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.