The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Natalia |Goagoses visited the bereaved family of the late Councillor of Usakos and Deputy Mayor Aletta Katiti Sem.

PDM Councillor Sem died on Sunday after complaining of chest pain during a church service.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Shack Dwellers Federation and partners, has constructed 57 houses for low-income earners at Gobabis.

Elected political leaders are urged to ensure that services are delivered successfully and competently.

The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Natalia |Goagoses made the call at the opening of the annual Hardap and ||Kharas Regional Mayors and Chairpersons Forum at Keetmanshoop.

If there is one thing that local authorities can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, is a zeal to diversify and reinforce economies, strengthen social inclusion, ensure equal access to digitalization for the residents as well as build secure communities. 

The White Flag regiment celebrated the bravery of Chief Wilhelm Zeraeua against the German Colonial occupation during the 19th century at Omaruru over the weekend.