The rapid urbanisation of Namibia and its effects on local governance were central topics at the 21st Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Namibian Association of Local Authorities (NALAO).
The Urban and Rural Development Minister has commended the Opuwo Town Council for developing collaborative methods to address the town's housing backlog, particularly their dedication to low-income earners.
The High Court has set aside the suspension of Karasburg Town Council political office bearers, declaring it unlawful.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, dissolved the entire council without remuneration in March this year.
The Swapo Party's Chairperson of Leaders Assigned to the Zambezi Region, Erastus Uutoni, addressed party members and supporters at Bitto in the Sibbinda District.
He reminded them that the liberation struggle was won because of unity of purpose, and the enemy was defeated.
As part of its efforts to provide electricity in informal settlements, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, in conjunction with the City of Windhoek, held a groundbreaking ceremony for high mast lights in Havana.
The Ministry of Rural and Urban Development (MURD) has given its approval for the Keetmanshoop Municipality's operational budget for the 2023–2024 period, amounting to a substantial N$296.8 million.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, introduced an amendment to the Electoral Act of 2014 to delay the general registration of voters to no later than August 31, 2024.
The recognition of Felix Muraghuli as Hompa for the Gciriku Community has stirred discontent among some members of the royal family.
While one faction is urging the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, to reconsider his decision, another faction has opted to pursue legal action.
In Swakopmund, 108 houses under the Mass Housing Programme have been handed over to residents by the government.
The structures are part of the 300 mass housing houses, which were abandoned for seven years over payment disputes.
The Ongwediva Town Council has completed two sewer reticulation projects to improve sanitation.
The first will ensure sewer reticulation at Extension 15, while the other will secure the same for the location, Sky Phase 1.
