Posts Tagged ‘Windhoek’
Auas Road
Lithon was appointed to provide services for the rehabilitation and widening of Auas Road transforming it to a two-lane, dual carriageway. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Widening of existing Auas Road to two-lane dual carriageway capacity A portion from Hosea Kutako Drive up to Blackwood Street would need three lanes per direction as per the latest…
Read MoreNAMFISA Head Office
In mid-2024 the construction of a new multi-story building started. This was 10 year’s dream/vision from the NAMFISA team. The new 10-story structure will be an addition to the Windhoek skyline and the structure will take its place amongst the towering heights of Windhoek city center. As with any high rise, the construction of the…
Read MoreLithon Foundation: A Bridge of Hope
The Lithon Foundation is dedicated to spreading love and hope by connecting with organisations that are passionate about making a difference. One such inspiring story comes from Bridge of Hope, a non-profit organisation based in Katutura, Windhoek. Building Bridges of Hope Founded in 2010 by Eugenia Gcilishe, a retired teacher with a big heart…
Read MoreMeet Kobus Steyn, Structural Engineer
Inspired by a documentary he watched as a boy, Kobus knew exactly what he wanted to do from a very young age. He now brings his lifelong passion to life as a Structural Engineer at Lithon. When he’s not tackling challenging projects at work, he’s outdoors spending quality time with his family. What inspired…
Read More5 Insights into How Towns are Imagined From an Engineer’s Perspective
From the early stages of a town’s conception to its full-fledged infrastructure, urban engineers work behind the scenes to make a town planner’s visionary ideas functional. We’ve been discussing the influence of urban engineers on the planning and development of towns and cities (read our previous article). In this article, we’ll explore five key insights,…
Read MoreCoffee, Vetkoeks & Networking with Lithon Foundation
What brings a bunch of Namibia’s distinguished business folks and entrepreneurs together early on a Friday morning? Well, hot coffee and tasty vetkoeks, of course! (What else!? 😉) We’re talking about our Lithon Breakfasts, organised by Lithon Foundation, which happen on the second Friday of every month at our Windhoek office. We invite local…
Read MoreA favourite project: the Monte Christo Road upgrade
The Monte Christo Road upgrade is set to have a significant impact on the city of Windhoek. The project officially started in August 2020 – and fortunately, design work was able to continue despite the Covid-19 pandemic. “Monte Christo Road lies at the heart of the Windhoek community and forms a vital part of the…
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