Okongo: The Okongo Village Council has extended the deadline for the revoking of unoccupied plots with outstanding arrears of N.dollars 20,000 and above, giving property owners additional time to comply before enforcement begins. In a media statement issued on Sunday, Chief Executive Officer Jackson Muma said the new effective date for the revocation process has been moved from 01 April to 01 May 2026. The decision follows consultations with affected residents, property owners, and members of the business community. According to Namibia Press Agency, Muma stated that the extension offers a final opportunity for defaulters to regularize their accounts and begin developing their land. "This extension provides a final opportunity for affected parties to settle their accounts and take meaningful steps toward developing their properties," he said. Muma highlighted that all undeveloped plots in Okongo Proper, Extension 1, and Extension 2 with arrears of N.dollars 20,000 or more will be revoked without further not ice from 01 May 2026. The reclaimed land will then be reallocated to applicants on the council's waiting list, which includes 1,302 residential and 450 business applicants. The council expressed concern that the long-standing underutilization of serviced land continues to stall economic growth and infrastructure development in the town. "Council notes with concern that some of these plots were allocated over a decade ago and are fully serviced, yet remain undeveloped. This situation has significantly hindered the growth and development of Okongo, depriving the town of much-needed revenue, economic activity, and infrastructure expansion," the CEO said. Muma emphasized that enforcement is necessary to ensure productive land use and to support the town's expansion. "Affected residents are strongly encouraged to settle outstanding balances before the deadline and initiate the process of securing their title deeds, thereby safeguarding their investments and contributing to local development," he said. The counc il reaffirmed its commitment to improving land use, boosting development, and addressing housing demand through initiatives such as low-income housing programs and the allocation of 30 urban agriculture plots.