This motorist in need of a course in logic thinking
A contractor conducting street tarring in Swakopmund was left flabbergasted by this motorist who drove over the newly tarred road because “it was taking too long”. the incident took place in the Vineta suburb. “We understand the frustration when it comes to street tarring. Roads are closed and often people are inconvenienced when we work […]
MOHSS receives six new vehicles
Isaac Chikosi The U.S president’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) handed over 6 brand new Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Ministry of Health and Social Services yesterday on the occasion of the Annual Clinical Mentor’s meeting at Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at […]
Erongo Marine builds showers for Happy Land Orphans
The orphaned children of Happy Land Safe Haven in Henties Bay can for the first time enjoy their own shower thanks to the financial assistance of Erongo Marine Enterprises. Carmen Hoases’ selfless commitment to abandoned and abused children has led to the establishment of Happy Land Safe Haven in Omdel, Henties Bay, which started out […]
Council meets the people
Isaac Chikosi Since Sunday 9 February Swakopmund Municipality has been conducting a series of public meetings throughout the town. The meetings were held in Mondesa, DRC, Matutura and Tamariskia with the last meeting held yesterday in the Central Business District. During the meetings, the public was introduced to the various managers of different departments within […]
African pangolin linked to Coronavirus outbreak in China
At first it was thought to have transferred from animal to human through a bat. Then the prime suspect was a cobra snake. Ultimately, scientist has hit central China and over 25 countries worldwide made its crossing from animal to human infection via the African pangolin. To read more: pick up your copy of the […]
One of the men who died at sewerage plant hailed a hero
One of the men who died at the Walvis Bay sewerage works in Walvis Bay on Thursday is hailed a hero for having sacrificed his life in an attempt to save the life of another. All indications are that Mr Willem Neshuku entered a sewerage pump station on Thursday at around 13:00 to try and […]
Arrested for Mandrax possession at Henties Bay
Eileen van der Schyff A 24-year-old man was arrested for having Mandrax pills in his possession at the Omdel Location Hentiesbay on Friday. Reginald Hendricks was found in possession…. To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail outlet in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Available in Windhoek at selected stores, […]
Homeowners responsible for safety of homesteads
Homeowners responsible for safety of homesteads Sharlien Tjambari Homeowners are supposed to be responsible for their safety and those of their family members when it comes to electrical wiring, it is not the responsibility of council. this was revealed to Namib Times by the Arandis Town council after a family of 18 were left homeless […]
SADC state of transport and trade discussed
Sharlien Tjambari Transport officials from SADC (Soutern African Development Community) countries met in Swakopmund this week to discuss the state of transport and trade in the region, the group reviewed the progress made by Cross Border Road Transport-Regulator’s Forum (CBRT-RF) since its establishment two years ago. To read more: pick up your copy of the […]
Christmas elephant is back
Eileen van der Schyff The coast’s Christmas elephant is back. After a temporary absence after first spotted near Swakopmund over the festive days of 2019, it was spotted near Langstrand on Sunday. Game wardens guided the elephant back towards the Swakop River on Sunday. It was later spotted in the Rossmund area. The elephant was […]