The Omaheke Regional Council, in partnership with NamPower and CENORED, is set to electrify Okatumba Growth Point in the Otjombinde Constituency.

The six-month project is set to cost N$2.5 million and will start on October 24.

At the site handover at Okatumba Gate, Wenzel Kavaka, councillor of Otjombinde, said that with this new development, the livelihoods of most are set to improve through business opportunities, and temporary job opportunities will be presented to locals during this period of six months.

The SWAN Assembly Trust Chairperson says his fellow Partners are doing their utmost best to create a sustainable environment by making an impact on the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable members of urban and rural communities. This is despite the economic hardships and other challenges facing the Organization.

Jonathan Maswahu was speaking at the Graduation Ceremony of the community empowerment skills program at Walvisbay on Wednesday.