Namibia: PM warns local authorities against relying on tariffs – National

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has warned local authorities against relying on municipal tariffs and government transfers to finance development.

He urges them to find innovative ways to generate revenue.

In a speech delivered on his behalf by the office’s executive director Petrus Sindumba at the launch of the Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (RTCCS) company, Ngurare said local authorities are under growing pressure to provide housing, serviced land, roads, water, sanitation and…