Namibia: ‘N$100 000 Smart City’ Trip Leaves Rundu Fuming

Rundu residents and leaders have criticised a proposed N$100 300 trip for mayor Andreas Jikerwa to attend a smart city conference in Barcelona, saying the money should instead be used to address the town’s challenges.

Jikerwa has been nominated to attend the 15th Smart City Expo World Congress in Spain from 3 to 5 November.

The proposal, seen by The Namibian, says the congress is intended to expose Jikerwa to international best practices, innovative solutions and collaborations essential to…