OKMCT launch housing Project

Posted by Botswana Safari News on March 26, 2019 | No comments

Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust (OKMCT) Launches Housing Project

OKMCT has launched a housing project that targets needy beneficiaries in the six settlements of its operations.

The six settlements covered by OKMCT are Ditshiping, Daunara, Boro, Xharaxao, Xuoxao, and Xaxaba.

On Monday, March 26, 2019, the Trust handed over 12 houses for 12 different beneficiaries in a ceremony held at Xaxaba settlement. Two people from each of the six OKMCT settlements each benefited a one roomed house and a toilet.

OKMCT manager, Seikaneng Moepedi said: “Through this project OKMCT targets to improve housing and sanitation conditions for the communities where we operate. Having a decent housing will bring dignity for our communities who live in wildlife areas; ensure their safety and protect them from unfavorable rainy and winter conditions.”

Moepedi told the gathering that OKMCT worked with Village Development Committees in each settlement to nominate deserving beneficiaries.

OKMCT Chairman Therisano Maratapelo told the gathering that OKMCT Board express gratitude to its joint venture partners: Sanctuary Retreats, Silver Spears and Johan Calitz Hunting Safaris for donating beds for all the housing project beneficiaries. Maratapelo said the trust fully welcomes the donation as it will ensure all the beneficiaries have beds to sleep comfortably.

 He said the trust also bought all the beneficiaries food packages which were also presented during the handover ceremony.