Eenhana re-elects mayor

The Eenhana town council re-elected Omri-Onn Kavandje for the third time last week to lead the town as its mayor for another 12 months.His deputy, Selma Kawiiwa, has also been re-elected.As in the Oshakati, Ondangwa and Ongwediva councils, the status quo remains the same, with Amos Nangolo, Leonard Jona and Ester Kavela re-elected as members of the management committee.Meanwhile, Fridrik Ndilinawa and Herman Angula remain as ordinary councillors.Tough jobIn his acceptance speech, Kavandje told his fellow councillors to re-dedicate their efforts to service delivery and bringing about change in the lives of Eenhana residents and those living in the surrounding areas."It is a well-known fact that the past few years have been marred by adverse events both to the international, domestic and local economies. The world economy has been seriously affected by a systematic meltdown. Recession and inflation are primarily arising from economic crisis and slowdown. Covid-19 almost put the world and our country at a standstill – loss of income due to unemployment, loss of revenue due to an ailing economy, and high levels of poverty," he said.Better servicesKavandje said residents need better and more affordable houses, and this will be on his list of priorities, along with focusing on servicing land, especially for low-income earners. He said in addition, the council will focus on better road networks and sports and recreation facilities, especially for the youth."We need to create employment opportunities among our young people. On this one, we need to drive investment incentives that attract major businesses such as manufacturing and shopping malls," he said.Kavandje called for unity of purpose among and between council officials, saying that as leaders of the town, they must be united with residents, as it is only then that they will achieve their goals.

Eenhana re-elects mayor

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