Deputy Director of Transport Policy at the Ministry of Works and Transport

Government ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises

(Contributed Photo) PRIORTISE LOCAL ENTERPRISES: Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said government ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises, particularly manufacturers. He gave an example that, although there are local companies that manufacture toilet paper, some government entities still place orders from outside the country. Nekundi said that in accordance with procurement laws, locally owned enterprises must be prioritised in both projects and supplies. “Therefore, for any procurement, conditions […]

31 March, 2025 19

Namibia

Trans Kalahari Corridor Cycle Challenge Evaluates Technology Integration and Land Use

Cynthia Haimbodi, Deputy Director of Transport Policy at the Ministry of Works and Transport, highlights the ongoing 1,800-kilometer cycle challenge along the Trans Kalahari Corridor. The event, part of the corridor's 20th anniversary celebrations, involves cyclists from Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. Emphasizing the significance of the challenge, Haimbodi underscores its aim to assess technology integration and land use along the corridor. The cycling journey, spanning from Rustenburg, South Africa, […]

30 April, 2024 18