The government has allocated N$88 million in its budget to complete phase II of the Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company (LWDC) project. Phase II of the project focuses on renovating and upgrading Lüderitz’s Old Power Station. The project, which began in 2008 following Cabinet approval, was set for completion in 2014, but could not be realised...
The Office of the Ombudsman recommends that the multimillion-dollar Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park (ZWTP) company should be dissolved with immediate effect and that its assets be transferred to the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (ZVTC). This recommendation comes from the findings of a report following an investigation by the ombudsman into the alleged mismanagement of the...
The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended that the non-profit Zambezi Waterfront and Tourism Park at Katima Mulilo properties and assets be transferred to the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre. This is because the training centre already runs a successful hospitality entity, a stone throw away from the Zambezi Waterfront and Tourism Park, and students can...
The Namibia Ports Authority’s (Namport) executive for port engineering and information communication technology Elzevir Gelderbloem said Walvis Bay is already experiencing an increased demand for accommodation, hospitality and other supporting industries, which will increase as the oil, gas and green hydrogen industry gains interest. “Oil and gas will bring experts and those from inland here,...
Zambezi Chief Regional Officer indicates the Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park is a valuable asset to the region and holds a lot of economic potential for its inhabitants. Regina Ndopu-Lubinda called for the speedy implementation of the Cabinet decision concerning the Zambezi waterfront made some three years ago. Lying on the banks of the Zambezi River,...