Divundu Village Council — Kavango East local authority managing land allocation, service delivery, and infrastructure in Divundu village; currently engaged in contract disputes with minister over CEO performance and financial reporting.
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Namibian Sun
Divundu Village Council wants to meet with minister James Sankwasa to clarify his decision to reject its recommendation
“The Divundu Village Council wants a sit-down with urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa to clarify his decision to reject its recommendation to extend former CEO Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo's contract.”
Divundu CEO decision ‘final’, says SankwasaThe Namibian
Divundu Village Council appealed the minister's decision rejecting contract renewal
“The council has now appealed the minister's decision, noting his assessment does not fully take into account the operational realities and institutional challenges facing the council.”
Sankwasa rejects Divundu CEO contract renewalWindhoek Observer
Divundu councillors contend some deficiencies identified by the ministry are institutional rather than personal
“Divundu councillors contend that some of the deficiencies identified by the ministry are institutional rather than personal.”
In Divundu, the Law Must Come Before LoyaltyWindhoek Observer
Divundu Village Council challenged Sankwasa's rejection of Maghumbo's contract renewal
“The Divundu Village Council has, however, challenged the minister's assessment, arguing that the shortcomings identified by his office should not be attributed solely to the CEO.”
Sankwasa rejects Divundu CEO’s appeal for contract renewalNew Era
Divundu Village Council has paid compensation totalling N$18 million to affected residents
“Council has so far paid compensation totalling N$18 million, and our records indicate that the leader of the demonstration is the main beneficiary, having been paid multiple times since 2016.”
On the spot with John Muyamba – Maghumbo tackling land, service delivery head-onNew Era
Divundu Village Council has earmarked relocation and upgrading of oxidation pond as priority project
“The council has earmarked the relocation and upgrading of the oxidation pond as a priority project and will implement it once funding becomes available.”
On the spot with John Muyamba – Maghumbo tackling land, service delivery head-onNew Era
Divundu Village Council has identified construction of houses as most urgent development priority
“The Divundu Village Council has identified the construction of houses as its most urgent development priority for the 2026/2027 financial year and foreseeable future.”
Housing tops Divundu’s agendaFormer Divundu Village Council CEO Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo is demanding reinstatement for another five years, citing the council's alleged failure to notify him of something unspecified.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Former Divundu Village Council CEO Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo is demanding reinstatement for another five years, citing the council's alleged failure to notify him of something unspecified.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has rejected Divundu Village Council's recommendation to extend former CEO Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo's contract, citing governance failures, alleged mismanagement, and poor performance including the council's failure to submit audited financial reports since 2015. The council has requested a dialogue with the minister to clarify the findings against Maghumbo, but Sankwasa has declared his decision "final" and ruled out further talks.
14 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has rejected the Divundu Village Council's request to renew chief executive Athanasius Maghumbo's contract for another five years, citing failure to submit required budgets, audit reports and financial statements, and overall performance not meeting required standards. The council has appealed the decision, disputing the assertion about budget submission failures.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has rejected Divundu Village Council's appeal to renew CEO Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo's five-year contract, citing concerns about his performance, financial management and compliance with statutory reporting requirements including budgets, audit reports and financial statements.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has rejected Divundu Village Council's appeal to renew CEO Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo's five-year contract, stating his decision will not change regardless of appeals. An activist alleges Maghumbo himself drafted the council's appeal letter and instructed councillors to sign it.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A fire that destroyed N$1.6 million in property at Andara Lodge in Mukwe constituency has exposed gaps in firefighting services; the nearest firefighting vehicle, stationed 25km away in Divundu, was not operational at the time. Local leaders are calling for 24-hour emergency response units and improved firefighting services, noting that fires in the constituency have become common.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A fire destroyed Andara Lodge in Kavango East on Tuesday, reducing six completed rooms to ashes and destroying an estimated N$1.6 million in property. The lodge, which had been under construction since 2016 and was scheduled to open in December, caught fire when an employee burnt garbage near the rooms, with the thatched structures quickly spreading flames.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Divundu Village Council CEO Athanasius Maghumbo responded to community concerns about land compensation delays, plot allocation criteria, and basic services, stating the council has paid N$18 million in compensation and does not sideline local residents in allocation processes. He disputed allegations of relocation to unserviced areas and untreated wastewater discharge, and said the council is prioritizing upgrading its oxidation pond and developing two new townships once funding becomes available.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian small businesses struggle with collateral-based lending, high operating costs, skills gaps, and regional market barriers. These challenges are especially acute in underserved areas like Divundu village, where inadequate workspace and limited services force entrepreneurs to operate from makeshift structures and repurposed buildings.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Divundu Village Council has identified house construction as its most urgent development priority for 2026/2027, responding to high community demand for decent housing. The council will also upgrade road infrastructure to improve accessibility and support economic activities, particularly the hospitality and tourism sector, while pursuing job creation through partnerships with government and private stakeholders.
6 February 2026 · New Era →