The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called for cooperation from stakeholders to decentralise their functions and services.

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa engaged with local authority leadership at Gobabis, addressing a number of pertinent matters brought to his attention by the region's residents.

A group of residents in Gobabis handed over a petition to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, claiming maladministration

The gazetting of Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III on the 15th of July by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the Simwine for the Masubia people brings an end to the long succession debate.

The |Khomanin Traditional Authority is seeking clarity on the alleged authorisation by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development for the subdivision of Farm Baumgartsbrunn to accommodate residential plots.

The land was sold to developer Many Hills Home Owners Association.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has issued an ultimatum to councillors of the Katima Mulilo Town Council to provide an explanation for alleged governance and financial mismanagement by Friday or face suspension or dismissal.

The Katima Mulilo Town Council has accused the Minister of Urban and Rural Development of fostering tribal division and spreading misinformation.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has commenced the degazetting process for Josua Seibeb as Chief of the Tsoaxudama Traditional Authority.

This comes after the period in which the traditional authority was given to appoint a new chief lapsed. 

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has proposed amendments to the Regional Councils Act to help improve the work of regional councils and address bad human resource systems, excessive political control, and slow decision-making.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has convened a two-day induction workshop for regional governors, aimed at equipping them with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively carry out their roles in governance.