Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango says the establishment of his council's traffic law enforcement unit is aimed at promoting responsible road users' behaviour, protecting lives, improving traffic flow and ensuring that Oshakati remains a safe, orderly and well-managed town for residents, businesses and visitors alike.
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has officially launched the Oshakati Town Council traffic law enforcement unit with a call to urgently invest in the technology that will manage and control traffic in the town.
Heavy rains received on Saturday have left many houses surrounded by water at the Ehenye residential area in Oshakati, Oshana Region.
The Oshakati Town Council is making strides in infrastructure development, with multiple projects currently underway to improve the residents' living standards and sanitation.
The Oshakati Town Council has upgraded the Uukwangula Settlement to a township after acquiring the settlement from the Oshana Regional Council.
The township will now benefit from all municipal services.
Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Eveline !Nawases-Taeyele, stated that the Oshakati Town Council remains committed to holistic urban development strategies that prioritise inclusivity and sustainability.
The Oshakati Town Council will offer 100% interest relief on customer municipal services accounts with outstanding account payments.
The Oshakati Town Council has resolved to endorse the sale of a controversial 1.7-hectare prime land, previously known as Omatala in Oshakati, to business mogul Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba.
The land was sold in 2017 for only N$2.5 million, and the council has since proposed a new price.
The Oshakati Town Council, under the stewardship of town mayor Leonard Hango, has resolved to endorse the sale of a controversial 1.7 hectare prime land deal that has been in the courts to Mouse Properties Ninety Eight, owned by business mogul Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba, which was sold then for N$2.5 million dollars,
More than half a million dollars was raised at the recently launched Mayoral Development Fund gala dinner for the Oshakati Town Council.
The fund is aimed at raising money to help the needy and vulnerable members of society.
