Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele

Also known as: Nawases-Taeyele · !Nawases-Tayele

Deputy minister of urban and rural development calling for property valuation reforms to address rising prices.

2026-02-112026-07-23

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February 2026
21 FebThe Namibian
Deputy minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele called for property value-based reforms to address rising property prices
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“Urban and rural development deputy minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called for property value-based reforms to address rising property prices.”
Deputy minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele pushes property valuation reforms to curb market prices
11 FebNew Era
Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele delivered on his behalf speech during the induction workshop of regional and local authority councillors
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“This is contained in a speech delivered on his behalf by his deputy, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, during the induction workshop of regional and local authority councillors on Monday.”
Sankwasa pushes for local tender participation

Agriculture & Land

Government allocates N$10 million for rural Food/Cash for Work Programme

The News

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has warned regional councils to improve project implementation and service delivery while announcing a N$10 million allocation for the Food/Cash for Work Programme to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and strengthen rural resilience. According to the deputy minister, 50.5% of Namibia's population lives in rural areas, and while some regional councils have made progress, others struggle with poor implementation.

17 hours ago · Informanté →

Yesterday

Government allocates N$10 million for rural Food/Cash for Work Programme
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has warned regional councils to improve project implementation and service delivery while announcing a N$10 million allocation for the Food/Cash for Work Programme to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and strengthen rural resilience. According to the deputy minister, 50.5% of Namibia's population lives in rural areas, and while some regional councils have made progress, others struggle with poor implementation.
17 hours ago · Informanté →
Ministry allocates N$10m for cash-for-work programme
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has allocated N$10 million towards a Food/Cash-for-Work Programme for the current financial year to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and create community assets, in response to Namibia's unemployment rate of 36.9% and youth unemployment of 44.1%.
20 hours ago · New Era →

Tuesday 21 July

Minister warns rural development era of 'business as usual' is over
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has warned that the era of 'business as usual' in rural development is over, cautioning regional councils to improve project implementation and ensure public resources deliver measurable benefits for communities. He expressed concern over incomplete projects, unspent development funds and idle rural development centres, calling for performance-based resource allocation and improved accountability.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

Sankwasa resolves Kunene Regional Council salary dispute
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development resolved a salary dispute at the Kunene Regional Council by securing agreement to relieve Chief Regional Officer George Kamseb of his duties and appoint an acting chief regional officer, allowing the ministry to release funds for employees' outstanding June 2026 salaries. Kamseb's case remains before the Supreme Court, and he would be reinstated and receive all due remuneration should the court rule in his favour.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 22 May

Deputy minister urges local authorities to hire trained firefighters
The deputy minister of urban and rural development called for local authorities to employ permanent, trained firefighters, citing concerns that some use untrained personnel to operate emergency vehicles and equipment. The appeal was made during International Firefighters Day commemorations in Katima Mulilo, where firefighters conducted a simulation exercise and wreath-laying ceremony.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

Opposition splits over oil and gas authority transfer bill
The Republican Party has backed a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer oil and gas authority from the minister of industries to the Presidency, citing anti-corruption benefits and transparency. The move has divided opposition parties, with the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters also supporting it, while other opposition parties argue it increases corruption risk and reduces parliamentary oversight.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

Namibia's 419 informal settlements house over 200,000 people
A baseline report presented by the Namibia Statistics Agency found that 419 informal settlements across Namibia accommodate more than 200,000 urban residents, with significant service delivery gaps: only 24% have water infrastructure, 10% have sewer services, and 22% have electricity. The government aims to reduce informal settlements by 50% by 2029 and will use the report as a benchmark to measure progress.
4 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

Government admits rental law outdated, revival process underway
Namibia's main rental law, the Rents Ordinance of 1977, has been non-functional since Independence, leaving tenants vulnerable to rising rents and disputed deposits. The government is reviewing the law and appointing consultants to draft new legislation, but has set no timeline, while civil society groups criticize decades of inaction as Namibians suffer from market-driven rent increases.
25 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 February

Labour rights body blames govt inaction for rental crisis
The African Labour and Human Rights Centre accuses the government of failing to enforce existing rental laws under the Rental Ordinance No 13 of 1977, leaving tenants vulnerable to exploitation. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is drafting a new bill and reviving a rent control board, but the Centre's director argues the government should immediately enforce the laws already in place while rental prices surge in urban areas.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 21 February

Deputy minister calls for property valuation reforms to address rising prices
Urban and rural development deputy minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called for property value-based reforms to address rising property prices, highlighting the establishment of the Namibia Council for the Property Valuers Profession to remove banks' regulatory dominance and stabilize the property market.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

Minister urges councils to prioritize Namibian firms in tenders
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has called on regional and local authority councillors to award tenders to Namibian companies and ensure local participation in development projects. He emphasized that procurement must promote job creation and empower Namibian-registered small and medium enterprises, while cautioning councils to conduct thorough background checks on company ownership and ensure genuine Namibian involvement rather than token partnerships.
11 February 2026 · New Era →