Possession of drugs lands four behind bars
Joseph Swaartbooi (25) and Leonard Jagger (45), were arrested in the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund last week when they were found with 14 ballies of cannabis and 14 quarters of mandrax tablets valued at N$500 during police operations. This was confirmed by police crime investigation co-ordinator Erastus Iikuyu. To read more: pick up your […]
No injuries reported in accident behind dunes
Eileen van der Schyff An accident turned out very fortunate with no injuries reported on Saturday morning on the MR44 route (road behind the dunes). The drive shaft of a small truck broke off and struck the tarmac about seven kilometers from Dune 7. The truck then veered off the road and overturned. Photo credit: […]
The Namibian Ports Authority Takes Precautionary measures against the Coronavirus Pandemic
PRESS RELEASE The Namibian Ports Authority issued a memo on 28 January 2020 to all Ship Captains, Ship agents, Shore skippers and Skippers detailing the process to be followed before, as well as when a vessel arrives in port. This screening and clearing process will be carried out by Port Health. Port Health resides under […]
Pres Geingob announces drastic cut to his Cabinet
Pres Hage Geingob yesterday drastically cut his Cabinet from 26 members to 19. At a press conference at State House in Windhoek he also announced the merging of several ministries. The following changes were announced by the President: The ministries of Poverty Eradication and Women’s Affair will merge and be added to the presidency. The […]
Namibia Plastics Receives USA FDA Certification
Barely one (1) year after its factory officially opened doors, Namibia Plastics and Packaging Distributors continue to thrive as a leader in manufacturing, not only locally but more-so on the international front. Namibia Plastics (NP) celebrates another “first” – recognized as the first Namibian company to achieve the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration […]
Skills Development Important to Kraatz
Contributed Skills development remains top of the agenda and a critical enabler to being a catalyst for positive change at Kraatz – a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group. Its internship program has played a significant roleon the journey of selected students from the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT). Close to […]
Development Bank seeks sustainability for Nkurenkuru Project Preparation Fund deployed
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) recently signed an agreement with the Nkurenkuru Town Council for an N$2.58 million feasibility study, funded by the Bank’s Project Preparation Fund (PPF) for the town’s proposed Extension 6. Talking about the need for the feasibility study, DBN CEO Martin Inkumbi said that local authorities are over-arching agents of […]
Vehicle theft
On Wednesday afternoon at around 14:15, the vet Dr Freddy von Ludwiger’s Toyota Prado was stolen at his home in Swakopmund’s Otavi Street. Thanks to swift action by the Swakopmund Neighbourhood Watch, the vehicle was retrieved in Vineta. Dr von Ludwiger told the Namib Times this week he always leaves the car’s engine running when […]
Tunacor donates towards School Feeding Program
Eileen van der Schyff Tunacor donated 40 boxes of fish towards the School Feeding Program, Hardap Regional Council (Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture). The 40 boxes of fish to the value of N$4 000 was collected on Friday, 28 February. To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail […]
Namibia remains Coronavirus – free
Namibia remains Coronavirus-free, health minister Kalumbi Shangula said at a press conference on Wednesday. Worldwide, however the pandemic is spreading, leaving in its wake approximately 5 000 people killed and some 127 000 people infected in 104 countries. At the time of going to press yesterday at 16:00 that was the official status of Namibia […]