[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Eagle FM Namibia [@EagleFMNam](/creator/twitter/EagleFMNam) on x 73.4K followers Created: 2025-07-25 14:43:12 UTC Sinimbo Highlights Stark Development Gaps During SORA During State of the Region Address (SORA) delivered this morning, Kavango West Governor, Verna Sinimbo, emphasised the importance of statistics in guiding development planning and decision-making. She revealed that, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, the region's population stands at 123,266, with over XXXXXX households relying on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood. Despite the sector’s importance, Sinimbo expressed concern over the region's limited access to basic services. “Only XXXX% of residents have access to electricity,” she said. Sinimbo further revealed that a staggering XXXX% of households lack toilet facilities, and XX% of the population does not have access to potable water. She also noted that unemployment continues to weigh heavily on the region, standing at 52.8%, with youth unemployment reaching 58.1%. “These realities call for urgent and focused interventions,” Sinimbo stated. “Particularly in job creation, poverty reduction, and sustainable economic development to uplift the living standards of our people," she added. Sinimbo concluded by urging all stakeholders to work together in addressing the pressing needs of the region. Report: Annakleta Haikera  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [namibia](/topic/namibia) [eagle](/topic/eagle) [Post Link](https://x.com/EagleFMNam/status/1948755920088940791)
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Created: 2025-07-25 14:43:12 UTC
Sinimbo Highlights Stark Development Gaps During SORA
During State of the Region Address (SORA) delivered this morning, Kavango West Governor, Verna Sinimbo, emphasised the importance of statistics in guiding development planning and decision-making.
She revealed that, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, the region's population stands at 123,266, with over XXXXXX households relying on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood.
Despite the sector’s importance, Sinimbo expressed concern over the region's limited access to basic services.
“Only XXXX% of residents have access to electricity,” she said.
Sinimbo further revealed that a staggering XXXX% of households lack toilet facilities, and XX% of the population does not have access to potable water.
She also noted that unemployment continues to weigh heavily on the region, standing at 52.8%, with youth unemployment reaching 58.1%.
“These realities call for urgent and focused interventions,” Sinimbo stated.
“Particularly in job creation, poverty reduction, and sustainable economic development to uplift the living standards of our people," she added.
Sinimbo concluded by urging all stakeholders to work together in addressing the pressing needs of the region.
Report: Annakleta Haikera
XXX engagements
