Lüderitz
!Nami#Nus Constituency in the // Kharas Region has had a progressive 2015 thus far in terms of development. There is an air of advancement as various projects have taken root and begun to bear fruit, says the regional councillor, Jan Scholtz.
“Looking at the commercial facets of society, there has been some mentionable progress in the constituency,” elucidated the regional councillor.
He said the Lüderitz harbour and the railway line are nearly complete, which could make the town a logistics hub once again.
The waterfront development is also moving at a good pace while the planned phosphate plant is awaiting approval to commence full commercial operation depending on the response from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
The fishing industry has experienced a good harvest. Last month, during a belated independence celebration here, Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta implored the community to venture into the tourism industry and make proper use of the town’s scenic location.
All these developments combined hold the keys to bolstering !Nami#Nus’ economic growth and fostering empowerment of the people, he said.
Regarding social development, the //Kharas Regional Council through its Directorate of Education have earmarked land and funds to construct a new primary school in the constituency. The mass housing initiative is also advancing gradually, with some houses already at roof level and about to be painted.
In Aus, upgrading of the town’s sewerage plant has already been completed and will be connected to the NamPower grid soon.
However, the regional councillor expressed his dismay at the recent scourge of drug usage slowly creeping into the constituency.
He said such a development could derail the very good and steady gains the constituency had made to ensure growth and development thus far. According to the councillor, last month a meeting was held with community members and stakeholders to discuss the issue of drugs.
A “Drug Free” Committee was created as a conduit between the community, police and the leadership to fight this recurrent social evil.
An awareness campaign has been proposed for June 15-16 2015 to mobilise learners, community and stakeholders during the Day of the African Child. He also stated that the town should have more retail outlets to allow for an increased variety and more job opportunities.
Scholtz said despite such challenges, the constituency would continue to grow and assured the community that he would strive further and harder to ensure the current momentum is maintained and that the gains are sustainable.