SMEs urged to consider diversification as key business strategy
Regardless of a company’s sector or size, diversified businesses achieve stronger financial results: Business Development Center Namibia (BDC) study. In today’s economy, small and mid-sized enterprises (SME’s) that are well diversified have a far better chance of succeeding and prospering than un-diversified businesses., concludes a new study by the Business Development Center Namibia (BDC)… To […]
Help identify and reunite homeless man
Sharlien Tjambari “Looking to identify and reunite a homeless man from Namibia”, was the message that came from Rene Jacobs, a social worker at the Valkenberg hospital in Cape Town. The man known as 58-year-old William Chanoua was found by police on the streets of the Western Cape. The man claims he is from Lüderitz. […]
Duinesig Combined School received a donation from Namport Social Investments Fund (NSIF)
The Namport Social Investment Fund (NSIF) on Friday, 14 February officially handed over books to the value of N$50 000 to Duinesig Combined School in Walvis Bay for their library. A variety of books were delivered to entice a wide audience of learners and cultivate reading in the school. There are various genres, from contemporary […]
New bank note for 30th Independence
The Bank of Namibia announced it is in the process of issuing a new Namibian Dollar note to commemorate Namibia’s upcoming 30th Independence celebrations (21 March). The bank did not specify….. To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail outlet in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Available in Windhoek at […]
Constitution Day celebrated….
Sharlien Tjambari Learners from different schools in Swakopmund gathered at Coastal High School on Friday [14 February] to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the adoption of the Namibian Constitution. The very important event was celebrated with Namibia’s Ombudsman, Advocate John Walters as the guest speaker. The celebration was themed: “The Namibian Constitution… 30 years on […]
Coronavirus death rate stands at 1775 people
The death toll of the Coronal virus infection (COVID-19) stood at 1775 at the time of going to press with all but four deaths occurring in China. A total of 2048 new infections were recorded, now bringing the total number of people affected in more than 26 countries to 71 000. The African continent, which […]
Making an impact with volunteering
Isaac Chikosi Have you ever wanted to go over and beyond with helping your community? Becoming a volunteer can be the perfect opportunity to give back to your community and making a positive impact. Whether you are taking a gap year or simply have time on our hands, offering your skills and services goes a […]
Sunday night accident
The weekend ended on a low town for these two motorists when their vehicles collided at around 20:00 on Sunday night in Nangolo Mbumba Drive. No injuries were reported but damage to the vehicles were extensive. To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail outlet in Walvis Bay and […]
Operation Kalahari yields results
During the 7th phase of Operation Kalahari Desert, members of the Namibian Police at Swakopmund, the Namibian Defence Force, Namibia Correctional Services and Nampol Reservists conducted foot patrols in Mondesa and Swakopmund. The patrols confiscated a number of knives from people. The operation was conducted on Saturday, 15 February. The police also recovered a stolen […]
Where does this body of water come from?
Eileen van der Schyff Residents of Fairways in Walvis Bay are wondering what all this water is doing on an undeveloped piece of land flanked by Tecomaria Street and Nangolo Mbumba Drive. “It is unclear as to how the water got there. It looks like someone has been digging or trying to contain the water […]