The upgrade of a five-kilometre water pipeline near Henties Bay is expected to start soon, following the awarding of a N$15 million tender to a local company.
The pipeline ferries water from the Omdel acquifier at the Omaruru river mouth to ensure water supply at Hentiesbay.
Omaruru, Henties Bay, and Arandis councillors did not attend the Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo in their official capacities after the Erongo Governor withheld their VIP tickets.
Many Namibians are migrating from urban to rural areas in search of greener pastures, but the hope of finding employment is never possible.
nbc News reporter Stefan Uirab visited the town of Henties Bay, where many people are living below the poverty line.
Residents of Henties Bay say as a result of Western culture, young people have lost touch with family traditions and no longer value them.
The Arandis Constituency Councillor has urged young people to be more innovative in order to come up with new business ideas to curb the high unemployment rate.
This was stated by Benita Imbamba during the handing over of equipment to small business enterprises in Henties Bay.
