insert_link Namibia Luderitz Mayor Prioritizes Youth Sports and Infrastructure Development Luderitz Mayor, Phillipus Balhao is focusing on boosting local youth engagement through sports and arts while addressing social issues like substance abuse. His administration has introduced inter-school sports competitions and an “adopt-a-team” initiative to support local teams. The mayor also stresses the need for a second sports facility and improved infrastructure, including schools and housing, to support the town’s growth and attract investment. todayAugust 19, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Lüderitz Mayor Highlights Star Athlete Liesel Munyaza’s Achievements and Funding Needs for Bahrain Competition In a recent interview, Lüderitz Mayor Phillipus Balhao highlighted the achievements and needs of Liezel Munyaza, a star athlete from Angra Paquena High School. Munyaza, an exceptional talent in the 100m and 200m track events as well as the long jump, has qualified to compete in Bahrain. The challenge now is to secure support for her journey. todayAugust 7, 2024 21
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Lüderitz Mayor Calls for Support for Local Star Athlete Liezel Munyaza Lüderitz Mayor Philipus Balhao is rallying the community and the nation to support Liezel Munyaza, a rising star in athletics from Angra Pequena High School. Liezel, who excels in the 100m, 200m, and long jump events, has earned the opportunity to compete internationally in Bahrain. However, she needs financial and material assistance to cover the estimated N$100,000 required for her trip, including equipment, apparel, and flight tickets. Liezel Munyaza […] todayAugust 7, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Lüderitz Mayor Highlights Diverse Opportunities in Energy Sectors Lüderitz Mayor Phillippus Balhao emphasized that the oil, gas, and renewable energy industries offer extensive opportunities extending beyond government revenues. Addressing the Namibia Local Content Conference, Balhao underscored the potential for new economic sectors if these industries are managed wisely. He stressed the ongoing efforts to refine Namibia's local content policy framework, aiming for broad stakeholder engagement to empower Namibians in these sectors through training, job creation, and enterprise development. todayApril 17, 2024 23