People living near Kongola feel frustrated about the slow progress since 2008. The government declared their area a settlement that year. Around 12,069 people call this place home between Katima Mulilo and Divundu. Families gave away more than 1,000 hectares of land for future growth. Community leader Glen Shebo says promises keep coming, but results stay missing.
Residents travel long distances for basic services like identity documents and school programs. Young people cannot find work because businesses avoid the area. Women face danger from violence, but cannot reach doctors who sign legal forms. The closest medical help sits far away and costs too much money. Court hearings happen in distant towns where families cannot afford to attend.
Local councillor Bennety Busihu blames the community fighting for creating delays. The government hired an administrator and paid N$8.4 million to people affected by boundary changes. Workers built water pipes, storage tanks, and temporary offices during recent years. Officials plan to spend N$8.5 million on a permanent settlement building. Road and sewer projects will cost another N$28.5 million over the next three years.
Residents travel long distances for basic services like identity documents and school programs. Young people cannot find work because businesses avoid the area. Women face danger from violence, but cannot reach doctors who sign legal forms. The closest medical help sits far away and costs too much money. Court hearings happen in distant towns where families cannot afford to attend.
Local councillor Bennety Busihu blames the community fighting for creating delays. The government hired an administrator and paid N$8.4 million to people affected by boundary changes. Workers built water pipes, storage tanks, and temporary offices during recent years. Officials plan to spend N$8.5 million on a permanent settlement building. Road and sewer projects will cost another N$28.5 million over the next three years.
