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Over 70 young people employed at Onkumbula debushing project

A total of 73 young people from various villages in the Oshikoto region have been employed to clear vegetation along a 70km gravel road between the villages of Onkumbula and Onyati.

A non-governmental organisation, the Association of Unemployed Artisans in Namibia, has undertaken the project.

Its founder, Matias Nghulikwa, told Nampa on Tuesday they are clearing trees and other plants within 30m of the road.

He said removing vegetation encroaching on the road creates a more open area for both drivers and other road users.

“We are 30m wider and open for our road users to see each other,” said Nghulikwa.

He said the workers have been employed for two months, having started on 23 January with the project set to conclude on 23 March.

“These young people will be paid N$2 000 per month, and they work from 08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday,” Nghulikwa said.

He said the initiative aims to tackle unemployment and that the group has been contracted by the Ministry of Works and Transport to clear the road.

The group leader, Niipele David, said the young people employed at the project are residents of Onkumbula, Onyuulaye, Omulingi, Etambo Onamukuku and Onandjaba.

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