President hails Goreangab Mall as symbol of economic transformation and inclusion

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed the newly opened Goreangab Mall in Katutura, Windhoek, as a symbol of efforts to reverse the legacy of inequality and exclusion. “There was a time when development, investment and major commercial infrastructure were concentrated in the city centre and elsewhere, while areas such as Katutura carried the social and economic burden of apartheid spatial planning. The opening of this mall, therefore, carries significance far beyond bricks and mortar.

It represents another step in reversing the legacy of exclusion and bringing opportunities closer to the people,” the President said. She made these remarks at the official opening of the Goreangab Mall, which she described as a highly commendable achievement that represents not only economic investment but also hope, opportunity and confidence. “In many ways, this development tells a powerful story.