Okavango district councilors have unanimously appreciated and approved the proposed Constituency Community Project (CCP) for the 2025/2026 financial year for Okavango East, Okavango West and Ngami constituencies as presented during the special full council meeting this week.
The proposed CCP Projects was given a grand total of P30 million covering the three constituencies with each being allocated P10 million.
Presenting the proposed projects, Okavango District Council (ODC) deputy secretary-development Losika Kula revealed that those for Okavango East include, purchasing a vehicle for the Member of Parliament ’s office, construction of a lodge at Mohembo Bridge, borehole drilling in Xamukucha, Kanyamukura syndicate and Mogotho Shwara syndicate.
The other projects among others include the installation of Jojo tanks at 10 areas with each installation costing P50, 000 and then P100 000 for labour.
Kula clarified that Okavango East has many projects because the constituency has been left behind with developments compared to the other two constituencies therefore, they are trying to cover up.
He indicated that the proposals that are believed to create employment opportunities and diversify the region’s economy, were a result of thorough consultations with the area Member of Parliament, community leaders and the community at large.
For Okavango West, the projects included the construction of classroom blocks and 2 and half teachers’ houses at Mowana, Xhaoga, and Nxauxau. Others include the installation of standpipes at new plots at Shakawe Senior School, completion of internal roads in Shakawe, power connection in Gani and Chukumuchu villages, purchasing of a vehicle for project monitoring and some funds for subsistence allowance.
The Ngami constituency proposed among other projects includes, the construction of S&CD office, drilling of Xekedau borehole, debushing and graveling of roads all in Gumare village and also the completion of gravelling of 1.3km of Qangwa internal road.
He also noted that other projects include the expansion of water tanks in Etsha 1, construction of a mobile health stop at Thale settlement, gravelling of Xaxa road and construction of Social and Community Development office in Gumare.
Councilor for Sepopa – Ikoga Botshelo Mapa appreciated and welcomed the projects proposed in his constituency. He stated that the completion of Mowana School is a huge development as the institution is to be upgraded from a satellite school to a fully-fledged primary school.
Furthermore, the area councilor for Ngarange -Mogotho, Mbathera Ngundura also expressed gratitude noting that his constituency, Okavango East has in the past left behind in developments but appreciated that many projects have been proposed this time around.
