insert_link Namibia Mass Housing Development Programme Faces Major Delays The government’s Mass Housing Development Programme is experiencing significant setbacks, with progress visible at only three out of 21 project sites, though none are fully completed. During a recent site visit to Otjomuise Extension 10, the Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni revealed that 362 housing units remain uncompleted. In Opuwo, 24 houses are still unfinished, while Swakopmund, which initially had 505 uncompleted units, now has 186 remaining after […] todayOctober 8, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Amendment to Electoral Act Allows Public Service Members to Run for National Assembly Without Resigning The Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni, introduced an urgent amendment to Section 77 of the Electoral Act, allowing remunerated public service members to be nominated for National Assembly elections without resigning from their jobs. The Electoral Amendment Bill enables these members to use their leave days during the election period and return to their positions if they do not secure a seat. This change aims to uphold constitutional […] todayJuly 12, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Urban and Rural Development Urges Unity Among Local Leaders for Effective Service Delivery Erastus Uutoni, the Urban and Rural Development minister, emphasizes the importance of unity among local and regional authority leaders to enhance service delivery. Speaking at the inauguration of the Uis Settlement Office, Uutoni criticized political divisions hindering development and economic growth, urging leaders to prioritize community welfare over partisan interests. Uis, with a population of over 3,600, seeks improved governance following its 2010 settlement status change. todayJune 21, 2024 27
insert_link Oshiwambo Ouvalelo wo wina wa nuninwa omaulikilo oipindi a Nkurenkuru 2024, wa etapo oshimaliwa shidulife pee N$ 200 000 Oshiindingili sho uvalelo wo wina sha li sha unganekelwa eongelo loshimaliwa la fanekelwa omaulikilo oipindi a Nkurenkuru, okwa lo potwa sha etapo oshimaliwa shi dulife pee N$ 200 000 mo lomakaya Omaulikilo oipindi a okwa fanekwa aka kaleko oku dja mo 28 June fiyo 07 July 2024. Ehangano lo ReconAfrica, olo la ta lika lili omuyambididi munene wo pashimaliwa mo maulikilo oipindi a Nkurenkuru la udaneka oku ya ndja oshimaliwa […] todayMay 13, 2024 15
insert_link Oshiwambo Odoropa ya Ranjemund ta ika tungwa omaumbo aavo vena oyuuyemo ili pedu Minister wo mayambulepo eedoropa no maushai, Erastus Uutoni okwati ouminsity waye owa di mina opo ku hovelwe no programa yoku tunga omaumbo akonda po 56, eli kondado ili pedu mo mudingonoko welelo lodoropa ya Olopota oyati omaumbo afanekwa oku tungwa okwa fanekwa aka etwepo koshi yo shiluku sho tete shoilonga . Uutoni okwati oshinyangadalwa sho maumbo oshili omito yoku ka lekapo eameno nomudingonoko una oumonikilo muwa ko vakalimo, ta wedapo […] todayMay 10, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Rollout of Housing System Phase 1 Scheduled After Launch of National Housing Information System Two years after Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni officially launched the National Housing Information System, the Ministry, in partnership with the Namibia Statistics Agency, is gearing up to initiate the first phase rollout of the Namibia Housing System. This rollout will encompass over 30 local authorities and one regional council and is scheduled to occur from April 15 to May 15, 2024. Further elaboration on this plan is […] todayApril 9, 2024 44
insert_link Namibia Karasburg Council suspended over mismanagement Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has suspended all seven councillors at the Karasburg Town Council with immediate effect due to persistent shortcomings in strategic direction, leadership, and accountability, among other reasons. The minister further accused the town council of dismissing the substantive CEO and other staff members without following due processes. todayMarch 18, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Minister Uutoni Stresses Collaboration for Local Development Erastus Uutoni, the Urban and Rural Development minister, emphasized the importance of collaboration among municipalities, regional councils, and traditional authorities, stating that local authorities must not operate independently. Speaking at the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia local economic development conference in Lüderitz, Uutoni urged local authorities to share success stories, exchange insights on overcoming challenges, and combine resources for effective development initiatives. todayMarch 13, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Regional and Constituency Fund Bill Aims for Financial Empowerment Namibia's Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, introduced the Regional and Constituency Fund Bill in Parliament, aiming to bolster the financial capabilities of regional councils. The proposed legislation aims to establish a fund supporting projects in regions and local authorities, offering guaranteed annual appropriations for constituency development projects. If passed, the bill will replace the Trust Fund for Regional Development and Equity Provisions Act of 2000, addressing shortcomings […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 29