Sankwasa warns of land audits for traditional authorities

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2025-10-20
RUNDU, 20 October 2025 - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa in Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA RUNDU, 20 October 2025 - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa in Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA
RUNDU, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has said his ministry might conduct land audits across all traditional authorities in the country as some authorities have been selling land instead of allocating it through proper procedures.
Sankwasa made the remarks during a five-day workshop that began in Rundu on Monday for traditional authority leaders, council members, and secretaries from the two Kavango regions a...
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