Hellen William

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OSHIKOTO REGIONAL COUNCIL

The Oshikoto Regional Council's head office has been moved from Tsumeb to Omuthiya. President Hifikepunye Pohamba inaugurated the new headquarters. The Oshikoto Regional Council had made a wise decision to relocate its headquarters to Omuthiya, because the town is situated in the centre of the region, says the President.

Residents of the Oshikoto Region, especially those in the central parts of the region, accessed services such as banking or shopping by traveling many kilometers. Thier traveling distance has now been reduced because they had to travel to either Tsumeb or Ondangwa, but now all residents of Oshikoto can easily reach their headquarters. People from Tsumeb and people from the Oshigambo area are now travelling equal distances to reach Omuthiya.

The development of Omuthiya as the regional capital is such a great benefit because it will create job opportunities as banks, retailers, doctors and other professionals would establish themselves at the growing town.

The four-storey building was funded by the Chinese government to the tune of N$22 million and built by the Chinese construction company Ziangsu Zhengtai.

Main Activities

The main activity of the Regional Council is to govern and develop the regions as per Regional Council Act of 1992. This includes the administration of formal settlement areas and the provision of housing for the low income communities. Coordination of the Regional Development Plan through Regional Development Coordinating Committee (RDCC).

Other functions are the administration and management of human and materials resources for the Regional Council guided by government acts, policies and regulations.

Tourism

Etosha National Park

Otjikoto Lake

refrences

1. [1]Oshikoto
2. [2]Namibia

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