Young people in the remote village of Kamanjab continue to face significant challenges, such as limited access to quality education, high unemployment, and a lack of recreational facilities.

However, newly elected constituency councillor Nikodemus Amutenya has pledged to address these issues during his tenure.

Amutenya assured residents that their current hardships would become a thing of the past.

He promised to bring essential services to the area, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, and attract more investment aimed at creating jobs, especially for the youth across tribes in the area.

Kamanjab's infrastructure remains underdeveloped, with many areas still lacking access to basic necessities, like clean water and electricity.

Despite their challenges, Amutenya remains optimistic.

He believes that the Swapo Party is poised to turn things around through the implementation of its development-focused manifesto.

Amutenya said the Swapo Party stood ready to bring change to the area, adding that the party's development plans prioritise youth employment and service delivery.

Amutenya secured victory in the recent by-election with 1,080 votes, reclaiming the seat for the Swapo Party in what was described as a tightly contested race.

The party lost its grip on the constituency in the 2020 elections.

The Swapo Party coordinator for Kamanjab, Hanna Lewe, highlighted the strategies that contributed to the electoral win, while the former constituency councillor offered words of encouragement to Amutenya, urging him to carry the weight of the community with resilience and dedication.

Many young residents are now looking to the new leadership with hope, anticipating that the party will deliver on its promises and help uplift the living standards in Kamanjab.