Oshikoto council re-elects chairperson

The Oshikoto regional council re-elected its chairperson, Samuel Shivute, last week.

His appointment is effective as of 1 June.

Shivute, who also doubles as an Omuthiya constituency councillor, was re-elected as the chairperson of the management committee for council during elections held on 30 May.

Meanwhile, Elias Marthinu, regional councillor for Guinas constituency, and Protasius Neshuku, regional councillor for Eengodi constituency, also retained their positions as members of the management committee.

Old and new

Oniipa constituency councillor Vilho Nuunyango, who previously served as an ordinary council member, was elected as the new member of the management committee, while Hans Nambondi, Gottlieb Ndjendjela, and Mateus Nelumbu were elected as representatives of the Oshikoto Region to the National Council.

Other ordinary members of the council are Phillemon Ndjambula, who is a regional councillor for Olukonda constituency; Gideon Shikomba, a regional councillor for Onyaanya constituency; Sakes Nangula, a regional councillor for Omuntele constituency; and Josef Shilongo, a regional councillor for Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency.