Sankwasa calls out regional councils over poor local authority oversight

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2026-11-02

RUNDU, 28 October 2026 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa speaking at a high-level stakeholder meeting on Nored and the Local Authorities and Regional Council Electricity Company (LAEC), focusing on shareholding arrangements and financial reporting in Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RUNDU, 02 NOV (NAMPA) – The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has criticised regional councils for not doing enough to support and guide local authorities in their respective regions.
Sankwasa made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the ninth Congress of the Association of Regional Councils (ARC), which is taking place in Rundu.
The congress started on Monday and ends Wednesday, and brings together regional...

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