Namibia's first ever battery-electric bus has arrived.

The arrival of the bus that cost more than N$8 million in Oranjemund aligns with Namdeb's value of sustainability and its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

The e-Bus arrived in Oranjemund over a week ago and was unveiled to the employees and the Oranjemund community on Saturday.

Namdeb CEO Riaan Burger, who could not contain his excitement, reiterated that no business can claim to be geared for the future and contribute to the world in a positive way unless it becomes carbon neutral.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has called for national unity to achieve prosperity for all.

He made the call at the launch of ||Kharas Regional Activation of National Symbols Campaign at Oranjemund.

The National Symbols Campaign, which is part of the Nationhood and National Pride Programme, aims to enhance patriotism by educating Namibians on the importance of national symbols.

These national symbols include the national flag, the national coat of arms, presidential standards, and the national anthem.

The local authorities of Swakopmund and Oranjemund have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing innovative solutions to residents' problems.

Housing development, tourism, and investment promotion, as well as waste management, are among the focus areas of the agreement.

Through the five-year agreement, the Swakopmund Municipality and Oranjemund Town Council will rely on exchanging information and expertise to improve service delivery to the public.