Re-elected mayor Risto Kapendah says the demand for land at Arandis has become urgent because the town has become one of the fastest-growing centres in the Erongo Region.

In his acceptance speech, the re-elected Mayor Risto Kapendah highlighted the various economic projects undertaken this year. These include the establishment of a charcoal manufacturing plant.
In addition, a sulphur bagging plant also got off the ground and started producing, while a truck port was further inaugurated.

Arandis Town Mayor, Risto Kapenda says education is a weapon that can be used to escape poverty and improve one's life.
 
He made the remarks when he received a donation of school stationery for needy children from the Grassroot Hope Foundation.

While accepting the donation the Mayor urged learners to have a personal development plan and be the game changer and also commended the Grassroots Hope Foundation for helping shape the future of the children and to continue with their kind gestures.