The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) has expressed concern over the recent decision by NamWater to award a major water pipeline tender of N$237 million to a Chinese company.

NALOBA said NamWater bypassed competent local businesses.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform commissioned the construction of the Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline replacement project.

The Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline was constructed in the 70s but is now old and no longer supplies sufficient water to Oshakati's residents and surrounding areas.