Namibia: Erongo Wants Village Status for Its Settlements

Swakopmund — The Erongo Regional Council wants to upgrade settlements in the region to village councils. Despite not receiving adequate funding from the line ministry, the Erongo Regional Council says it is prioritising rural development and currently focussing on Omajette, after which it will seek village status for the settlement.

During an interview with New Era, Erongo chief regional officer Nathalia Goagoses said the council wants settlements in the region to benefit from the current economic and industrial transformation the region is experiencing.

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