Housing and land delivery emerged as a top priority as the City of Windhoek began its annual strategic review and budget session for the 2026/2027 financial year, assessing progress under the municipality's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called on municipalities to fast-track the process of land delivery for housing.
She argued that land delivery is one of the critical enablers of development in any town.
The Grootfontein Municipality plans to roll out development activities and projects in 2025 that will enhance the socio-economic status of the town and improve residents' well-being.
||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, has briefed the media on what he termed "concerns that have a material impact on the region's people."
Omaruru, Henties Bay, and Arandis councillors did not attend the Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo in their official capacities after the Erongo Governor withheld their VIP tickets.
Residents of Okahandja's informal settlements are protesting against the municipality's alleged failure to respond to longstanding grievances.
Residents demand better service delivery, land delivery, and the provision of pre-paid water metres.
Otjiwarongo Municipality has promised to accelerate land delivery this year.
This is according to Mayor Gottlieb Shivute, speaking at the council's first meeting.
