11
Mar
Niël Terblanché In a concerning trend that is negatively impacting the livelihood of rural communities, the Okongo Constituency has become the latest victim of a series of water pump thefts, threatening the water supply to several communities and prompting a call for action from local and national officials. Councillor Efraim Shipindo, issued a stern warning against the ongoing theft of community water pumps, incidents that have seen a significant rise, with 13 pumps stolen since last year. He said the recent thefts from boreholes at the Okamanya, Onheleiwa, and Okanyanona villages have formed a troubling pattern that costs the government…