President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in the Zambezi Region ahead of the Masubia Cultural Festival celebration, which will take place at the Royal Establishment in Bukalo on Saturday.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has been on a supervisory visit in the Zambezi Region to review the progress on various developmental projects aimed at improving housing, infrastructure, and service provision, particularly in Bukalo and Katima Mulilo.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has announced a ten-million-dollar food/cash for work programme aimed at providing immediate income support while creating community assets in rural Namibia.

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.

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 Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has expressed concern about the growing number of disputes over the recognition of traditional leaders in Namibia.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has criticised local authorities for their failure to fully implement a directive intended to assist elderly residents who are struggling with water debt incurred during the COVID-19 period.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the delay in salary payments to public servants in the Kunene Region was caused by a technical administrative issue and should not be interpreted as a deliberate attempt to disadvantage anyone.

Speaking at the same event, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says most traditional leadership wrangles are fueled by educated people. 

Sankwasa emphasised that the government is resolute in changing the narrative.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has warned local authorities that fail to submit audited financial statements, collect outstanding revenue, and improve service delivery that they should not expect government bailouts or funds.