Khomas hands over projects to the community.
• By Nahum Kantene
The Khomas Regional Council handed over funded projects in various communities around Windhoek on 6-7 August 2024. The council handed soup kitchens, equipment, and furniture to the Moses //Garoeb and Namibia Primary schools in the Khomas region, a repaired police fleet and renovation work at the Windhoek Police Station on 6 August.
The council handed over other newly constructed and renovated facilities in various constituencies on 7 August 2024. The second-day ceremony included beneficiary communities, including Hakahana, Donkerhoek, and Kovambo Nujoma Hall. The clinics in those areas got renovated clinics, a community hall, a newly constructed pharmacy and doctor’s room, a boundary wall, and a medical equipment supply.
At the Moses Garoeb School, Anna Nghipondoka, Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, emphasized the government’s commitment to grassroots economic development. “This generous donation is not merely a contribution of infrastructure; it is a beacon of hope and a testament to our collective commitment to nurturing our future leaders. “In education, we understand that the path to success extends far beyond the classroom. It involves ensuring that every learner has access to the necessities required for their overall well-being—nutrition being one of the most fundamental,” stated Ngipondoka.
The Moses Garoeb Primary School, with the invaluable assistance and support of the Khomas Regional Council, got a donation valued at over N$ 1.5 million.
Echoing her sentiments is the Chairperson of Khomas Regional Council, Shaalukeni John Moonde, who highlighted the council’s mandate with the responsibility of Governing, Planning, Coordinating and Implementing socio-economic development activities and initiatives in the region. “Through the Council’s Minor Capital Projects Programme, the council will inaugurate and hand over to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture newly constructed soup kitchens, equipment and furniture at Moses //Garoeb Primary School and Namibia Primary School. Both projects are valued at over N$ 3 million.
The soup kitchens were constructed to contribute to the comfortable, safe, conducive, focused and sound learning environment for the school learners, providing all the necessary amenities and facilities, “he stated. Likewise, Khomas Regional Governor Laura McLeod–Katjirua emphasized collaboration and accountability in utilizing the allocated resources “As the head of the region, I must commend the current partnership and unity of purpose in our common obligation of service delivery to our people.
It reflects the sacrifices and extra miles we are travelling to change our people’s livelihoods and give them that sense of belonging,” she noted. She emphasized the importance of self-reliance initiatives to uplift communities and combat poverty and unemployment.
On the second day, the Khomas Regional Council officially handed over six (6) repaired vehicles, as well as renovations that were done at various police stations in and around Windhoek, to the Namibian Police Force. This initiative is part of a project for which the council has allocated N$1.5 million. Eleven vehicles are part of this project, with five still undergoing repairs.
During the event, the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shimweelao Shikongo, expressed gratitude for this generous contribution and emphasized the importance of collaboration between the police and stakeholders. “These vehicles will enhance the ability of police officers to respond promptly and effectively to the community’s needs”, he noted.