Residents of Ward 10 at Grootberg say several senior traditional councillors of the |Gaio Daman Traditional Authority continue to serve despite their tenures having expired.
The community says this raises serious concerns about governance and compliance with the Traditional Authorities Act.
Newly elected councillors of the United Democratic Front have been urged to prioritise service delivery and ethical leadership as they assume office.
This comes as party president Hendrik Gaobaeb addressed councillors during an induction convention aimed at strengthening governance and accountability.
African Union leaders have concluded the 39th ordinary summit with the adoption of major decisions and reforms toward strengthening institutional efficiency and financial sustainability and accelerating continental development.
African leaders are seeking the guidance of God as they make decisions on issues intended to advance the development of the continent.
The Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Nghipondoka-Hamutumwa has urged public servants and public enterprise employees in the region to uphold ethical conduct and adopt a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa asserts that, although the region has achieved more in recent times, it is still plagued by numerous challenges.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has urged public servants and employees of public enterprises in the region to uphold ethical standards and adopt a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
Political analyst and project management expert Joshua Mario has suggested that parliamentarians engage more cordially during debates.
He urges lawmakers to interact more during recesses and breaks, a gesture he says will greatly improve their working relationships.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has warned regional and local authority councillors to refrain from corruption, mismanagement, and incompetence.
James Sankwasa says poor governance has crippled service delivery and warned that those responsible will be held personally accountable.
The Prime Minister has called on public servants to be at the forefront of advancing the national interest and safeguarding national security.
Dr. Elijah Ngurare made the remarks while addressing staff during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
