Uis investors’ conference spotlights path to town status

NAMPA

2025-07-04

SWAKOPMUND, 04 July 2025 - Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Swakopmund Mayor Blasius Goraseb, Erongo Regional Council Chief Regional Officer Sem Ntelamo as well as the Chairperson of the ERC Management Committee Florian Donatus photographed with stakeholders attending the Uis Investors’ conference at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 04 JUL (NAMPA) – The economic and strategic potential of Uis Settlement was highlighted as the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn Nawases-Taeyele, declared the settlement “open for business” and ready to reclaim its town status.
Situated in the Daures Constituency, Uis was established in 1958 and is historically renowned for its tin mining industry. It currently has a population of approximately 5 500 residents.
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