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.

All office-bearers at the Nkurenkuru Town Council have been re-elected.

Mayor Marcus Muti was re-elected for the second term, deputized by Fani Kaundu.

Muti says Nkurenkuru will continue to implement socio-economic development programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of its residents.

He believes residents of the town and the council can work together to reverse the effects of some of the social ills affecting them.

Gabriel Kanyanga was re-elected unopposed as mayor of Rundu for the second term.

Four of the seven councilors in the town council are from the Swapo Party.

Kanyanga said he accepts the challenge to lead the council with humility.

He called on the councilors to work together for the good of the town and its residents.

He also urged residents to pay their municipal bills so that the council could provide effective service delivery.