Rehoboth, a town in the Hardap region of Central Namibia, just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, located 84 kilometres south of Windhoek, the national capital on the sandy bed of the Rehoboth River at an elevation of 1.385 metres within the Central Highlands in a territory characterized by stony hills and sand - filled valleys donated 11 hectares of land for the development of a new stadium and to boost sports, jobs and tourism in the municipality.
The Rehoboth Town Council announced this donation through the Councillor Jacky Khariseb during the fifth ordinary council meeting held recently.
The land has been donated to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture of Namibia for the construction of a modern sport stadium to benefit the community.
The Councillor said that the stadium will include all sport codes. Through the building Rehoboth aims to bring services to its residents and as a council was considered fit to donate the land to benefit schools and the community and the stadium will be used when the council hosts municipal games.
Resident Grace Strauss said that the stadium would lead to economic development, representing a positive social impact and community enhancement.
The upcoming project will also help boost tourism. A modern stadium can attract visitors from outside the town, boosting the local economy. Surrounding businesses, such as restaurants, bars, and hotels, can benefit from the increased foot traffic and hospitality activities generated by the presence of the stadium.
Stadiums are also designed to celebrate the town’s history and heritage, creating a lasting legacy. A modern stadium would offer a platform for hosting sport events and would encourage participation in sport, promoting healthy lifestyles.
Rehoboth residents love sport, but are discouraged to support it due to the conditions of the current stadium. It is true that people feel safe and comfortable in modern,clean and beautiful areas.
Another resident, Martin Beukes said that he is positive about the employment opportunities that will be created with this development.
The construction of the stadium and the subsequent operation of the facility will create various job opportunities. Job creation is something many people at Rehoboth are in need of. Rehoboth’s people are struggling to get employment. The unemployment rate remains high across the country.
In addition the resident stated that the presence of a of a high - quality stadium could increase property value of the surrounding areas.
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