Minister James Sankwasa Cancels All Katima Mulilo Land Decisions, Orders Return of Council Assets
By Aneli Fura
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has revoked all land-related decisions made by the Katima Mulilo Town Council without his approval. The decision was announced on Thursday in a press statement issued by the Office of the Minister’s Representative.
According to the statement, the council allocated, sold, or leased land and managed council assets without obtaining the mandatory written approval from Minister Sankwasa, as required under Section 30(1)(i) of the Local Authorities Act of 1992. As a result, all such decisions have been cancelled with immediate effect.
The ministry has also directed the immediate return of all vehicles, land, and properties acquired without ministerial consent. Entities named in the release include:
- Risk Based Solutions CC
- Malena Property Investment (PTY) LTD
- Dr Kombo Group of Companies
The ministry emphasised that any other individuals or companies that acquired council assets under similar circumstances must return them to the Katima Mulilo Town Council without delay.
Minister Sankwasa’s intervention aims to restore transparency, protect public property, and ensure lawful processes in local authority administration. The public will continue to be updated as further assessments and recoveries are carried out.
For further clarification, community members and media houses may contact the Office of Minister Sankwasa’s Representative.
