The Governor of ||Kharas region, Dawid Gertze, has announced that plans are underway to establish a Governor's Development Advisory Council to drive the regional development plans.
He said this when delivering his second State of the Regional Address at Keetmanshoop today.
Speaking at the same event, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says most traditional leadership wrangles are fueled by educated people.
Sankwasa emphasised that the government is resolute in changing the narrative.
Landless People's Movement Member of Parliament Dawid Eigub says that local authorities are facing a significant challenge in generating revenue due to a longstanding accumulation of debt and deteriorating infrastructure.
Independent Patriots for Change Member of Parliament Michael Mwashindange questioned delayed invoice payments for suppliers of goods and services by state entities.
The judiciary spokesperson, Vikitoria Hango, says the Judicial Service Commission is "unable to provide the requested information" regarding the timeline for recruiting the Prosecutor General.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, says public countrywide consultations on the proposed New Migration Bill have now concluded, although stakeholders may still submit written inputs until next Wednesday.
Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has officially launched the Oshana Regional Council Strategic Plan (2025-2030) and Customer Service Charter while calling on public servants to do more and talk less in serving communities.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has warned local authorities that fail to submit audited financial statements, collect outstanding revenue, and improve service delivery that they should not expect government bailouts or funds.
The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has urged parliamentary standing committees to effectively plan and coordinate activities to avoid duplication of tasks in their oversight duties.
The final results within the |Khomas Region show that members of the |Khomanin community voted in favour of removing Chief Juliane Gawa!nas through a vote of no confidence, with 889 votes supporting the motion and 87 opposing it.
