The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, engaged the Okahandja Municipality to address the various concerns raised by residents.

Sethy Gariseb, a social justice activist, wrote a letter to his office complaining about poor service delivery, which prompted the visit.

Omaruru, Henties Bay, and Arandis councillors did not attend the Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo in their official capacities after the Erongo Governor withheld their VIP tickets.