insert_link Nam Elections 2024Erastus Utoni Urges Citizens To Celebrate Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory The Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni ,urged the nation to celebrate the victory of the President Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during last week's election. He was speaking at Ongwediva on Wednesday. today5 December, 2024 37
insert_link Nam Elections 2024Swapo Secures Majority as Nandi-Ndaitwah Wins Presidency The Electoral Commission officially declared the results of the this year's Presidential and National Assembly elections, with Swapo clinching 51 out of 96 seats. In the presidential race, Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emerged victorious with 57.31%, while IPC's Dr. Panduleni Itula received 25.50%. Future Media News' Angie Scholtz sat down for an exclusive interview with President Nangolo Mbumba: Notable Swapo ministers losing their seats include Peya Mushelenga, Tom Alweendo, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, […] today4 December, 2024 56
insert_link NamibiaMass 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 […] today8 October, 2024 19
insert_link NamibiaAmendment 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 […] today12 July, 2024 27
insert_link NamibiaUrban 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. today21 June, 2024 54
insert_link OshiwamboOuvalelo 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 […] today13 May, 2024 24
insert_link OshiwamboOdoropa 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 […] today10 May, 2024 15
insert_link NamibiaRollout 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 […] today9 April, 2024 63
insert_link NamibiaKarasburg 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. today18 March, 2024 41