Ongwediva electrifies 151 households

The Ongwediva town council electrified 151 households in the Sky Phase 3 location on Wednesday.Residents said they were increasingly falling prey to criminals who took advantage of the cover of darkness, adding that the electrification will help the township a great deal.Fillipus Nghidipo, who spoke on behalf of the residents, applauded the council, and said they will now be able to conduct business even after the sun has gone down, while those whose operations need freezers will now flourish.“Thank you greatly to the town council. Continue assisting us and others living in areas without the basic services in order to improve their living standards. We will take care of the infrastructure, but please do continue to provide more services in the area,” he said.Nghidipo told management committee chairperson Fabiam George that they need council to bring sewer reticulation to their area next. George responded that the issue will be discussed before a decision can be taken. He assured residents that their plight does not “fall on deaf ears”.Collective visionOngwediva mayor Taarah Shalyefu said implementing priority projects ensures they pursue the collective vision of being “a leading urban centre in Namibia that is built on quality municipal services and promotes a sustainable economic development”.“This vision is attainable through concerted efforts from all role players, including the residents themselves,” he added.The project kicked off on 11 August and was completed on 12 December to the tune of N$4.1 million.In July, urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni inaugurated two sewer projects in Sky Phase 1 and Extension 15.“I am happy to note that 98% of the erven have been connected to the sewerage system. This is a notable success in our quest to deliver proper sanitation in our town,” Shalyefu said at the time.

Ongwediva electrifies 151 households

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-01

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