Namibia: Swapo says ‘Swartbooi streets’ were not approved; LPM lauds leader’s contribution to development – Africa Links 24 2

The decision of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) to name three streets at three of its strongholds after party leader Bernadus Swartbooi has sparked controversy.

Streets at Oranjemund, Keetmans­hoop and Mariental have been named after the politician.

Swapo’s //Kharas regional coordinator, Matthew Mumbala, says the street renaming was done dubiously.

‘NO APPROVAL’

“Money was spent without proper approval. Ask whether there was approval from the ministry, there was…