Erastus Uutoni

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.

13 March, 2024

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 […]

16 February, 2024