{"id":16372,"date":"2021-05-18T10:11:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T10:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/?p=16372"},"modified":"2021-05-20T10:14:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T10:14:48","slug":"optimistic-about-growth-opportunities-in-namibia-knight-piesold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/press-office\/optimistic-about-growth-opportunities-in-namibia-knight-piesold\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimistic about growth, opportunities in Namibia – Knight Pi\u00e9sold"},"content":{"rendered":"

18 May<\/strong>: Namibia\u2019s mining industry boasts significant opportunities and remains one of the most favourable jurisdictions in the world according to the Investment Attractiveness Index, states Cilliers Mostert<\/strong>, director for consulting engineering firm, Knight Pi\u00e9sold Africa\u2019s operations in Namibia.<\/p>\n

He explains that the outlook for the country\u2019s mining sector and the economy remains positive. \u201cThe recovery of the global economy, as well as the increase in demand for commodities, will result in an increase in the price for most commodities. This bodes well for Namibia, whose economy is very much linked to commodity prices due to is footprint in mining.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mostert adds the despite the economic constraints across the globe, Namibia\u2019s mining sector shows great promise, particularly as it remains the world\u2019s largest producer of uranium oxide \u2013 and home to the Rossing Uranium mine, which is the fifth largest producer of uranium oxide globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurther, it remains a leading producer of zinc with a positive outlook also noted for lithium and cobalt. This, and several other factors, underpin why Knight Pi\u00e9sold Africa remains optimistic about the value and expertise that we can bring to Namibia\u2019s growing mining sector. The proof lies in the fact that our service offering in mining has grown significantly beyond just tailing dams to providing all-round structural and infrastructure services.\u201d<\/p>\n

Knight Pi\u00e9sold Africa has always remained positive about its footprint in Namibia despite the economic cycles globally and locally. The Namibian economy, he states, is small in comparison to its neighboring countries, but its positive outlook is further supported by government\u2019s promising Vision 2030 plan.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Gunter Leicher<\/strong>, Country Manager for Knight Pi\u00e9sold Africa in Namibia, adds that there are significant other opportunities which present itself across various sectors in Namibia including in the private sector and government.<\/p>\n

One of these exciting opportunities is the Harambee Prosperity Plan, which is a targeted action plan to accelerate development in defined priority areas and complements the long-term Vision 2030 plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cApart from our mining expertise in geotechnical services; tailing dam designs and geo-hydrology; as Knight Pi\u00e9sold Africa, Namibia\u2019s focus on infrastructure development enables us to further extend and expand our infrastructure expertise. This includes structural engineering; roads and railway engineering \u2013 in fact all infrastructure engineering, including within the bulk and municipal space – and dam break analysis,\u201d Leicher explains.<\/p>\n

Further, he states that the company\u2019s employees are also of Namibian descent, which means they bring a different depth to understanding the country\u2019s landscape. \u201cKnight Pi\u00e9sold has a strong value proposition to invest in the development and training of local talent and competent expertise in the countries in which it operates with the aim of enabling and contributing to direct and indirect socio-economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

This, says Mostert, has been a strong factor in contributing to the company\u2019s success over the past 100 years by being able to adapt to change and to trust and invest in the local economy. \u201cWe are extremely proud to be part of an international group that has what it takes to last 100 years given that only about 0.5% of companies reach this milestone! We are look forward to continuing to grow into the next 100 years, not just internationally but in Namibia as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Knight Pi\u00e9sold has had a presence in the country for the past 12 years making its mark through its involvement in the Neckartal Dam project \u2013 the country\u2019s largest dam – located outside Keetmanshoop in the south of Namibia.<\/p>\n

Leicher concludes: \u201cWe are definitely here to stay and grow. In fact, we did not think twice about making the financial commitment to move into a larger office space. We have also recently appointed two more staff members with further employment opportunities also presenting itself within our mining division. This shows the growth of Knight Pi\u00e9sold\u2019s order book and the promise of more opportunities to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s new office is located in Klein Windhoek, on the corner of Nelson Mandela Avenue and Simon Bolivar Street, in Windhoek, Namibia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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