Nkurenkuru:The Nkurenkuru Town Council has allocated two erven totaling four hectares to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations for the construction of a regional office.

According to NAMPA, Town Planner Albertina Shatiwa announced the land allocation during a site visit on Thursday, which was attended by Deputy Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Theresia Brandt, Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo, and other regional leaders.

Each erf measures approximately two hectares, making a total of four hectares available for the Ministry of Justice to construct its regional office. Deputy Minister Brandt expressed appreciation for the allocation, highlighting that the generous space will accommodate both official administrative buildings and staff housing. She emphasized the importance of decentralizing services to bring essential services closer to the people.

Governor Sinimbo commended the ministry for its positive response to the local residents' needs, expressing excitement and anticipation for the commencement of office construction. In a related development, funding for the proposed magistrate's court in Nkurenkuru has been secured for the 2026-27 financial year. The Office of the Judiciary was allocated N$512 million overall, with N$15 million designated for developing magistrates' courts in Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo. Currently, Kavango West residents must rely on the Kahenge Periodical Court, which operates only once a week, or travel long distances to Rundu for judicial services.