Divundu Council Challenges Minister's Decision | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has rejected a five-year contract extension for Divundu Village Council’s chief executive, citing missed financial reporting deadlines — but the council is fighting back, arguing the real issue is systemic under-resourcing, not personal failure. They claim budgets were submitted on time, audit delays were beyond their control, and there’s no evidence of misconduct — warning that removing leadership now could derail vital projects. Meanwhile, internal tensions flare as some officials deny signing the appeal, questioning whether the chief executive is…