The Oshikoto Regional Council has proven that members of the youth can serve in leadership positions by electing two young regional councillors.

Mateus Kamati, representing the Onayena Constituency, and Vilho Nuunyango, representing the Oniipa Constituency, will represent the region in the National Council and Management Committee, respectively.

The new members will serve for two and a half years, from June 1, 2023, to June 1, 2025.

Kamati joins Hans Nambondi, councillor of the Okankolo Constituency, and a newly elected member from the Tsumeb Constituency, Gottlieb Ndjendjele, who will also represent the region in the National Council.

While Nuunyngo joins Guinas Constituency Councillor Marthinus Kainda, Eengodi Constituency Councillor Protasius Neshuku, and Samuel Shivute, Councillor of the Omuthiya Constituency, in the council's management committee.

The role of the management committee is to serve as the executive arm of the regional council and perform key roles in the council's operations. Shivute remains the council's chairperson.