Local authorities and regional councils in ||Kharas and Hardap owe NamPower millions of dollars, with Mariental Municipality carrying the largest reported debt at N$295.9 million.

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has called on communities in the Zambezi Region to put aside tribal differences and work together to promote development.

He made the call at the Mafwe Traditional Authority's cultural festival gala dinner at Katima Mulilo.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has appointed a committee to investigate the Vaalgras Traditional Authority leadership succession dispute. 

Informal trading remains an important source of income, but it must be conducted in designated areas to prevent disorder and maintain cleanliness in towns and cities, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has told the National Assembly.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has met with the Khomanin community after previous meetings over the leadership failed to produce results.

The community had demanded to meet the minister directly after the previous engagement ended in chaos.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to use cultural traditions to unite the country, rather than divide its national identity.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that preserving languages, customs, and heritage is essential for community building. 

Namibia's housing backlog has surpassed 270 thousand units, while more than 200,000 households are now living in informal settlements across the country.

The Hambukushu Traditional Authority, through its lawyers, sent a letter of demand to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa.

The Traditional Authority snubbed a consultative meeting on the Bwabwata National Park at Rundu last week, as they wanted it to take place at Mukwe instead.

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.

Groot Aub residents will continue to benefit from free municipal services while infrastructures are being developed and upgraded to support the formal provision of basic services.