Lack of development in Gobabis and Omaheke Region

A DISAPPOINTED AND DEMANDING RESIDENT OF GOBABIS WRITES:

THE FORGOTTEN GATEWAY

Gobabis is not just a town. It is the proud gateway to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) through the Trans-Kalahari Corridor. 

Trucks, traders, and travelers pass through our region every single day.

Yet, when they look around Gobabis, what do they see?

They see a town stuck in time. Our roads need repair.

Our local economy moves at a crawl. Job opportunities for our youth are nearly impossible to find.

THE RISE OF SHACK SETTLEMENTS

While official development stands still, one thing grows faster than anything else: illegal settlements, commonly known as squatter camps. Every month, more zinc shacks go up in areas like Epako and other informal blocks.

Families live without clean running water, proper electricity, or basic sanitation. They face constant threats of devastating shack fires and diseases. Our people are forced to live in undignified conditions while leaders make promises that never turn into action.

WHERE IS ACCOUNTABILITY?

For years, we have listened to budget allocations, strategic plans, and empty speeches. But a budget that does not build houses, create jobs, or fix basic services is just paper.

Money comes and goes, yet our informal settlements expand, and our formal economy shrinks. The leadership of Omaheke and Gobabis must answer a hard question:

Where is the priority?

OUR DEMANDS FOR CHANGE

The time for excuses has ended. We demand immediate, transparent action from our public office bearers: True development: Deliver real infrastructural projects that create permanent local jobs instead of temporary political campaigns.

If you cannot lead us forward, step aside for leaders who can, or we will remove you by extra force! The people of Omaheke Region deserve better than a growing sea of shacks at the gateway of a continent.

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