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Namibia: Mayoral positions should be full time, with executive powers – Amupanda – News

Namibia: Mayoral positions should be full time, with executive powers – Amupanda – News

Africa Links 24 with Uakutura Kambaekua
Published on 2025-12-04 12:12:59

Former minister of local government and housing Jerry Ekandjo for the appointment of executive mayors on a full-time basis.

In 2011, Ekandjo suggested that executive mayors be appointed to full-time positions, a change that would allow these mayors to implement decisions alongside a chief executive.

Amupanda believes that granting mayors executive powers will enable them to make binding decisions. He argues that a one-year term for mayors is inadequate for implementing meaningful…

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