The Minister of Urban and Rural Development is concerned about the slow pace of development of Bukalo Village Council over the past nine years.

Bukalo Village Council CEO, Ntwala Sazita, says the local authority is struggling to grow due to numerous challenges related to staffing and operational issues.

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised concerns about succession disputes within traditional authorities. 

He raised the issue during his address at the belated independence celebration at Mukwe in Kavango East over the weekend.

Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel has said that continued decentralisation of services will facilitate economic empowerment in the regions to easily access services.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua says the completion of the biomass project at Otjiwarongo would help address developmental hindrances such as drought.