Coordinating and ensuring appropriate policy, legal, and for effective and sustainable urban and rural development in Namibia.

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Hon. Evelyn Nawases-Taeyele engage UN Habitat officials WINDHOEK – Today, a delegation from the United Nations (UN) Habitat paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to discuss the UN-Habitat programme in Namibia.
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Namibian Rent-To-Own Model- GIPF WINDHOEK| The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has proposed a Namibian Rent-to-Own Housing Model aimed at helping government employees, low-income earners, and middle-income earners in Namibia to become homeowners.
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Windhoek – Today, 5 June 2026, a delegation from the Karibib Town Council paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to discuss development opportunities, planned activities and challenges facing the town.
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Congratulations on your appointment and welcome to the team.
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ELIM - The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Hon. Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has described the Omagongo Festival as a symbol of pride, empowerment, and cultural unity among Namibians. Speaking during the Omagongo Festival in Elim, Omusati Region on 23 May 2026.
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KATIMA MULILO - The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Hon. Evelyn!Nawases-Taeyele, has called on local leaders and Firefighters to safeguard Firefighting equipment and ensure they are being used for their intended purposes.
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Youth and Sport Functions delegated to Regional Councils The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has pledged the Ministry’s commitment to support sub-national levels in the full implementation of Namibia’s decentralization policy. @topfans @followers
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FAREWELL| Today, the Executive Director, Dr. Wilhelmine Shivute, together with the management team of the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, officially bid farewell to former Executive Director, Mr. Petrus Sindimba, following his transfer to OPM.
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FAREWELL| Today, the Executive Director, Dr. Wilhelmine Shivute, together with the management team of the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, officially bid farewell to former Executive Director, Mr. Petrus Sindimba, following his transfer to the Office of the Prime Minister
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Happy Birthday Hon Sankwasa
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TRANSFER FROM MURD TO OPM Mr. Petrus Sindimba, ED (without accounting functions), transferred from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to the Office of the Prime Minister as Executive Director (without accounting functions), effect 01 May 2026.@GRN_Namibia
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Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister, Hon. Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, on Saturday officiated at a fundraising gala dinner for the 13th Oshakati Totem Expo. The 2026 edition of the expo will be held under the theme, “Strengthening Ties Through Culture.” @GRN_Namibia
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The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has successfully concluded a three-day 2025/2026 Annual Performance Review and the 2026/2027 Annual Performance Plan Formulation workshop held in Gobabis under the theme, “Enhanced Productivity for Sustainable Development”
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The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is currently hosting a three-day 2025/2026 Annual Performance Review and 2026/2027 Annual Performance Planning Workshop in Gobabis.
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