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Unskilled labourer turns to blacksmithing after suffering a partial loss of eyesight

Placido Hilukilwa A 43-YEAR-OLD former construction worker from Oshakati is fighting to have his disability grant reinstated while relying on traditional blacksmith skills to feed his family. Ernest Haihambo worked as an unskilled labourer in Swakopmund’s construction industry without permanent employment. His livelihood changed after he partially lost his eyesight to cataracts in his left ... The post Unskilled labourer turns to blacksmithing after suffering a partial loss of eyesight appeared

Informanté2 Jun 2026, 09:00 am
Unskilled labourer turns to blacksmithing after suffering a partial loss of eyesight

Placido Hilukilwa A 43-YEAR-OLD former construction worker from Oshakati is fighting to have his disability grant reinstated while relying on traditional blacksmith skills to feed his family. Ernest Haihambo worked as an unskilled labourer in Swakopmund’s construction industry without permanent employment. His livelihood changed after he partially lost his eyesight to cataracts in his left eye.

Originally published by Informanté on 2 Jun 2026, 09:00 am. View original article