Maria David
DEPUTY Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, officially launched the Arandis Town Council Strategic Plan for 2024-2029.
The plan serves as a guide for how the council aims to deliver essential services and promote development in the town over the next five years.
!Nawases-Taeyele made these remarks during the launch of the Arandis Town Council’s strategic plan for the financial year 2024/25-2028/29 on Friday.
According to !Nawases-Taeyele, this collective effort paves the way for a future full of possibilities and potential.
She said that the Arandis Town Council’s 2019-2024 Strategic Plan demonstrated impressive progress. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, the council achieved 80.88% of its objectives.
“This is an outstanding accomplishment, reflecting a dedication to progress even under adversity. Noteworthy achievements include the construction of 136 houses and innovative measures to reduce debt for pensioners and other institutions,” she said.
She added that the establishment of the NaTIS Licensing Authority, the implementation of a prepaid water meter system, and the servicing of land at the Logistics Hub are commendable.
Furthermore, !Nawases-Taeyele highlighted that these efforts, supported by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development through some funding, demonstrate the effective use of resources in pursuit of development.
She also emphasized that green hydrogen is no longer a distant dream; it is a reality that requires action to address climate change and ensure a sustainable future.
