Walvis Bay town council distances itself from Janet Martin Foundation
Residents at their own risk if they register for housing at the Foundation Walvis Bay mayor, Cllr Trevino Forbes, says the Walvis Bay municipal council is distancing itself from the former deputy-mayor of the town, Penny Martin-Louw’s efforts to compile a list to determine how many people in the harbour town needs housing. Martin, who […]
Twaloloka Housing Project belongs to Government
The Twaloloka Housing Project in Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmond suburb is funded by the Namibian Government, through the Office of the Prime Minister. The municipality of Walvis Bay, through Council, is only facilitating the project on behalf of Government to ensure the project is properly completed. Walvis Bay mayor, Cllr Trevino Forbes, explained Council’s position in […]
Fuel price increase – brace for more fuel hikes and higher inflation….
Global crude oil prices could surpass USD71 by mid-year The rapid recovery of the global economy, in the wake of the Covid-19 global pandemic, is the major drive behind the 80 cents per liter fuel price increase for both petrol and diesel that hit Namibia on Wednesday. In a statement the Ministry of Mines and […]
Moratorium lapses on new fuel licence applications
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced earlier this week that the public can again launch applications for new fuel retail and wholesale licences. A moratorium on new applications was in place for a lengthy period and expired on 2 March 2021. In a statement the Ministry confirmed the licensing procedures and requirements for the […]
Foreigners can no longer own 100 % of a mineral licence
As of 1 April this year, all applications by Namibian licence holders for the transfer of mineral licences, or the cession or assignment of interest in a mineral licence will only be granted on the condition 15 % interest in such licence must be retained by Namibians. The Ministry of Mines and Energy made this […]
Sustainable finance, a catalyst for Namibia’s recovery from Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the focus on climate change and financial instruments that promote sustainable economic development. The pandemic has impeded Namibia’s growth and demanded new approaches to economic development. It has also highlighted the importance of sustainability and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues. It is noted that pressure is building on […]
Meet Henrique the Pirate from Madeira
As a port town, Walvis Bay is the stopover for many world travelers. A very unique visitor at the moment is Henrique Afonso (pictured right), also known as the Pirate from Madeira. He hails from the island of Madeira and is sailing around the world in a nine-metres yacht named after his young daughter, Sofia […]
Municipality increases animal impoundment fee
The Walvis Bay Town Council has approved its subsidised impoundment fee to the local SPCA from a current N$35 per day to N$51 per day. The impoundment fee is applicable for an impounded animal’s first three days of stay at the S.P.C.A. kennels. The S.P.C.A. has a constant challenge with rising costs. The municipality of […]
Amnesty period to settle municipal bills
The town council of Walvis Bay has approved an amnesty period until 31 December, for residents to settle outstanding debt with the municipality of Walvis Bay. Interest on these outstanding amounts will be written off. In a report submitted to Council it was indicated that a prior amnesty period that ended in April 2020 resulted […]
New policy to end “shady land deals”
A new policy is currently developed by the municipality of Walvis Bay which will soon give the Town Council the sole discretion to approve upset selling prices of erven and conditions of sale. That includes incidences where conditions of sale are amended. This is expected to make and end to the current practice where Council […]