Political players have intensified campaigns in readiness for the August 13 general elections to elect a president, members of Parliament, mayors and council chairpersons and local government councillors.
Former Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi has set the record straight on her removal as LPM council representative by the party, denying any wrongdoing that may have triggered the move.
The mayor of Ongwediva, Naemi Amuthenu, has been elected president of the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia, deputised by Gobabis mayor, Elvin Gariseb.
The election took place at the association's congress held at Walvis Bay.
Residents of Keetmanshoop have questioned the legality of the Landless People's Movement's decision to withdraw former Mayor Melody Swartbooi as its representative on the Keetmanshoop Town Council.
The withdrawal resulted in Swartbooi losing her mayor position.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, visited the Omaruru Municipality, where concerns surrounding governance and administration were raised.
Mariental Urban Councillor Iswarin Rooi, the first female representative for her constituency, stressed in her maiden address to the National Council that her presence in national leadership is not merely symbolic for women.
The Okakarara Municipality has passed a resolution to write off the interest on rates and taxes incurred by its residents.
This is to help the council continue to generate money and reconnect services.
Residents owe the council N$68 million in rates and taxes.
The Mayor of Keetmanshoop, Melody Swartbooi, actively engaged with residents to raise awareness about their responsibility to maintain a clean environment.
The mayor of Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region, Siegfried Tjehiua, has expressed satisfaction with the land servicing aimed at transforming the town, which includes the development of a Central Business District (CBD).
The Rundu Town Council (RTC) management has proposed a new tariff increment for the 2026/2027 financial period. The proposed budget for this financial period is N$485 million. The council held a stakeholders meeting for input.
