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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Oshakati Town Council is currently piloting the use of prepaid water meters in some parts of the town.<\/b><\/p>\n

The aim is to determine the meters\u2019 effectiveness before rolling the project out to the rest of Oshakati.<\/p>\n

Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango announced this during the election of office-bearers at the town on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the same time we\u2019re also busy with the construction of bulk water services at Ompumbu township and the construction of stormwater channels at town,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The town council has allocated about N$1 million to introduce a prepaid water system during the current financial year.<\/p>\n

Over the years, residents have been up in arms about high water bills, demanding prepaid meters.<\/p>\n

Hango said land and affordable housing has been a cornerstone of Oshakati\u2019s agenda, as well as formalising its informal settlements.<\/p>\n

This continues to be the planning and properties department\u2019s core project, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud of the progress we have made . . . In the process, we are also relocating some informal settlements that did not fit our town planning scheme, e.g the relocation of Oshoopala informal settlement to the Onawa reception area.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo date, about 201 structures or households have been relocated from Oshoopala Onawa, and we are still continuing until we reach our objective,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Hango said the Oshakati landfill site is 100% completed and fenced off, while the construction of the weighbridge has been completed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese achievements were made possible through collaboration, dedication, and the resilience of our honourable councillors, the management and staff of Oshakati, and, most importantly, the residents and community of Oshakati.<\/p>\n

\u201cHence, as we look ahead, I want to emphasise the importance of participating in our upcoming National Assembly and presidential elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us fulfil our civic duty and exercise our right to vote. These elections determine the direction of our country, and every vote counts. Make your voice heard,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The political office-bearer re-election took place at the town\u2019s civic centre, and was presided over by magistrate Mozay Jansen.<\/p>\n

Hango retained his position as mayor, deputised by Puyeipawa Elifas.<\/p>\n

Hofeni Mutota was elected as the chairperson of the management committee, while Ruusa Frans and Maria Mutumbulwa were elected as members of the management committee.<\/p>\n

Jerobeam Ndaamohamba and Pinehas Aludhilu will serve as ordinary council members.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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