Opposition parties in the National Assembly have rejected the recently tabled Regional Councils Amendment Bill by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa.
Opposition MPs argue that the Bill seeks to centralise responsibilities and undermine the autonomy of regional councils.
Namibia is gearing up for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. But what do these elections mean for everyday citizens, and why do they matter?
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform has said the decentralisation of critical services to regional councils will promote efficiency and accountability, address communication gaps, and accelerate decision-making.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHoSS) is working towards decentralising its services to lessen the burden of patient referrals.
In its quest to reduce dependency on foreign aid, Zambia has for the first time presented a national budget of an equivalent of N$184-billion.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing socioeconomic development through stronger stakeholder engagement and decentralisation.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva-Hamutumwa is advocating the decentralisation of capital project budgets intended for regional development so that regional leadership can be held accountable.
The Landless People's Movement (LPM) is dissatisfied with the level and progression of decentralisation in Namibia.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called for cooperation from stakeholders to decentralise their functions and services.
Namibia has an interest in implementing Zambia's decentralisation policy, particularly the devolution of functions from central government to the local authority level.
