INTRODUCTION OF EXECUTIVE MAYOR

NAMAKWA COMBINES THE UNSPOILT EXPANSES OF NAMAQUALAND AND HANTAM KAROO TO FORM A REGION OF EXQUISITE NATURAL BEAUTY AND CONTRAST.

Once the domain of the Khoi-San, an ancient, indigenous culture, the seemingly arid, semi desert soil hides the huge reservoirs of mineral and floral wealth. With almost tangible allure, Namakwa's soft, semi desert winds entice you into exploring her innermost secrets.

This is a land where ancient history, modern technology and the universe join in harmonious concord. Lava mountains display impossible rock formations, nature reserves abound with game and birdlife, unusual vegetation blankets huge tracts of land and the magic of spring paints the desert's canvas with a brilliant palette of flowers that has become world renowned.

Not only does this land of beauty and contrast cater for the adventurous tourist; but due to the richness of minerals, mari-culture and agriculture, we ensure a safe environment for investment in both our natural and human resources.

As municipality we commit ourselves to effective and efficient service delivery thus ensuring impact on the quality of livelihood of our people. To prove, sustain and ensure our effectiveness; we implemented the Integrated Development Plan (IDP); Planning Implementation Management Support (PIMS) centre; Performance Management System (PMS); sound financial and administration systems; and highly skilled professional staff.

The land of the Nama is nature's playground, a kingdom of contrasts where beauty, rigorous adventure and wide-open spaces pool mysterious forces to create a natural wonderland for those privileged to witness it.

As Executive Mayor, I hereby wish you all a peaceful and prosperous festive season; hoping that we will obey speed limits, wear seatbelts, drive sober, take a break if you're tired; and always be aware about HIV/AIDS.

JOSUA CHARLES LOSPER
EXECUTIVE MAYOR