The president of the United Democratic Fund (UDF), Hendrik Gaobaeb, raised concerns around the ongoing dispute between the Kunene Regional Council and the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, highlighting wasteful use of public funds on private lawyers.
President Nangolo Mbumba is to engage the leadership of the Kunene Regional Council and Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni, in a bid to resolve an impasse between the two parties.
The Kunene Regional Council raised over N$500 thousand towards the regional development fund at a dinner in Outjo.
The Kunene Regional Development Fund was established 15 years ago with the purpose to solicit funds for learners in the Kunene Region who are from poor households.
Opuwo Rural Constituency Councillor Western Muharukua requested intervention from Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila regarding the ongoing dispute between the Kunene Regional Council and the Minister of Urban and Rural Development.
