By Lylie Happiness
Oshakati, Oct. 19 — The government has been urged by the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority to address the pervasive cross-border criminality and the rising fuel smuggling.
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made this call while meeting with Queen Martha Mwadinomho Kristian Nelumbu at the Omhedi Palace on Tuesday.
For the protection of the populace, the senior headman of the Eenhana district, Efraim Weyulu, stated that border security must be strengthened.
In order to stop robberies along the borders, Weyulu claimed that there is also a need for a water canal to make sure that people start their own small gardens.
“Seven vehicles were abducted from Namibia and brought into Angola in the past month alone. So yet, no recovery has been made “he said.
A water canal, he continued, would help the nation create jobs and improve food security.
Speaking on behalf of OuTA, Andrew Naikaku emphasized that although Angola and Namibia have a long-standing relationship that has not been damaged, they continue to deal with ongong fuel smuggling, which is now intolerable.
Naikaku stated that a meeting between the two governments is necessary to resolve the problem for the benefit of both countries.
According to Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who responded to the requests, the government has been made aware of the border crime and canal issues and is taking action.
According to Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, NamWater has been briefed about the situation and is developing potential solutions.
She said, “We are working on how to best address the issue of fuel smuggling.
She continued by saying that the Cabinet had assigned the Minister of Mines and Energy the duty. The finance minister is the chairman of a committee that is looking for solutions to the problem.
