Otjombinde Councillor Wenzel Kavaka is pleased with the progress made in developing the new settlement, Eiseb 10 Growth Point.

Developments include a livestock auction pen and the construction of an oxidation pond.

Eiseb 10 Growth Point is a remote area, but services are now reaching the community.

Kavaka says that given the good number of livestock in the area, the newly constructed auction pen will benefit farmers immensely and cut costs, as farmers had to travel more than 200 kilometres to the nearest pen.

The Otjombinde Farmers Association's chairperson has called on the government and key partners in the agriculture sector to start preparations for the looming drought that is set to affect the farming community.

Vetuundja Kazapua says the Otjombinde Constituency has recorded below-average rainfall this year, and some farmers have already started relocating their livestock to greener pastures. 

The completion of Meatco auction pens at Eiseb 10 is on track.

This includes the electrification of houses at Okatumba Gate with assistance from Nampower and the rehabilitation of the main road that links Otjombinde to Gobabis.

This was revealed by the councilor of Otjombinde Constituency, Wenzel Kavaka, in an interview with nbc News.

Kavaka says the idea is also to develop the Eiseb area and not only concentrate on the Talismanus settlement.

The Otjombinde Constituency Councilor, Wenzel Kavaka, has called upon farmer associations and cooperatives to coordinate when organizing auctions.

Kavaka was speaking at a consultative meeting on the allocation of auction days at Tallismanus in Omaheke Region.

Kavaka says delays in organizing livestock auctions affect the farming community's livelihoods and preparation as parents and guardians prepare for the return of children to school.

He also emphasized the importance of animal health protocols when organizing auctions.