Friday the 13th
Eileen van der Schyff Friday the 13th – the day that holds a lot of superstition. There are a few origins to this “supernatural” day that caused people’s strange superstitions. The fear of the number 13, “triskaidekaphobia”, created traditions such as restaurants missing out the 13th table and builders skipping the 13th floor when designing […]
Three residents commit suicide
Eileen van der Schyff The community of Walvis Bay is saddened by the suicide of three residents in a matter of only days. Mr Christo Steenkamp died on Wednesday night after he swallowed a poisonous substance at his home in 7th road. He was rushed to hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. In another […]
Drunk driving cause of overturned truck
Eileen van der Schyff It is suspected that the cause of this overturned truck is driving under the influence. The accident happened on Monday night in Walvis Bay. Authorities visited the scene of the accident in New Western Avenue of the harbour town. The driver tested positive for alcohol. No injuries were reported. To read […]
Two arrested for selling Mandrax to undercover police officer
A 45-year-old lady and a 36-year-old man were arrested in Arandis lost Friday evening at 21:20 for dealing in Cannabis and Mandrax. According to police reports, the two were arrested when they unlawfully and intentionally sold 16 x full and 5 x quarters Mandrax tablets, and 10 grams of Cannabis to the value of N4 […]
Misspelling of street names
The misspelling of street names is no new phenomena world wide. Despite a misspelling, one would still be able to pronounce the street name. However to pronounce “1nd”, as this name board at Langstrand indicate, would probably be impossible… To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail outlet in […]
Trucks redirected
Rudi Bowe The Roads Authority’s transport inspectors, last Wednesday redirected all trucks that transport salt from the Walvis Bay Salt Refiners to the Harbour in Walvis Bay to the Walvis Bay Weighbridge. Principal Transport Inspectors at the Walvis Bay Weighbridge said that it is normal practice to redirect trucks at any given time to the […]
Road over-rail bridge now open to public
Sharlien Tjambari The small part of the road in Swakopmund at Sam Nujoma Avenue which was closed off in April last year because of rehabilitation of the road over-rail bridge is now open to the public. The bridge was observed to be damaged and distressed which necessitated immediate rehabilitation as a safety measure. The road […]
Rössing-wage agreement remains unresolved
Sharlien Tjambari The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN), Rössing Branch on Friday, 6 March made strong allegations against the new management at Rössing Mine. The new management is allegedly derailing the wage negotiations which commenced last year in November and have no intentions to negotiate. Rössing Uranium Mine was officially handed over to China […]
Revival of Pentecostal churches in the Erongo Region
Eileen van der Schyff Twenty one different churches and all together 400 people attended the Pentecostal Conference this past weekend. The conference was behind the police station in Tutaleni, Walvis Bay in a big tent. Pentecostal church Bishops, Pastors and leaders together with their church members people took part in the conference with the next […]
Offenders making a difference
Sharlien Tjambari As part of their School and Church Information Sharing Campaign six offenders from the Swakopmund Correctional Facility, accompanied by correctional officers, visited the Namib High School to perform a play about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. The reason why the Swakopmund Correctional facility is targeting schools is because alcohol and drug […]