight of the petroleum sector to the presidency will significantly contribute to safeguarding the resources and avoiding exploitation from foreign countries.

The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has commended Otjiwarongo Municipality for progress made in addressing basic services and urbanization.

Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called on municipalities to fast-track the process of land delivery for housing.

She argued that land delivery is one of the critical enablers of development in any town.

The disregard for customary laws by some traditional authorities has resulted in persistent leadership succession squabbles.

Urban mobility should be considered a national development priority among other basic services, as it has the potential to unlock and drive urban development and ensure people's well-being and safety. 

Mining, tourism, and infrastructure development have the potential to turn the fortunes of Uis into a key economic hub in the Erongo Region.