Rundu Set to Get Streetlights as Minister Modestus Amutse Pushes for Safer, Brighter Streets
By TUW
A familiarisation visit to Kavango East, focusing on regional development priorities and energy access, has brought renewed optimism for improved public lighting in Rundu.
The Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, is currently in the region as part of a programme that includes formal courtesy engagements with regional leadership, alignment on electrification and industrialisation initiatives, and assessments of electricity access and ongoing energy projects. The visit also aims to strengthen coordination between national ministries and regional authorities while engaging directly with community leaders and residents.
During the visit, the minister underscored the urgent need to address street lighting in Rundu, noting that adequate public lighting is critical for safety and economic activity. He stressed that residents should be able to move freely and safely after dark and called for the procurement and installation of streetlights to be prioritised without delay.
Amutse further cautioned against the development of new townships or extensions that do not include street lighting in their planning. He emphasised that infrastructure development must place public safety at the centre, adding that energy access and proper lighting are essential components of orderly urban growth.
The assessment of existing and planned energy projects in the region is expected to inform future interventions aimed at improving electricity access, supporting local development, and ensuring that towns such as Rundu are adequately serviced to meet growing demands.
