Residents of Epupa in the Kunene Region are calling on incoming councillors to prioritise development in the area.

They cited poverty and poor infrastructure as major challenges facing them.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, launched and officially opened the Oroutumba community health post in Epupa, some 140 kilometres north-west of Opuwo.

Kunene Region residents are requesting changes to be made to the Khorixas, Epupa, Opuwo Rural, and Outjo constituencies. They also suggest dividing the region into two parts.