Helao Nafidi: Darius Shaalukeni of the Swapo Party was re-elected as mayor of Helao Nafidi on Tuesday. He is deputised by Penexupifo Matias of Swapo, who also retained his position. Sackaria Haimbili, also from the Swapo Party, was re-elected as chairperson of the management committee alongside his fellow party members Fillipus Shimumunyen and Lucia Nghililewanga, while Tomas Elago and Loide Hamutenya remain ordinary council members.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Shaalukeni reaffirmed their dedication as re-elected leaders to serve the community of the town and ensure service delivery. He stated that the council is committed to upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice in the community is heard and valued.
Shaalukeni emphasized that his priorities will focus on strengthening the local economy, improving access to quality education through the Unesco Learning City initiative, and enhancing infrastructure to make Helao Nafidi a model town of innovati
on and opportunities. He added that the council will also continue to champion sustainable development and position itself as a key player within the global network of learning cities.
He noted that these tasks cannot be accomplished by the council alone but require collaboration from all key players. Shaalukeni called on the community of Helao Nafidi to work hard with the council to make the town desirable for investments and opportunities.