Budget shortfall to ‘cripple’ Kavango West council services

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2026-08-13

NKURENKURU, 13 August 2026 - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson and Nkurenkuru Constituency Councillor, Fillipus Tenga. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Regional Council says a severe budget shortfall will cripple basic services and ground council operations in the 2026/27 financial year.
Presenting the council’s budget situation at the general staff meeting on Thursday, Kavango West Regional Council chairperson and Nkurenkuru Constituency councillor Fillipus Tenga said the council received a government operational subsidy of N$50 570 311 for 2026/27,...

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NKURENKURU, 13 August 2026 - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson and Nkurenkuru Constituency Councillor, Fillipus Tenga. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

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