Ya Ndakolo worried about road network
Infrastructure development crucial
Oshikoto regional governor Penda Ya Ndakolo said he is worried about the poor road network in the region, particularly in rural areas.
The lack of a decent road network, particularly in rural areas and the challenges it presents, is a cause of concern for Oshikoto regional governor Penda Ya Ndakolo.
Ya Ndakolo made the remarks on Wednesday in Omuthiya during his state of the region address.
He said the importance of infrastructure development, more specifically the construction and maintenance of road networks for economic development and community welfare, cannot be overemphasised.
He said Oniipa town council has maintained a five-kilometre gravel road at a cost of N$747 554. The town council also installed streetlights along the Onandjokwe main road, funded by Nored to provide residents with easier access to their properties and to reduce robberies and accidents.
Omuthiya town council is currently upgrading the 1.1-kilometre gravel road to bitumen standards at the cost of N$5.8 million.
“The Tsumeb municipality has so far spent N$1.5 million on the on-going project to rehabilitate the president avenue’s bitumen road. The project is expected to cost around N$2.9 million on completion,” he said.
SMEs thriving
Ya Ndakolo took the opportunity to say that despite Covid-19, a number of activities were carried out to assist and capacitate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region to bring about economic advancement.
An amount of over N$4.7 million was committed by various stakeholders in order to uplift SMEs.
“The Okashana rural development centre, which focuses on assisting rural SMEs, has worked hard during the period under review to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of the region's farmers and SMEs. The centre has conducted different community outreach services, which include training of 228 farmers in various areas to contribute to food security, income generation and employment creation,” he said.
Meanwhile, as part of improving the business environment for local hawkers, Oniipa town council constructed a hawking shelter valued at N$200 000 at the Onandjokwe open market.
The shelter will allow former street vendors to sell their products in a safe and clean environment.
In the same vein, Omuthiya town council set aside N$3 million for the construction of phase two of the open market, which will commence this financial year.
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Ya Ndakolo made the remarks on Wednesday in Omuthiya during his state of the region address.
He said the importance of infrastructure development, more specifically the construction and maintenance of road networks for economic development and community welfare, cannot be overemphasised.
He said Oniipa town council has maintained a five-kilometre gravel road at a cost of N$747 554. The town council also installed streetlights along the Onandjokwe main road, funded by Nored to provide residents with easier access to their properties and to reduce robberies and accidents.
Omuthiya town council is currently upgrading the 1.1-kilometre gravel road to bitumen standards at the cost of N$5.8 million.
“The Tsumeb municipality has so far spent N$1.5 million on the on-going project to rehabilitate the president avenue’s bitumen road. The project is expected to cost around N$2.9 million on completion,” he said.
SMEs thriving
Ya Ndakolo took the opportunity to say that despite Covid-19, a number of activities were carried out to assist and capacitate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region to bring about economic advancement.
An amount of over N$4.7 million was committed by various stakeholders in order to uplift SMEs.
“The Okashana rural development centre, which focuses on assisting rural SMEs, has worked hard during the period under review to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of the region's farmers and SMEs. The centre has conducted different community outreach services, which include training of 228 farmers in various areas to contribute to food security, income generation and employment creation,” he said.
Meanwhile, as part of improving the business environment for local hawkers, Oniipa town council constructed a hawking shelter valued at N$200 000 at the Onandjokwe open market.
The shelter will allow former street vendors to sell their products in a safe and clean environment.
In the same vein, Omuthiya town council set aside N$3 million for the construction of phase two of the open market, which will commence this financial year.
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