Namibia

Ondonga Traditional Authority Raises Alarm Over Unaddressed Hazards of B1 Road Borrow Pits

today15 February, 2024

Background

The Ondonga Traditional Authority is expressing growing concern about the escalating number of unrehabilitated borrow pits along the B1 road. At a recent Omuthiya Constituency workshop, OTA representative Martin Elago underscored the imminent threats these sand mining pits pose to both human and animal safety. Elago urged companies awarding tenders to enforce strict adherence to safety rules, particularly focusing on the urgent need for rehabilitation measures in construction projects to ensure responsible and secure development in the region.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen