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Namibia: Magistrates’ strike may force Sankwasa to appoint administrators as councillors await swearing in – News

Namibia: Magistrates’ strike may force Sankwasa to appoint administrators as councillors await swearing in – News

Africa Links 24 with Ellen Albertz
Published on 2025-11-27 17:00:00

Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa says he may appoint administrators to run councils if the magistrates’ strike prevents the swearing in of newly elected councillors.

The swearing in, solemnised by a magistrate, is expected to take place within seven days after the election.
Sankwasa says he has communicated to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations that 3 December will be the swearing-in date for the country, however, he has received no response.

“Since…

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