BoN Governor warns against cryptocurrency
The Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, says the Central Bank does not recognise cryptocurrencies in Namibia, neither does it recommend the trading in cryptocurrencies or support the possession of such. !Gawaxab said this during his recent visit to the Erongo Region where he among others addressed the Region’s business fraternity.
Truck tips over on B2 east of Arandis
Motorists traveling on the B2 road in the vicinity of Vergenoeg east of Arandis encountered this truck lying on its side very close to the road’s edge early on Thursday morning. The truck, which was carrying a container, tipped over under unknown circumstances.
Massive container ship calls at Walvis Bay
The Namibian Ports Authority recently welcomed the 334 meters long container vessel Maersk Amazon. The vessel docked in very foggy and windy conditions at the new container terminal on reclaimed land. Testimony that the port of Walvis Bay is geared to handle shipping in all weather conditions. About 625 containers were discharged and in the […]
Rehabilitation and vocational centre planned for disabled persons
A rehabilitation- and vocational training centre for physically challenged Namibians between the ages of 18 and 55, are planned near Otjiwarongo. The newly established non-profitable organisation, Living Water Village, has initiated the project and is appealing for the public and institutions to support this initiative financially. Living Water Village says the project is unique in […]
Long Beach residents ask why the old slipway is left partly demolished
Residents at Langstrand are questioning why the demolishing of the old slipway on the beach front was only executed partly, and the work then left as it is for several months now. “The old slipway never bothered us. What is bothering us now is the work stopped and we sit with an unsightly situation now”, […]
Kraatz Engineering and C&V Welding Welcome New Partnership
Kraatz Engineering, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, officially announces its acquisition of C&V Welding (Pty) Ltd, effective as of 1 March. The latter will operate as Kraatz Engineering C&V Welding, adding its steel construction services to the former’s engineering services for the industrial, maritime, oil and gas, and mining industries. The […]
“Nuts For Dogs” By Land Rover Owners Namibia
Land Rover Owners Namibia, (LRON) Erongo Region recently hosted their “Nuts for Dogs” event at the coast. LRON have built a relationship with the SPCA in Namibia and annually host a fund raising event in aid of the SPCA. On 29 May LRON Erongo hosted a stand at the Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay. The […]
Capricorn Eagles in semi-final
Rudi Bowe The Capricorn Eagles, Namibia’s national women’s cricket team took a resounding lead in the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament in Kigali Rwanda. The women’s cricket team continued their unbeaten campaign to advance to the semi-finals at the top of the standings. In their last game of the round robin games the Capricorn Eagles scored […]
Fire at Henties Bay
A fire destroyed three shacks and a car that was parked close to the shacks in Omdel, Henties Bay on Tuesday (20 April 2021). Despite heavy winds, Henties Bay Fire and Rescue did an excellent job and managed to save a nearby house on the same property from the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Olympic boxing champ now faces attempted murder charges….
Olympic boxer Jonas Junias Jonas (27) remains in custody in Swakopmund, following his first court appearance on Monday in the town’s magistrate’s court on a charge of attempted murder and the assault of a police officer. Jonas was arrested in Swakopmund last Friday (16 April 2021), following an early morning assault on a person in […]