Namibia’s oxygen supply secured amidst Covid surge
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) mobilised its membership countrywide in the ongoing fight against the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic that has Namibia in its grips. Members responded overwhelmingly and the NCCI could secure oxygen supplies to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to the tune of 21 tons per […]
Only second dose Covid-19 vaccines now administered
Only the second dose of the CoviShield Covid-19 vaccines are now administered in Walvis Bay. The town’s available supply of the Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccines have reached a point where there are only enough vaccines left to administer the second dose of people who received their first doses earlier this year. The Sinopharm Covid vaccine remains […]
Mayor donates parcels to shack fire victims
The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Cllr Trevino Forbes, accompanied by Miss Namibia Chelsi Shikongo, visited the fire victims of Twaloloka in Kuisebmond earlier this week. The mayor used the opportunity to hand out parcels containing sanitary pads, basic cosmetics, baby nappies, maize meal, baking powder, sugar, pasta, cooking oil, fish and mattresses. People are living […]
Meatco to cut out middlemen in its beef export channels
Namibia’s state-owned meat corporation, Meatco, is streamlining its beef export channels, and will as far as practical possible cut out middlemen and utilise the services of the Namibian Ports Authorit, Namport, instead. Meatco’s beef exports are taking place through the port of Walvis Bay. Namibian beef is exported to China, the United States, European Union, […]
Last 290 “fired” fisherman finally re-employed
The last 290 fishermen out of approximately 1 000 who lost their jobs in the fishing industry since an illegal strike in 2015 are employed now, thanks to a joint effort by the private sector, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the Ministry of Labour. The fishermen were appointed by Hangana Seafood Processors […]
A step closer to “Be your own Boss”
Ten local individuals have qualified for a real-life program to join The Dome’s Authentic Entrepreneurial Training Program* as from 1 July 2021, sponsored by the Swakopmund Municipality. “Our support to improve the lives of young adults, plus a return on investment for all, is proof of our commitment to promote future development to the benefit […]
UniSocial hands out donated food parcels to the needy
Eileen van der Schyff UniSocial Charity Organisation (UCO), an outreach program of the Universal Church assisting the community through charity projects, with assistance of the Mayor of Walvis Bay, Cllr Trevino Forbes, recently handed over food parcels donated by Multisave Walvis Bay Self Service to needy people of the Walvis Bay community. Fifty food parcels […]
“War room” established for Covid-stricken Swakopmund
Sharlien Tjambari The Constituency Councillor of the Swakopmund Constituency of the Erongo Regional Council, Cllr Ciske Smith-Howard, is setting up a Covid-19 war room in the holiday town, to coordinate a renewed assault on the pandemic. An integral part of her strategy was to call upon all registered nurses, doctors, pharmacists and even retired health […]
Amended Covid-19 rules now in effect
Residents in the Erongo Region are cautioned that the revised Covid-19 rules will be strictly enforced. The Namibian Police yesterday urged people to continue to comply with Covid safety rules which include wearing a face mask in public places, and in doing so wear masks correctly by covering both the nose and mouth. Many people […]
Swakopmund magistrate’s court burgled twice within a week
The magistrate’s court in Swakopmund has been burgled for the second time this month. The latest break-in occurred during the night hours of Sunday/Monday, barely a week after a burglary during the night of Tuesday/Wednesday 7/8 June. Two cases of burglary are investigated by the Swakopmund Police. In both incidents the administrator’s office was targeted. […]