It later became an independent town under the Local Authorities Act 1992 and attained full local authority status in July 1998. Ongwediva mayor Naemi Amutheni says: “If it was not from the legitimate body, which is the delimitation committee, I won’t comment sorry.” Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango yesterday said the idea is thought-provoking, adding that it is doable if there is willingness. Kudumo also questions why parts of Namibia have more proclaimed local authorities than others. “One issue that no one wants to talk about is why one part of Namibia has many proclaimed local authorities after independence, while others do not.