Namibia’s President Engages Ham Kiggundu on Stadium Projects
Windhoek, Namibia – Barely a day after her historic swearing-in as Namibia’s first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held one of her first official business meetings with Ugandan businessman Hamis Kiggundu and Honorary Consul of Namibia to Uganda, Godfrey Kirumira.
The meeting, which took place in Windhoek, reaffirmed Uganda’s proactive approach to engaging Namibia’s new leadership in economic and sports infrastructural development.
Strengthening Business Ties Between Uganda and Namibia
President Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed strong interest in working with Ham Kiggundu, CEO of Ham Group of Companies, particularly in agro-processing and sports infrastructure development. During their discussion, Kiggundu shared his vision for strengthening business ties between the two nations.
> “We want to open the market for our agro-processed products from Uganda to all the South African nations,” Kiggundu stated while attending the President’s swearing-in ceremony.
Plans for a New Stadium in Namibia
Namibia’s leadership is keen on developing world-class sports infrastructure, following an initial discussion with Kiggundu during the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda. During her visit, President Nandi-Ndaitwah toured the Hamz Stadium, recently refurbished by Kiggundu.
Impressed by the quality of work, she expressed interest in having a similar stadium project developed in Namibia.
> “They also want me to build them a stadium like I did in Uganda,” Kiggundu confirmed.
Urgency for Upgrading Sports Infrastructure in Africa
President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment to sports development comes at a critical time. Many African nations, including Namibia, have struggled with inadequate football facilities, leading to CAF’s decision to enforce strict stadium standards.
As a result, Namibia has been forced to host its international matches in South Africa. This challenge highlights the urgent need for local investment in world-class stadiums to ensure teams can compete on home ground.
Namibia Football Association Secretary-General Collin Benjamin emphasized the need for collaboration:
> “We have to get all stakeholders within the government and private sector involved. If we want to qualify for the World Cup, it’s impossible unless we fix the stadiums.”
Namibia last hosted an international football match in Windhoek in March 2021. With this new partnership, the country could soon witness a transformation in its sports infrastructure—thanks to Uganda’s expertise and Ham Kiggundu’s proven success in stadium development.
Windhoek, Namibia – Barely a day after her historic swearing-in as Namibia’s first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held one of her first official business meetings with Ugandan businessman Hamis Kiggundu and Honorary Consul of Namibia to Uganda, Godfrey Kirumira.
The meeting, which took place in Windhoek, reaffirmed Uganda’s proactive approach to engaging Namibia’s new leadership in economic and sports infrastructural development.
Strengthening Business Ties Between Uganda and Namibia
President Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed strong interest in working with Ham Kiggundu, CEO of Ham Group of Companies, particularly in agro-processing and sports infrastructure development. During their discussion, Kiggundu shared his vision for strengthening business ties between the two nations.
> “We want to open the market for our agro-processed products from Uganda to all the South African nations,” Kiggundu stated while attending the President’s swearing-in ceremony.
Plans for a New Stadium in Namibia
Namibia’s leadership is keen on developing world-class sports infrastructure, following an initial discussion with Kiggundu during the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda. During her visit, President Nandi-Ndaitwah toured the Hamz Stadium, recently refurbished by Kiggundu.
Impressed by the quality of work, she expressed interest in having a similar stadium project developed in Namibia.
> “They also want me to build them a stadium like I did in Uganda,” Kiggundu confirmed.
Urgency for Upgrading Sports Infrastructure in Africa
President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment to sports development comes at a critical time. Many African nations, including Namibia, have struggled with inadequate football facilities, leading to CAF’s decision to enforce strict stadium standards.
As a result, Namibia has been forced to host its international matches in South Africa. This challenge highlights the urgent need for local investment in world-class stadiums to ensure teams can compete on home ground.
Namibia Football Association Secretary-General Collin Benjamin emphasized the need for collaboration:
> “We have to get all stakeholders within the government and private sector involved. If we want to qualify for the World Cup, it’s impossible unless we fix the stadiums.”
Namibia last hosted an international football match in Windhoek in March 2021. With this new partnership, the country could soon witness a transformation in its sports infrastructure—thanks to Uganda’s expertise and Ham Kiggundu’s proven success in stadium development.
