Kontak Namibia Branch donate solar Products
Kontak Namibia Branch donate solar Products
The Chinesegovernment will next year donate N$800 million for the upgrading of theroad between Windhoek and the Hosea Kutako International Airport to a dual-carriageroad.
This, it was revealedlast week, would curb road accidents and ease the f10w of traffic between thetwo destinations.
China’s Ambassadorto Namibia, Xin Shunkang, made the announcement last Friday during a handover ceremonyof solar panels to governors of Hardap, Kunene, Oshikoto, Omaheke andOtjozondjupa regions. The event was held at the Prime Minister's Office. The materialsworth N$738 000 were donated by Donald Lee, the executive chairman of ExclusiveSolar CC, a subsidiary of New Era Investment Holdings.
Hunan Kontak Namibia Branch CEO Mr.Lee said theinitiative was intended to promote the use of solar energy products, while “themain objective of the plan is to provide solutions for the electricity problemsin the country mainly in the rural area”.He further told the governors that the donated materials are intended for households in ruralareas without electricity and where there are children who are still in school.
The Chinese Ambassador said his embassy would buy more solar panels to distribute in ruralareas and schools“We want to helpthe nation and provide a bright future for the youth,” said the Ambassador.
Prime Minister, DrHage Geingob thanked the Chinese Embassy and Hunan Kontak Namibia Branch continue supporting the nation
“I cannot discriminate against any company coming from any continent that is coming to help the country and thus the Chinese are setting up an example and we shouldcontinue to build the good relationship,” said the Prime Minister.
New Era Newspaper @ 24th Nov of 2019
