As the rehabilitation of the Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline is set to begin in early August, the Erongo Governor is calling for quality workmanship, warning that the nearly N$87 million investment must be built to last.
The government is spending nearly N$87 million to replace the ageing Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline, a critical piece of water infrastructure at the central coast.
The Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF) Oyetu Project Manager has warned that a lack of funding is preventing talented artisans from turning their skills into sustainable businesses.
COSDEF, through its Oyetu Project, hosted the 2026 Annual Craft Innovation Competition in Swakopmund.
The government is spending nearly N$87 million to replace the ageing Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline, a critical piece of water infrastructure at the central coast.
The ageing Kuiseb Collector 2-Schwarzekuppe-Swakopmund water pipeline is undergoing final upgrades costing close to N$84 million.
The water pipeline has served the coastal area for more than five decades.
NamWater has been upgrading and modernising the 73-kilometer pipeline in phases.
The Erongo Governor, Natalia |Goagoses has launched a pilot project set to help 18 women-owned small businesses grow and create jobs in Swakopmund.
From handcrafted traditional products to beauty services and tailoring, the women showcased their products.
Southern African parliaments are urged to tighten oversight on public spending, as concerns over corruption, debt, and financial mismanagement continue to threaten development across the region.
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi is advocating for local processing of resources and genuine Namibian ownership instead of what he describes as "rent-a-black-face" empowerment deals.
The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association has defended a Cabinet decision to relax restrictions in parts of the 200-metre fishing zone, saying the move protects jobs and grows onshore fish processing.
The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association has defended a Cabinet decision to relax restrictions in parts of the 200-metre fishing zone, saying the move protects jobs and grows onshore fish processing.
