Rehoboth opens first clearing office

Rehoboth inaugurated its first clearing office at the town’s police station on Friday.

The vice president of the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta), Jeffrey Platt, says the new office will not only help to grow the town, but also provide job opportunities and enhance better services.

He says the office was needed because the towns population is on an increase.

“This shows that growth in Rehoboth is here and I, therefore, urge everyone to support the new innotative,” Platt says.

Hardap regional commander commissioner Sydney Philander says the establishment of the new office will bring service closer to the town’s people.

“The opening of the unit present a positive step towards the Namibian police’s efforts to enhance service delivery. The unit is a critical component of our law enforcement system,” he says.

Philander says previously in the Hardap region there was only one clearing office at Material.

“The establishment will help to stop long distance travelling of applications. Faster and more sufficient services now will be offered,” Philander says.

Philander says the office will help decrease vehicle related crimes. He says vehicle related-crimes presents significant challenges.

“These criminal activities undermine our economic stability. The new unit will play a role in ensuring that every vechiel registered and driven on our national roads meets the necessary requirements. It will also enhance the retraction of stolen vechiels and assist in cross broader vehicle theft,” he says.

Rehoboth deputy mayor Cornvenus Klazen says the new office shows a dream that has finally become a reality.

“This is a great achievement for Rehoboth. This innovation is to showcase that the Rehoboth Town Council and the Rehoboth police are determined to bring quality services to the town. This service will ensure that time and money is saved by the town’s people,” Klazen says.

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