The first-ever Kalkfeld Business Park is yet to be fully occupied by businesses and vendors.

The park was constructed in 2012 at a cost of N$14 million.

Over the years, challenges facing the market occupation have been blamed on the high rental fees.

The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has helped electrify 10 houses of pensioners at Otjiwarongo's informal settlements.

Otjiwarongo councillor Marlene Mbakera says the initiative aims to meet sustainable development goals 1 and 10, which speak to poverty and inequality reduction.