Otjiwarongo Municipality has highlighted that it is still sourcing funds to set up an open market for street vendors scattered around the town.
Currently, Otjiwarongo is without a functional open market, which has left vendors trading along busy intersections and pathways.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has described the administration of the Ruacana Town Council as "chaotic" and has ordered an urgent investigation into its financial and operational affairs.
Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango says the establishment of his council's traffic law enforcement unit is aimed at promoting responsible road users' behaviour, protecting lives, improving traffic flow and ensuring that Oshakati remains a safe, orderly and well-managed town for residents, businesses and visitors alike.
The minister of Urban and Rural Development revealed that more than half of Namibia's population lives in rural areas, placing renewed pressure on the government to accelerate development and improve services delivery in underserved communities.
Meanwhile, the committee has commended several ongoing development projects in the Zambezi Region, describing them as evidence that public funds are being put to good use.
During its oversight visit, the committee inspected projects in the education, agriculture and local government sectors.
The new mayor of Keetmanshoop, Emrico Blaauw, has vowed to curb unemployment and hunger.
Blaauw made the pledge at the swearing-in ceremony following his election on Friday.
Swapo Party MP, Marlyn Mbakera, sought clarity from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) on progress made with the project to reorganise structures of local authorities in 2014.
The Okahandja Municipality and the Maqiao Town in the Minhang District of Shanghai, China, have revived their partnership after 30 years.
The partnership covers waste management, agribusiness and technology, and youth skill development.
The Okakarara Councillor Uzeraije Tjaverua has postponed the Kambazembi Royal Traditional Authority consultative meeting with village representatives from the Ozonahi districts that was scheduled to take place on Thursday.
Staff members and councillors of the Kunene Regional Council who had not received their June payments will be paid tomorrow.
This follows the intervention of Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa.
