The Rundu Town Council (RTC) plans to begin the first phase of constructing its new building during the 2025/26 financial year.

Presently, council staff work from government-owned offices, housed in one of the town’s oldest structures, located on land belonging to the Ministry of Works and Transport.

These offices, constructed from prefabricated materials, are in a deteriorated and dilapidated condition.

At a recent Capital Projects Budget meeting, RTC Strategic Executive for Finance, Sam Nekaro, announced that the council intends to start with the first phase of the new offices at an estimated cost of N$28 million. Nekaro added that the council expects to secure these funds from the line ministry.

“The construction of the new RTC offices will begin as soon as we receive the funds from the central government,” Nekaro stated.

He further clarified that the land on which the current offices stand has been subdivided.

“A portion of this land is being transferred to the council, while the remainder will stay with the ministry. Our land includes Blocks A, B, and C,” he explained.

Since its inception in 1992, the Rundu Town Council has operated from these outdated offices.

Meanwhile, Nekaro revealed that the council also aims to develop the first phase of a new cemetery in the Cuma informal settlement, with a projected cost of N$100,000.

“Additionally, the council plans to gravel or regravel sandy roads at a cost of N$5 million and intends to purchase heavy machinery such as a grader for approximately N$5.5 million,” Nekaro added.