By Gervasius Hamunime
Kapako, Kavango West, Nov 10 — Addressing a packed rally at Kasote village yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare called on residents of Kapako Constituency to support Augustinus Linyando Kupembona in the upcoming November 26 elections, highlighting the urgent need for food security and community development.
Dr. Ngurare, a long-serving leader of the SWAPO Party Youth League, described Kupembona as “the right person to lead Kapako toward inclusive and sustainable growth.” He urged party members to move past any disagreements from the primaries and come together. “Differences are normal, but they should never divide us from our political home,” he said.
Reflecting on the government’s progress, the Prime Minister pointed to infrastructure milestones such as the Rundu–Oshikango road, new boreholes, electricity expansion, and improved mobile network coverage. He also noted advances in the Rundu–Nkurenkuru water supply project and the upcoming Mbeyo–Erago–Matende road construction.
Despite these achievements, Dr. Ngurare acknowledged that challenges remain in water, sanitation, electricity, feeder roads, and food production across Kapako’s 43 villages. He emphasized that every village should have access to clean water for households, livestock, and community gardens. Local traditional leaders have been asked to allocate land for these gardens, providing unemployed youth with opportunities to engage in productive farming.
Paying tribute to veterans of Namibia’s liberation struggle, Dr. Ngurare encouraged young people to follow their example of dedication and patriotism. He also recognized entrepreneurial leaders such as Retired Bishop John Sindano and the late Rudolf Ngondo for their contributions to local development.
On food security, the Prime Minister called for increased investment in boreholes and irrigation projects to grow crops like apples, tomatoes, potatoes, oranges, and maize. He urged the use of unemployed agricultural graduates and extension officers to lead these initiatives, citing successful projects in Otjombinde as a model. “We can do this in all 43 villages of Kapako and across Namibia—but it requires urgency and common sense,” he said.
Dr. Ngurare stressed that these plans are not just campaign promises but concrete steps aligned with the President’s directives. He concluded by affirming that a vote for Kupembona would help turn these plans into reality.
The rally was attended by SWAPO Regional Coordinator Dr. Samuel Mbambo, the Governor, the Minister of Gender and Child Welfare, former Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, and community representatives.
