NALOBA dismayed with Chinese company getting major tender

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2024-12-18

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WINDHOEK, 18 DEC (NAMPA) – The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by NamWater to award a major water pipeline tender of N.dollars 237 million to a Chinese company.
NALOBA said NamWater bypassed competent local businesses.
A statement issued by NALOBA spokesperson Marius Nangolo said the decision not only undermines efforts to localise the economy but also poses a serious threat to job...

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