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Coordinating and ensuring appropriate policy, legal, and for effective and sustainable urban and rural development in Namibia.

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Windhoek Street Vendors petition CoW over trading restrictions

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa, today engaged street vendors who marched to Government Office Park to raise concerns regarding their current trading arrangements.

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Today, Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa paid a courtesy visit to the Tsandi Village Council, where he engaged with councilors and management on matters concerning the operations, administration, and service delivery of the village council.

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Today, the Executive Director, Dr. Wilhelmine Shivute welcomed a delegation from an Ireland-based charity organisation who paid a courtesy visit to express interest in expanding its community development activities to Namibia especially in housing construction.

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The Council of Traditional Leaders extends its heartfelt condolences to His Excellency Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba, former President of the Republic of Namibia, following the passing of the late Madam Penehupifo Pohamba, former First Lady of the Republic of Namibia.

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Day 2: Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa on Tuesday urged Traditional Authorities (TAs) to develop annual activity plans to guide their operations, identify community needs and mobilise resources for development. 27th Annual Meeting of Council of Traditional Leaders in Otjiwarongo.

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Vice President Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, has urged traditional leaders to engage constructively with the government on matters affecting traditional authorities. She made the call during the opening of 27th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Otjiwarongo

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A total of 106 traditional leaders representing 53 Traditional Authorities have convened in Otjiwarongo for the 27th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders. The meeting brings together traditional leaders to engage on matters of importance to traditional leadership.

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. James Sankwasa, expressed disappointment with Keetmanshoop Municipality councillors for failing to attend a scheduled meeting on Friday at the Office of the //Kharas Governor , Keetmanshoop.

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Today, representatives of the NAPWU engaged the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa, and the //Kharas Regional Governor, Hon. Dawid Gertze, in discussions concerning issues affecting employees of the Keetmanshoop Municipality.

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Hon. James Sankwasa, appoints new Board of Directors for NHE for a three-year term, effective 6 October 2026.
Dr. Posterick Mushendami, Chairperson of the Board, Ms. Selma-Penna Utonhi, Deputy Other members are Mr. Russel S. Mufaya, Ms. Happie Ntelamo and Mr. Fernando Somaeb.

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa, today convened a meeting between the leadership of the IUM and the CoW to agree on a process for resolving outstanding compliance matters relating to IUM’s planned campus development.

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The Ministry’s Sports Team today presented its medals and trophies to Hon. Sankwasa J. Sankwasa and Hon. Evelyn !Nawases -Taeyele following the team’s strong performance at the concluded 8th Regional Councils Annual Wellness Sports Week (RCAWSW) took place at Unam last week.

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🏐 Netball Results

🥇 MURD Netball secured 1st position and claimed Gold and Trophy🏆
🥈 Oshana earned Silver.
🥉 Kavango West took Bronze.

Congratulations to all the teams on their outstanding performances! 🎉👏🏐

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MURD Netball, Volleyball and Soccer Teams at the 8th Regional Council Annual Wellness Sport Week underway, Unam Sport Stadium

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Day 1: RCAWSW2026

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🎉 ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting week of teamwork, wellness, health, and sports! 🏃‍♀️⚽🏐💪

The Regional Council Annual Wellness & Sport Week is happening from 14–18 September 2026 at UNAM Sport Stadium.

Come one, come all! 🙌

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🏃‍♀️🏆 2026 Regional Councils' Annual Wellness Sports Week 🏆🏃‍♂️
Get ready for a week of sports, wellness, and teamwork

📅 14–18 September 2026

📍 University of Namibia (UNAM) premises

🎯 Theme: “Uniting Through Sports and Wellness for sustainable development

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Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa met with the ||Khoamanin Traditional Community following their request for an audience, after the community declined to meet with the Deputy Minister, who had been delegated.@GRN_Namibia