The Oshikoto Regional Council has decided to use 60% of its income from 5% rates and taxes from local authorities, surcharges from sales of electricity, and value-added tax refunds on small-scale projects.

The Chief Regional Officer, Christella Mwenyo, says the money will be used on projects like the excavation of short water pipelines.

It will also be used in rural income-generating activities to boost rural economic growth and on other community projects.

The regional council estimates an income of about N$4.3 million.

The council, at its meeting held this week, also decided to establish a township extension within the Onayena settlement.

The extension consists of 275 erven, of which 240 are for residential purposes, two for business, two for institutional and recreational purposes, and 13 erven for public spaces.