Over N$1.1 million invested in Kavango East streetlights
Brighter nights, safer streets for Ndiyona residents
The project aligns with government's commitment to sustainable, community-focused development across Namibia's rural regions.
This week, the urban and rural development ministry officially handed over newly installed streetlights along the B8 trunk road in Ndiyona settlement, a project minister Sankwasa James Sankwasa described as “lighting up lives and communities”.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sankwasa said the N$1.1 million project, completed within three months, will improve safety, boost local business and encourage social interaction after dark. “Streetlights may seem ordinary, but they symbolise hope, safety and opportunity for residents,” he said.
The minister praised Kavango East Regional governor Julius Hambyuka, traditional authorities, as well as the project engineers, contractors and development partners for their roles in delivering the initiative.
He emphasised that residents now share a responsibility to maintain the infrastructure and urged them to report faults promptly.
Sankwasa said the project forms part of the government’s rural electrification and integrated infrastructure plans, highlighting energy-efficient LED technology for sustainability. He also stressed that continued development will extend beyond lighting to water, roads, schools and health facilities.
“Development is a continuous process. Together, we can build safer, more resilient and prosperous communities,” Sankwasa concluded.
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Speaking at the ceremony, Sankwasa said the N$1.1 million project, completed within three months, will improve safety, boost local business and encourage social interaction after dark. “Streetlights may seem ordinary, but they symbolise hope, safety and opportunity for residents,” he said.
The minister praised Kavango East Regional governor Julius Hambyuka, traditional authorities, as well as the project engineers, contractors and development partners for their roles in delivering the initiative.
He emphasised that residents now share a responsibility to maintain the infrastructure and urged them to report faults promptly.
Sankwasa said the project forms part of the government’s rural electrification and integrated infrastructure plans, highlighting energy-efficient LED technology for sustainability. He also stressed that continued development will extend beyond lighting to water, roads, schools and health facilities.
“Development is a continuous process. Together, we can build safer, more resilient and prosperous communities,” Sankwasa concluded.
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