Statement by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson in Recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8
Each year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. This year, I am taking this opportunity to encourage women in Namibia, especially those who are HIV-positive, to get screened for cervical cancer. Every woman who has ever been sexually active should be screened regularly starting at the age of 20, every three years […]
Toyota Urban Cruiser Find Your Fun
Ushering in the next instalment in Toyota’s passenger car expansion strategy, is the new Urban Cruiser. Conceived as a fun, affordable and compact crossover vehicle, the Urban Cruiser has been designed to play in the city during weekdays, while taking you to your next adventure on the weekend. In addition, the Urban Cruiser is the […]
FNB donates N$100 000 to Mondesa Youth Opportunities
FNB, through the FirstRand Foundation, is proud to sponsor Mondesa Youth Opportunities Trust (MYO) with N$100 000 in support of the work they do to enhance and further the education of underprivileged learners in the Swakopmund district. “FNB understands that the success of our nation and the future of all Namibians depend on good education […]
Airlink touches down
Direct flights between Walvis Bay and Cape Town are finally possible again Rudi Bowe Residents of the coast have access again to a regular, direct flight between Walvis Bay and Cape Town. That is thanks to the privately-owned regional air operator, Airlink. The first flight touched down at the Walvis Bay International Airport on Wednesday […]
Armed robbery at Swakopmund – one in custody
Eileen van der Schyff A man is in custody following an armed robbery at a gambling house in Swakopmund’s industrial area on Saturday night. A gang of five armed robbers entered the premises and forced the owner to open a safe. The safe contained N$90 000 in cash which they made off with. According to […]
Dr Kawana addresses fishing industry
Namibia’s fisheries minister, Dr Albert Kawana (pictured above), is on a visit to the coast for his annual address of the fishing industry. Dr Kawana yesterday addressed a large audience of fisheries stakeholders at Swakopmund. That include both the public- and private sector stakeholders. Dr Kawana took the hot seat as fisheries minister, first in […]
Two Arandis residents go missing
Two residents of Arandis went missing this week, leading to widespread efforts to locate them again. At this stage the disappearances are not linked. On Sunday, 17-year-old Prisma Uiras left her home after regular disputes with her sister over her cell phone usage. Uiras left when her sister went to attend church. Uiras was last […]
Three Narraville residents in court for drug possession
Three Narraville residents were busted for cannabis on Tuesday. Clarence Cooksen (28) and Jamin Drotzkie (33), were found in possession of cannabis to the value of N$1 300. In a separate incident, Gregory Royden (28), was arrested in Plein Street in Narraville, after police found cannabis to the value of N$50 on his person. All […]
The trials and tribulations of Etosha Fishing
The past decade has not been plain sailing for Etosha Fishing, due to dwindling pilchard stocks. Pilchard production has traditionally been the mainstay of this pelagic fishing company’s business. A moratorium has been placed by the Namibian Government in 2017 on the harvesting of pilchard. The moratorium remains in place with no clear indication yet […]
Walvis Bay has a “Fish & Chips” again
Although many take-away shops and restaurants offer traditional fish and chips on the menu, the traditional “fish & chips shop” has been absent from Walvis Bay for many years. Thanks to Hangana Seafood Processors and its able staff, a fish & chips shop opened its doors in the town’s central business district last Friday. The […]