Swakopmund, Gießen partnership boosts solar skills training

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2026-01-30

SWAKOPMUND, 29 January 2026 - The Meeting Island’ prototype at the Hanganeni Park constructed through a collaboration between the Municipality of Swakopmund and Germany’s City of Gießen. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 30 JAN (NAMPA) – A NAKOPA-funded partnership between the Swakopmund Municipality and Germany’s City of Gießen has reached a major milestone with the launch of a ‘meeting island’ prototype at Hanganeni Park and the advancement of accredited solar energy training for local youth.
The meeting island is designed as a shared public space that promotes community interaction, learning and inclusive use.
Speaking at the launch on Thursday, pr...

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SWAKOPMUND, 30 January 2026 - The newly inaugurated Meeting Island is equipped with charging ports to enable users to charge their electronic devices while using the space. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 30 January 2026 - Swakopmund Mayor Suamma Kautondokwa, other members of the council as well as NAKOPA Project Manager Janina Brendel inaugurated the Meeting Island prototype at Hanganeni Park, designed as a shared public space that promotes community interaction, learning and inclusive use. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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