The Landless People's Movement is dismayed at the vandalism of infrastructure, which it says is hampering the development of electrification in Swakopmund's informal settlements.

This was brought to light by the party's leader in the region, Elvis Goseb, at a media conference.

Goseb says the challenges with informal settlements in Swakopmund are unpredictable shack fires, which have left many residents homeless.

To remedy the situation, LPM and Erongo Red need to establish a technical committee to further the electrification of informal settlements, as they believe this will eventually lead to the advancement of those areas.

"Those areas that are already serviced are vandalised and the copper is stolen, and this is what humpers electrification in our informal settlement. This is why we are making a clarion call on our residents to please be on the lookout and take care of our infrastructure because it comes at a cost. Somebody has to pay again for us to redo what has already been done."

The council says it is expediting land delivery as well, ensuring that those who buy parcels of land accept responsibility for maintaining the allotted infrastructure.

Substance abuse among the youth is another.

"If we do not do something about the substances abused, we will lose our youth in Swakopmund, and this is why we have taken a more coordinated approach as a council and we are tackling the social ills together as a council."

LPM stated that it will soon intensify its fight against addiction to drugs and substances at Swakopmund.