Residents at Otjmbingwe and surrounding areas urged politicians to solve issues of water shortage at the settlement.
Some Otjmbingwe residents are optimistic about the upcoming elections, which they will be participating in.
Joshua Seibeb, Chief of the Tsoaxudaman Traditional Authority, encouraged his people to go out and vote. "Only your vote will get you somewhere; even during biblical times, people voted. Development only comes when you vote. Let us vote so that change happens to us too."
The traditional leader said Otjmbingwe has developed in some areas over the years with assistance from mining companies.
There are several government offices established at the settlement, while residents were also given their own plots, with some of the houses having access to electricity and water.
The clinic received a facelift when the Navachab Gold mine constructed a mortuary and Lepidico Chemicals Namibia donated a maternity shelter.
However, the residents said they experience recurring drought spells and water shortages, with the most recent happening two weeks ago.
Through their manifestos, the majority of political parties promised to solve the water shortages in Namibia by desalinating sea water to boost the agricultural sector and support industries.