Accra:Omaheke The Omaheke Regional Council (ORC) has launched an extensive inspection of capital projects across its seven constituencies. The five-day exercise, which started on Monday, is aimed at assessing both completed and ongoing projects throughout the region.
According to Namibia Press Agency, ORC Chairperson Rocco Nguvauva stated that the initiative seeks to evaluate progress, identify challenges, and ensure that infrastructure and service delivery to communities is executed effectively, with accountability and value for money.
The inspection began at the Tsjaka Ben Hur settlement in the Kalahari Constituency, where the delegation assessed a completed borehole drilling and water installation project. The team then proceeded to Drimiopsis to inspect an ongoing project aimed at eradicating the bucket toilet system and a finished borehole drilling project, wrapping up the day's activities at Summerdown.
On Tuesday, the delegation is scheduled to visit the Otjinene Constituency, starting with the under-construction Maharero Traditional Authority office. They will also inspect the Otjikorondo Tannery and Build Together housing projects. The Epukiro Constituency will also be visited on Tuesday to assess various projects, including 15 Build Together houses and the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority office.
Wednesday's agenda includes a visit to Eiseb 10 to inspect completed borehole drilling and water installation projects, sewerage pumps and ponds, as well as a water tower. The delegation will then assess the ongoing construction of 16 Build Together houses at Eiseb 10 before proceeding to Otjombinde in the afternoon for a sewerage installation project inspection.
In the Aminuis Constituency on Thursday, inspections will begin with the incomplete renovation of the Batswana Ba Namibia Traditional Authority office and a pump station upgrade project. The delegation will also review a completed stormwater bridge and settlement office in Aminuis, along with projects at Corridor 13.
The final day, Friday, will commence at Buitepos, where 13 Build Together houses will be inspected, alongside a completed water tank stand and installation project, and a Road Fund Administration (RFA) project planned for the 2026/27 financial year. The tour will conclude with visits to Witvlei and Omitara in the Okorukambe Constituency, ending at Omitara.