Namibia

Multimillion-Dollar Rift Unfolds in State-Backed Military Construction Firm and Israeli Partners Over Power Station Tender

today7 March, 2024

Background

Amidst a complex web of contractual disagreements, a state-owned military construction company finds itself at odds with its Israeli partners over a lucrative N$1.2 billion power station tender. The bone of contention? How the profits from this ambitious project should be distributed. August 26 Construction, a government-owned entity, is pushing for a considerable N$36 million share of the project’s profits. However, this demand has encountered staunch resistance from its Israeli counterparts. The Israeli partners counter that they have been the primary financial contributors, injecting substantial sums into the venture.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen