Kunene keen to learn from Erongo

Kunene Governor Marius Sheya recently visited Erongo Region Governor Neville Andre&#039;s office to learn from that region&#039;s economic development successes. "We are keen to learn from the successes of the Erongo Region and apply those lessons to boost the economic prospects of Kunene," Sheya said during the meeting."We felt that as the regional leadership, let&#039;s go to our brothers who have more experience and learn from them to avoid mistakes," Sheya added.He expressed his admiration for the progress made in Erongo, particularly in the green hydrogen sector.Andre welcomed the talks and emphasised the importance of regional partnerships in driving national development. "Erongo has made significant strides in various sectors, and we are more than willing to share our experiences. Together, we can work towards a prosperous future for both regions," he said.Learning from each otherGovernment feasibility studies are underway to determine the best approaches for harnessing green hydrogen in Kunene. Sheya stressed the dual goals of learning from Erongo and fostering a constructive competition to enhance regional development.Another focus of discussion was the potential revitalisation of the Torra and Terrace Bay areas.Currently, these coastal towns in the Kunene Region lack significant economic activity. The delegation explored ideas to rejuvenate these areas, potentially transforming them into vibrant economic hubs similar to Swakopmund.Local impactAndre detailed Erongo&#039;s active involvement in green hydrogen projects."Local participation is crucial," he said, adding that 10% of the green hydrogen project shares are allocated to local communities to foster ownership and economic involvement.He also highlighted the positive impact on local businesses, with small and medium enterprises benefitting from the green hydrogen projects. Interest in green hydrogen-related fields has grown, with many young people applying for bursaries to gain expertise in this emerging sector.

Kunene keen to learn from Erongo

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-03

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Kunene keen to learn from Erongo

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