Councillor McDonald Hanse was re-elected as the Mayor of Keetmanshoop Town Council during the annual mayoral elections.
Councillor Johannes Vries nominated Hanse for the mayoral position, which was seconded by Councillor Fatima Jossop.
Leaders at all levels in Omaheke Region have called on the youth to form cooperatives, develop innovative ideas, and add value to what they produce to become successful entrepreneurs.
These remarks were made during the official launch of the Omaheke Regional Youth Business Trade Expo at Gobabis.
With the high rate of unemployment among youth, many young people wallow without hope for their future.
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.
