NCCI Lüderitz elects new leadership

STAFF WRITER 

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI)  Lüderitz Branch has  elected their branch leadership for the next two years.

The committee will be led by  Alex Gawanab as the chairperson and Daniel Hooft as the vice-chairperson. 

Both leaders are from the Lüderitz business community, representing the fishing industry and the emerging kelp-linked sector, respectively.

The rest of the committee members include, Cicely Burgers, Samuehl Fluksman, Maria Mbudhi, Bartholomeus Tjandja, Michael McKenzie, and Aina Petrus.

Gawanab emphasised that Lüderitz possesses all the resources it needs to drive economic growth in the town and the wider ǁKaras Region through both established industries and emerging sectors. He noted that the committee would work closely with the Town Council and leverage the Chamber’s structure to present the concerns, proposals, and aspirations of the business community.

Gawanab pledged that the new Exco will advocate for and represent enterprises of all sizes, prioritising the creation of an enabling business ecosystem while championing entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and impactful investment.