The transformation project for Lüderitz, driven by nearby green hydrogen and oil and gas developments, is progressing well as planned, despite a delay in the approval of the boundary extension application.

The town of Luderitz and Aus Settlement in the ||Karas Region are poised to undergo significant transformation, driven by new developments in green hydrogen and in the oil and gas industry. 

The just-inaugurated Namibia Maritime Museum will play a critical role in preserving the country's maritime heritage. 

President Nangolo Mbumba said this when he officially inaugurated the museum at Luderitz.

The largest of its kind in Africa, the museum faces the Atlantic Ocean.

Overjoyed by the just-ended Miss Namibia 2024 pageant, residents of Lüderitz expressed their appreciation to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for choosing their town to host the prestigious event. 

Luderitz businesswoman Linda Loose has presented, as a token of appreciation, handcrafted necklaces to each finalist for Miss Teen and Miss Namibia before the crowning ceremonies. 

Loose herself handcrafted the necklaces from semi-precious agate stones. 

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has expressed concern over the reluctance of some corporate entities to invest in the Miss Namibia beauty pageant. 

Similo was speaking at a dinner at Luderitz on the eve of the Miss Namibia beauty pageant contest.

The just-ended Luderitz Crayfish Festival has once again proven to be a significant boost for small and medium enterprises. 

Vendors who were showcasing their products and services say the festival exceeded their financial expectations. 

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended the NovaNam fishing company at Luderitz for adding value to local produce. 

She made the observation after a tour of the fish factory as part of her working visit to ||Kharas Region. 

        
The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, has called for collective efforts to bolster sustainable business practices. 

She made the call while officiating on behalf of the Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, at the Luderitz Crayfish Festival Business Conference.

Residents of Luderitz remembered late Swapo Party liberation struggle stalwart Ida Jimmy !Ha-Eiros as a fearless and selfless fighter for Namibia's independence at a memorial service held in the town.

Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros died on April 3 at the age of 79.