Namibia has completed construction of a 16-kilometer sealed road connecting Engoyi and Omuntele in the Oshikoto region, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi leading the commissioning ceremony at Omuntele village. The low-volume seal standard road aims to improve rural mobility, cut travel times, boost safety, and lower vehicle and infrastructure maintenance expenses for communities, including Oshikulu, Lihandhi, Ondjamba, Okakoto, Okaputa, and Okandombo.
The upgraded route will provide better access to medical facilities, educational institutions, and agricultural centers while strengthening economic development across the area. Nekundi warned against illegal construction within road reserves, stating that such buildings face removal without compensation under existing legislation.
The government has allocated funding to extend the roadway from Omuntele through Amilema to Omuthiya, with work set to begin immediately. Constituency Councillor Sacky Nangula praised the infrastructure improvement for enhancing regional connectivity and creating economic opportunities for residents.
The upgraded route will provide better access to medical facilities, educational institutions, and agricultural centers while strengthening economic development across the area. Nekundi warned against illegal construction within road reserves, stating that such buildings face removal without compensation under existing legislation.
The government has allocated funding to extend the roadway from Omuntele through Amilema to Omuthiya, with work set to begin immediately. Constituency Councillor Sacky Nangula praised the infrastructure improvement for enhancing regional connectivity and creating economic opportunities for residents.
