Namibia: Councillors Push Back Against Bill Curbing Powers

Several councillors have voiced opposition to a proposed bill that would reduce their powers and place them under the authority of regional governors.

Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa tabled the bill in the National Assembly in July, proposing amendments to the Regional Councils Act to allow for power sharing between regional councils and governors.

However, councillors say they want their powers to remain as is, given they were elected by the people and not the minister or…