Clean Up Oshakati

AS a Namibian residing quite a distance (60km) from the town of Oshakati, I want to be given a chance to express my feelings about the way I see Oshakati’s environment.

Oshakati town, we have claimed as such, doesn’t real look like a town. From corner to corner, all over, are different kinds of rubbish (plastics, tins, cartoons, etc.).The municipality has done a lot (I think) by placing dustbins around the town and by fixing smaller ones to power lines but this is not just enough.The municipality at this time should commit itself to recruit people who can walk around and pick up the rubbish which depicts a very negative image not only to those who believe in cleanliness but also to international travellers.I understand a lot of tourists visit Ruacana Waterfalls via Oshakati.How will they speak of Namibia with reference to its dirty towns , like Oshakati? On the other hand the public in general should stop throwing rubbish around.Why are we so lazy not to dump rubbish in the right places.The road is full of sand and garbage and I don’t know who is responsible for keeping the road clean.Is it the municipality or the road authority company? This is very bad.Road markings cannot be seen therefore it will entirely contribute to road accidents.I am not just writing to make myself heard by the Namibian patriots but what I am saying is true and needs to be rectified.Self witness is recommended on this issue.The town is truly looking like a dumping area.The most polluted place you would ever visit is the Open Market.People are urinating behind the Open Market and throwing spoiled soup all over (a smell that will block your respiratory system). The toilets are provided but people are reluctant to utilise them just because of N$1 that you’ve to pay for keeping the toilets working.Dustbins are also placed at the Open Market but because the municipal service is not up to date, dustbins are full to their capacity and therefore people are dumping rubbish everywhere.I like order, and a place whichis sparkling clean.I wish I could become a town mayor to improve the circumstances.Sheehama Benjamin OkalongoFrom corner to corner, all over, are different kinds of rubbish (plastics, tins, cartoons, etc.).The municipality has done a lot (I think) by placing dustbins around the town and by fixing smaller ones to power lines but this is not just enough.The municipality at this time should commit itself to recruit people who can walk around and pick up the rubbish which depicts a very negative image not only to those who believe in cleanliness but also to international travellers.I understand a lot of tourists visit Ruacana Waterfalls via Oshakati.How will they speak of Namibia with reference to its dirty towns , like Oshakati? On the other hand the public in general should stop throwing rubbish around.Why are we so lazy not to dump rubbish in the right places.The road is full of sand and garbage and I don’t know who is responsible for keeping the road clean.Is it the municipality or the road authority company? This is very bad.Road markings cannot be seen therefore it will entirely contribute to road accidents.I am not just writing to make myself heard by the Namibian patriots but what I am saying is true and needs to be rectified.Self witness is recommended on this issue.The town is truly looking like a dumping area.The most polluted place you would ever visit is the Open Market.People are urinating behind the Open Market and throwing spoiled soup all over (a smell that will block your respiratory system). The toilets are provided but people are reluctant to utilise them just because of N$1 that you’ve to pay for keeping the toilets working.Dustbins are also placed at the Open Market but because the municipal service is not up to date, dustbins are full to their capacity and therefore people are dumping rubbish everywhere.I like order, and a place whichis sparkling clean.I wish I could become a town mayor to improve the circumstances.Sheehama Benjamin Okalongo