August 26 clarifies armoured vehicles cost N$15.5m
An invoice reviewed by The Namibian indicates that three armoured military vehicles cost a total of N$15.5 million. This figure contradicts earlier claims that the vehicles cost N$54 million. Windhoeker Maschinen Fabrik purchased the vehicles this year. This company is a subsidiary of August 26 Holding Company. A spokesperson stated the vehicles were imported temporarily to explore ways to revive manufacturing capacity. This includes looking for investment and manufacturing partnerships. The vehicles are described as unarmed armoured platforms with protective bodywork.
An invoice seen by The Namibian on Thursday shows that three armoured military vehicles recently acquired through Windhoeker Maschinen Fabrik (WMF) cost a combined N$15.5 million, contrary to allegations that they cost N$54 million. The vehicles were purchased this year by WMF, a subsidiary of August 26 Holding Company, according to the invoice. August 26 spokesperson Martin Tomas says their temporary importation was intended to explore opportunities to revive and strengthen WMF’s armoured vehicle manufacturing capacity, including possible investment and manufacturing partnerships. “The vehicles are unarmed armoured platforms consisting of chassis fitted with protective bodywork and can be used for