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.
The Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, highlighted the region's development progress in the areas of agriculture, health, youth empowerment, sports, housing and capital projects during his State of the Region Address.
Omaruru Councillor Magano Gerbhardt has stated that social and economic development projects, including housing, education, and training for youth in farming activities, are beginning to take shape within the constituency.
Residents of the Paradise informal settlement in Keetmanshoop are questioning the municipality's long-standing promise to provide electricity as they continue to struggle with basic needs.
The Namibia Standard Institute (NSI) is undertaking a workshop on informal settlement profiles validation with some local authorities.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the N$500 million allocated towards the formalisation of informal settlements was not sufficient to complete the projects and to expand to other regions.
This was his response to IPC MP Ottilie Haitota, who sought clarity on the progress made with the project.
All residents evicted from the Endobo area in Tsumeb have been permanently relocated to a newly established settlement on a portion of Portion 49-761.
The government has directed that the issues of housing and sanitation be considered for declaration as a state of emergency.
The Walvis Bay Municipality has assured the public that it will structure, phase, and support the relocation of residents to Farm 37 with essential services.
This comes in response to criticism surrounding the reported plan.
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) has received a partnership renewal with an amount of N$3 million from the First National Bank of Namibia, Ohorongo Cement and the Pupkewitz Foundation.
