People who were affected by flash floods on December 27th from the Orutjandja location in the Opuwo Urban constituency of the Kunene Region have been relocated to the Opuwo open market and provided with ablution facilities and water.
The Opuwo Town Council says it made great strides in housing development and service delivery in 2024.
The Council Support Officer for the Opuwo Town Council, Gebhardt Makono, said the council has so far allocated over 300 housing plots to the Shack Dweller Federation.
The Urban and Rural Development Minister has commended the Opuwo Town Council for developing collaborative methods to address the town's housing backlog, particularly their dedication to low-income earners.
The Opuwo Town Council has appointed Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Tjihuura-Katurota is the first woman to assume this executive role.
Before her appointment, Tjihuura-Katurota served as a Financial Manager at the Omaruru Municipality.
The Opuwo Town Council is in consultation with stakeholders to find a solution to the water challenge in the town.
Mayor Rosa Tjeundo also highlighted some of the council's successes to date during the 10th Jubilee Opuwo Trade Fair.
