With a rich historical backdrop and a strategic location along the B1 national road and Trans Caprivi highway, Otjozondjupa's governor emphasised the need for increased economic activities to foster development in Otavi.
Otavi Town has embarked on a journey to become the cleanest town in Namibia.
The town will be holding a three-month-long clean-up campaign starting next month.
Most people drive past Otavi to their destinations with zero interest in knowing the town.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has called on health centres not to allow challenges that require immediate solutions to persist, saying some minor issues do not need to go through the bureaucratic system for approval to be corrected.
A multi-million dollar Etunda Farm Clinic located south of Otavi continues to shine.
Otavi residents will heave a sigh of relief as roads, will be upgraded this year to address the pothole issue within the town centre and informal areas.
Otavi Mayor, Isaac !Hoaeb revealed that over N$700 000 has been set aside to refurbish the roads.
Most office-bearers in the Otjiwarongo Municipality and Otavi Town Council retained their positions.
Kandiwapa Shivute and Isaac !Hoaeb retained their positions as mayors of Otjiwarongo and Otavi, respectively.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, says a request to write off debts of N$56 million by two town councils could cripple NamWater.
The request was made by the Okakarara and Otavi town councils for debt incurred due to poor revenue collection from rates and taxes.
