Oshikuku town council tables N$58.6 million
Collective effort
With the budget largely funded through revenue collections, the town's mayor urged residents to pay their municipal bills on time.
The Oshikuku Town Council has tabled a pro-development budget of N$58 million for the 2025/2026 financial year, with plans to address service delivery challenges and accelerate the town’s transformation into a modern, developed locality.
Speaking during the budget tabling last week, mayor Julia Endjambi said the budget, which is subject to approval by the urban and rural development ministry, aims to build on the town’s current progress and elevate the standard of living for all residents.
“This budget is aimed at addressing the challenges encountered by our residents and society at large. Furthermore, it is meant to propel Oshikuku into the future and transform it into a developed locality,” Endjambi said.
She said while the 2024/2025 budget cycle ending 30 June saw some projects delayed due to financial constraints and procedural setbacks, the council reported several successful undertakings, including the maintenance of roads, the hosting of the 2024 Oshikuku Annual Trade Fair and the allocation of 13 erven to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia.
Enjdambi said with development at the heart of the town’s strategic vision, the new budget aligns with Oshikuku’s 2023/2024 - 2027/2028 strategic plan and includes the expansion of the pump station in Extensions 6 and 9 and continued road upgrades to bitumen standard. The town also plans to construct gravel roads in Extension 4.
Pay your bills
Endjambi emphasised that the ambitious goals can only be achieved through collective effort and community participation.
“This budget is largely funded through the council’s own revenue collections," she noted.
"Up to 90% of the budget depends on residents paying their municipal bills on time,” she warned.
“Failure to do so may result in delays or non-implementation of critical projects.”
Endjambi called on residents, stakeholders and council staff to stand together in commitment to the town’s development goals.
“Council remains committed to overseeing and monitoring the implementation of this budget in line with our strategic vision. Let us work together to turn these plans into real change for our community,” she said.
Speaking during the budget tabling last week, mayor Julia Endjambi said the budget, which is subject to approval by the urban and rural development ministry, aims to build on the town’s current progress and elevate the standard of living for all residents.
“This budget is aimed at addressing the challenges encountered by our residents and society at large. Furthermore, it is meant to propel Oshikuku into the future and transform it into a developed locality,” Endjambi said.
She said while the 2024/2025 budget cycle ending 30 June saw some projects delayed due to financial constraints and procedural setbacks, the council reported several successful undertakings, including the maintenance of roads, the hosting of the 2024 Oshikuku Annual Trade Fair and the allocation of 13 erven to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia.
Enjdambi said with development at the heart of the town’s strategic vision, the new budget aligns with Oshikuku’s 2023/2024 - 2027/2028 strategic plan and includes the expansion of the pump station in Extensions 6 and 9 and continued road upgrades to bitumen standard. The town also plans to construct gravel roads in Extension 4.
Pay your bills
Endjambi emphasised that the ambitious goals can only be achieved through collective effort and community participation.
“This budget is largely funded through the council’s own revenue collections," she noted.
"Up to 90% of the budget depends on residents paying their municipal bills on time,” she warned.
“Failure to do so may result in delays or non-implementation of critical projects.”
Endjambi called on residents, stakeholders and council staff to stand together in commitment to the town’s development goals.
“Council remains committed to overseeing and monitoring the implementation of this budget in line with our strategic vision. Let us work together to turn these plans into real change for our community,” she said.
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