{"id":80118,"date":"2024-11-04T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/wesco-expandsdepot-in-luderitz"},"modified":"2024-11-04T16:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:43:00","slug":"wesco-expandsdepot-in-luderitz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/wesco-expandsdepot-in-luderitz","title":{"rendered":"Wesco expandsdepot in L\u00fcderitz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>LU\u0308DERITZ \u2013 The mayor of Lu\u0308deritz, Phil Balhao, on Friday commended the Wesco Group saying it was contributing to healthier ecosystems and a sustainable future, particularly for the fishing industry where preserving marine resources is vital.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the inauguration of the Wesco Group\u2019s depot expansion, he said with the expanded depot, Lu\u0308deritz is poised to thrive as a model for balanced growth, an industrial centre that values both economic and environmental health.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo Wesco Group, thank you for your enduring commitment to Lu\u0308deritz, to Namibia, and to a sustainable future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The mayor added that the expansion of the Wesco depot is a step forward that not only marks the growth but also the promise of opportunities, development and a brighter future for the town.<\/p>\n<p>Balhao said Wesco directly employs 60 locals at the expanded depot and provides short-term employment whenever there is more work to be done at the site.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Lu\u0308deritz having a high unemployment rate, this can be a strong vision to provide more jobs in the future, also putting the town on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also said in Lu\u0308deritz the ocean is life, and Wesco\u2019s services allow the town to thrive alongside its natural resources, knowing that its industries can continue responsibly, safeguarding the waters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWesco\u2019s presence has revitalised the local economy, creating ripple-effects that boost local accommodation, retail and services sectors, bringing both revenue and vibrancy to the community,\u201d the mayor said.<\/p>\n<p>Martin Markus representing the Ministry of Mines and Energ, said through their contributions in waste management and engineering services, Wesco supports critical industries like oil and gas, marine and mining sectors that shape the Namibian economy.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the expansion of the Lu\u0308deritz depot signifies more than new facilities \u2013 it brings new skills, new jobs, new opportunities not only to the town, but also to the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe expansion of the depot represents more than just growth; it symbolises a shared vision for sustainable economic development across Namibia.<\/p>\n<p>This vision echoes our ministry\u2019s purpose to make Namibia\u2019s rich resources accessible and beneficial for all Namibians,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. LU\u0308DERITZ \u2013 The mayor of Lu\u0308deritz, Phil Balhao, on Friday commended the Wesco Group saying it was contributing to healthier ecosystems and a sustainable future, particularly for the fishing industry where preserving marine resources is vital. Speaking at the inauguration of the Wesco Group\u2019s depot expansion, he said with the expanded depot, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":80117,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,12],"tags":[234,236,233],"class_list":["post-80118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-policy","tag-africa-press","tag-africa-press-namibia","tag-namibia"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Wesco expandsdepot in L\u00fcderitz - Namibia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/wesco-expandsdepot-in-luderitz\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Wesco expandsdepot in L\u00fcderitz\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. 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