Minister of Urban and Rural Development

10 Feb

“Building houses doesn’t happen overnight” – Uutoni on unoccupied houses

ObserverNational NewsErastus Uutoni, Minister of Urban and Rural Development, “Building houses doesn’t happen overnight” - Uutoni on unoccupied houses

Martin Endjala The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni says the impression that his ministry is just sitting idle with unoccupied houses is misleading as they are “hard at work” delivering houses in partnership with other stakeholders across the country. “We the ministry are hard at work to ensure that all Namibian people own a house since it is a source of belonging and security and we will continue to do so till the last person, but people need to stay calm and patient, as this will not happen overnight like many people are assuming.”, Uutoni said. In…

Residents sues Katima council over N$1 million

ObserverNational NewsMatongo is claiming N$1 185 216.05, Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Residents sues Katima council over N$1 million

Staff writer Obrean Kafuma Matongo has dragged the Katima Mulilo Council to court for allegedly unlawfully and wrongfully demolishing his dwelling. Matongo is claiming N$1 185 216.05 for damages he allegedly suffered due to the demolition of his house. Matongo is citing the Municipality of Katima Mulilo, the chief executive officer of the council and the Minister of Urban and Rural Development in his particulars of claim as respondents filed with the High Court of Namibia. “N$534 832.05 being reasonable costs incurred for the construction of plaintiffs (Matongo) dwelling, N$422 610.40 in respect household items lost and destroyed by first…

Twaloloka residents to receive houses by October

ObserverObserver MoneyMinister of Urban and Rural Development, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister, Twaloloka

Helena Johannes Information minister, Peya Mushelenga has announced that Cabinet has given the municipality of Walvis Bay until the last week of October to ensure the occupation of housing units which were allocated to Twaloloka beneficiaries. Mushelenga said Cabinet has mandated the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to oversee the implementation of the relocation of programme, supported by the Walvis Bay municipality and the office of the Governor of the Erongo Region. “The Cabinet is in line with sourcing of service providers on an emergency basis to implement the project, while the beneficiaries would contribute to the construction of…