Walvis Bay Harbour set to benefit significantly from new EU deal

Niël Terblanché The European Union (EU) has pledged about N$20 billion Euros in support of an ambitious initiative to enhance the development of Namibia’s main port in Walvis Bay. Namibia’s main harbour is, amongst others, viewed as a crucial gateway to the Walvis Bay – Maputo Corridor. This initiative is part of the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package, which seeks to bolster eleven strategic corridors, including this vital transport link. The momentous partnership was unveiled by the President of Namibia, Hage Geingob, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the eve of the Global Gateway…