Oshakati's Hango re-elected as mayor
Fourth consecutive term
Hango said his re-election represents not just a continuation but a reaffirmation of the council's collective vision for Oshakati – a vision grounded in growth, unity and service.
Leonard Hango has been re-elected as Oshakati mayor for the fourth time, while Puyeipawa Elifas retained her position as deputy mayor.
Hofeni Mutota, Maria Mutumbulwa, and Ruusa Frans were also re-elected last week as members of the management committee, while councillors Jerobeam Ndaamohamba and Pinehas Aluvilu continue as ordinary councillors.
Oshakati magistrate Mozay Jansen presided over the election, which took place last week.
In his acceptance speech, Hango said his re-election represents not just a continuation but a reaffirmation of the council's collective vision for Oshakati – a vision grounded in growth, unity and service.
He noted that the Oshakati Town Council has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure development plan to improve road networks, including projects like the construction of new gravel access roads to Onawa from the Okandjengedi traffic lights – which is nearing completion – as well as a sewer reticulation system in Evululuko, also close to being finalised.
Bustling developments
Hango said council is currently developing Ekuku recreational park, a facility where youth can spend time and children can play during their free time.
Sports fields comprising various sports codes, like soccer, netball, volleyball and hockey are being established at Onawa, Ekuku, Kandjengedi South and Evululuko.
“I would like to say that we are really trying hard to keep Oshakati clean and gain the status of the cleanest local authority in Namibia; hence we are encouraging schools to do cleaning campaigns where we educate our children on the importance of maintaining a clean environment,” he said.
Hango highlighted that land and affordable housing remain cornerstones of the council's agenda, with the formalisation of Oshakati’s informal settlements as a key project under the planning and properties department. In consultation with the Uukwambi Traditional Authority and the Oshana Regional Council, Oshakati has expanded its town boundaries to incorporate the Uukwaangula settlement, now officially named Uukwaangula Township.
Hofeni Mutota, Maria Mutumbulwa, and Ruusa Frans were also re-elected last week as members of the management committee, while councillors Jerobeam Ndaamohamba and Pinehas Aluvilu continue as ordinary councillors.
Oshakati magistrate Mozay Jansen presided over the election, which took place last week.
In his acceptance speech, Hango said his re-election represents not just a continuation but a reaffirmation of the council's collective vision for Oshakati – a vision grounded in growth, unity and service.
He noted that the Oshakati Town Council has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure development plan to improve road networks, including projects like the construction of new gravel access roads to Onawa from the Okandjengedi traffic lights – which is nearing completion – as well as a sewer reticulation system in Evululuko, also close to being finalised.
Bustling developments
Hango said council is currently developing Ekuku recreational park, a facility where youth can spend time and children can play during their free time.
Sports fields comprising various sports codes, like soccer, netball, volleyball and hockey are being established at Onawa, Ekuku, Kandjengedi South and Evululuko.
“I would like to say that we are really trying hard to keep Oshakati clean and gain the status of the cleanest local authority in Namibia; hence we are encouraging schools to do cleaning campaigns where we educate our children on the importance of maintaining a clean environment,” he said.
Hango highlighted that land and affordable housing remain cornerstones of the council's agenda, with the formalisation of Oshakati’s informal settlements as a key project under the planning and properties department. In consultation with the Uukwambi Traditional Authority and the Oshana Regional Council, Oshakati has expanded its town boundaries to incorporate the Uukwaangula settlement, now officially named Uukwaangula Township.
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