RTC extends CEO’s contract despite Sankwasa’s disapproval

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2025-11-25

RUNDU, 08 July 2025 - The Chief Executive Officer of the Rundu Town Council, Olavi Nathael. (Photo: Contributed)

By Sawi Hausiku
RUNDU, 25 NOV (NAMPA) - Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa, does not support the Rundu Town Council’s (RTC) plan to extend current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Olavi Nathanael’s contract for another five years.
He advised the council to advertise the position to ensure a transparent and competitive recruitment process.
Sankwasa expressed opposition to the CEO’s contract extension, stating it was driven either by...

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