Katima Mulilo Town Council dissolved

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has officially dissolved the Katima Mulilo Town Council as gazetted on August 15.

Only two former councillors from IPC and NDP attended the announcement, while the Swapo Party and PDM were absent.

Minister Sankwasa dissolves Katima Mulilo Town Council

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has removed all members of the Katima Mulilo Town Council from office and taken over their responsibilities with immediate effect.

 The decision was published in the Government Gazette on August 15. 

Minister Sankwasa urges resolution in Witbooi Chieftaincy dispute

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has once again urged all involved parties in an ongoing Witbooi clan's chieftaincy succession dispute to find common ground and work towards a lasting solution.

He made the call during a meeting with clan members in Gibeon.

Traditional authorities, councils urged to avoid leadership disputes

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has urged traditional authorities and councils to steer away from squabbles and disputes over leadership succession.

These Sankwasa warn these only lead to disunity and halt development.

Minister Sankwasa moves to end years-long Gciriku chieftainship dispute

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has stepped in to help resolve the Gciriku traditional leadership succession dispute.

The Gciriku tribe has been without a chief since 2019. 

The chieftainship of the tribe is inherited through the maternal line.

Minister Sankwasa warns of stormwater drainage Emergency in Rundu

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Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, said the absence of a stormwater drainage system is an emergency that poses a danger to Rundu residents.

Sankwasa emphasised that immediate action is needed, as there are only three months left before the rainy season begins.

Sankwasa engages Gobabis leaders on residents' concerns

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Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa engaged with local authority leadership at Gobabis, addressing a number of pertinent matters brought to his attention by the region's residents.