The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, wants the 2025 November Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections' results to yield tangible benefits for the electorate.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, has voiced his disappointment with the management of the Rundu Town Council for failing to respond to challenges on time and leaving community members' health at risk.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has given Rundu Town Council two days to find a contractor and start work on covering trenches that pose a risk to lives in the Tutungeni location.
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has rejected the Rundu Town Council’s decision to extend the CEO, Olavi Nathanael’s contract for another five years.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has raised concerns about financial mismanagement and unfair practices within the Katima Mulilo Town Council.
He cited the auditor's report, which highlighted irregularities in tenders, land allocation, and service delivery.
Opposition parties in the National Assembly have rejected the recently tabled Regional Councils Amendment Bill by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa.
Opposition MPs argue that the Bill seeks to centralise responsibilities and undermine the autonomy of regional councils.
Otjiwarongo residents have appealed to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to consider relaxing and writing off outstanding water bills, taxes, and rates owed by pensioners and vulnerable community members.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, has directed the Tsumeb Municipality to ensure that residents evicted from Endombo are allocated plots before the end of November 2025.
Residents of Tsumeb raised concerns about municipal governance and service delivery during an engagement with Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa.
Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka and his team inspected the water supply infrastructure in Rundu just a day after Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa's meeting on the water crisis.
