{"id":97092,"date":"2025-11-28T18:39:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T18:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/tsandi-onesi-epalela-road-works-kicks-off"},"modified":"2025-11-28T20:17:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T20:17:47","slug":"tsandi-onesi-epalela-road-works-kicks-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/tsandi-onesi-epalela-road-works-kicks-off","title":{"rendered":"Tsandi-Onesi-Epalela road works kicks off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The second phase of the Tsandi\u2013Onesi\u2013Epalela road project officially commenced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Omusati governor, Immanuel Shikongo officially handed over the construction site and urged the contractors to deliver the project with urgency, accountability, and quality.<\/p>\n<p>Shikongo emphasised that the road is a promise to the people of Omusati, a pledge that their patience and resilience will finally be rewarded with tangible development. He highlighted the long delays the communities have faced. \u201cFor too long, our people have endured difficulties traveling on this road to reach healthcare, schools, and markets. It is our duty to change this reality,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The governor was firm on the expectations for contractors, stressing that progress requires commitment. He noted that at the initial site handover, the contractor\u2019s absence had been a disappointment not only to the government but also to the community members who had waited patiently for the road.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the government entrusts contractors with projects, it is not simply a business transaction; it is a responsibility to the people. Contractors must honour that responsibility. They must respect the communities they serve, show up when called upon, and deliver with urgency and excellence. Anything less is a betrayal of trust,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>The acting Chief of Uukolonkadhi Traditional Authority Malakia Shoombe said that the community has been suffering for long. \u201cWe have been asking for a tarred road for ages,\u201d he said. The Chief highlighted the practical benefits the road will bring, noting that it will improve the business sector and connections to clinics, hospitals, and schools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have the Etaka Annual Trade Fair, but turnout has always been low due to the bad condition of the road. With this improvement, we expect more visitors and greater economic activity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ndatila Hamunyela, a resident of Onesi, expressed excitement about the development, noting that the community had long lagged due to poor infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>He said that some of their community members fall ill but are forced to travel on the bumpy, deteriorated road to reach the hospital, which can worsen their condition. He is adamant that this improvement will change lives and make their community safer and more connected.<\/p>\n<p>The Phase 2 project is expected to enhance connectivity across Onesi constituency, improving access to essential services, boosting local trade, and linking communities to the wider Omusati region. Residents, local leaders, and stakeholders expressed optimism that the road will bring lasting socio-economic transformation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. The second phase of the Tsandi\u2013Onesi\u2013Epalela road project officially commenced on Tuesday. Omusati governor, Immanuel Shikongo officially handed over the construction site and urged the contractors to deliver the project with urgency, accountability, and quality. 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