Three homeless men who had been sleeping under a tree in the Tsumkwe settlement for nearly ten years have received much-needed support after a report by NBC News highlighted their living conditions.

The Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor Petrus Mutji has affirmed his commitment to respond to the plight of homeless residents at the settlement.

Mutji was reacting to queries from the NBC News team on how his office intends to deal with the situation, which has been ongoing for years.

The Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor, Petrus Mutji, has called on his constituents to embrace independence.

Mutji, in his message, said the electorate should be grateful for the sacrifices their forefathers have made. 

Local teacher Petrus Mutji, who contested as an Independent Candidate (IC), is the Councillor for Tsumkwe Constituency.