The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations held a public hearing in Windhoek to examine findings from oversight visits to government-funded projects in the Kunene, Kavango East and Ohangwena regions.
A delegation from the National Planning Commission (NPC), representatives from the Chinese embassy and key stakeholders conducted site visits to projects implemented under the Namibia-China Development Cooperation.
Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has expressed satisfaction with the response from regional stakeholders reporting on government programmes and projects in the region.
Iipinge introduced a quarterly progress reporting process to track projects in the region.
The Governor of the Zambezi Region, Dorothy Kabula, has highlighted several challenges facing the region, with delays in key road projects topping the list.
The Kavango West Region has introduced a number of projects to address socio-economic developments such as unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and climate-related vulnerabilities, among others.
Residents of Kavango West fear the region could miss development if the government proceeds with the Kavango-Grootfontein water link project.
The concern was raised during a community meeting with the consultants at Mururani.
Hardap Governor Riaan McNab today presented his State of the Region Address, providing an account of government programmes, development achievements, and challenges facing the region.
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has resolved to update a database of unemployed and skilled persons to absorb some into government projects undertaken in the region.
The move follows a recent community demonstration at the Kalkfeld settlement where they demanded jobs and better services.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is planning to revive a technology centre in Rundu that has been largely ineffective over the years.
The Katutura Police Station is currently undergoing renovations valued at N$102.6 million. The renovations aim to improve the station's facilities and working environment, with completion set for 9 October 2027.
The Katutura Police Station holding cells have not been operational since 2018.
