Nezette Beukes takes the reins at Etosha Fishing Corporation
Etosha Fishing Corporation announces the appointment of Nezette Beukes as its new Managing Director (MD), effective 1 January. Beukes held the position of MD since the resignation of its former MD Pieter Greeff in December 2018 Established in the 1940’s, Etosha Fishing is a leading player in the Namibian fishing industry and considered to be […]
U-turn ends in crash
Eileen van der Schyff No serious injuries were reported after this car accident on Saturday in Swakopmund’s the Daniël Kamho Drive. According to Westcoast Safety Initiative , it appears that the driver in one of the vehicles made a U-turn and in doing so was sideswiped by an oncoming vehicle… To read more: pick up […]
Car guards re-registration this Friday
SharlienTjambari Existing and future car guards are summoned for a meeting, which will focus on re-registration and issuing of car guard’s permits. The meeting will take place on Friday, 14 February at 09:00 at the Swakopmund Municipal Training room. The Swakopmund Municipal Senior Traffic Officer Responsible for Operations, Thomas Shindume said the maximum number of […]
Swakopmund council learns how to detect corrupt practices
Sharlien Tjambari Managers and councilors of the Swakopmund municipality are undergoing a training workshop with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Swakopmund which is equipping the leaders of the town with the knowledge on corruption prevention measures. The workshop is aimed to create awareness… To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at […]
Coronavirus latest update
The Coronavirus threat remains anchored in more than 25 countries globally, but the African-and Latin American continents remain 100% untouched, the newest data shows. The fact that Africa (and by by proxy Namibia) is spared so far must serve as a determination to double our efforts to ensure the new Coronavirus does not get its […]
Lions supports children fighting cancer
The Henties Bay Lions Club donated groceries to the CHICA (Children Fighting Cancer) in Namibia programme of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Children on treatment are accommodated complimentary at the CHICA Interim Home of CAN in Windhoek. Food purchases remain one of the biggest expenses to keep the door of this project open and the […]
Complaints pour in about children crossings
Eileen van der Schyff Several complaints reached the Namib Times once more over the dangers at some road crossings at schools in Walvis Bay. Ignorant drivers are putting children’s lives in danger by either ignoring pedestrian crossings or darting towards the crossings at high speed. Unfortunately, there is another side of the coin too: mischievous […]
Walvis Bay sewerage accident
A municipal employee and the employee of a contractor was killed in an accident at the Walvis Bay municipal sewerage shortly after mid-day yesterday. It is believed they were overcome by sewer gas whilst working in a pump station sump. It is believed their exposure to the sewer gas (which is odourless) caused the men […]
Speed up the numbering of taxis in Walvis Bay
Several neighbourhood watch formations in Walvis Bay called upon the municipal traffic authority to speed up the process for the number of taxis. These groups made this call as many taxi drivers actively assist criminals serving as getaway vehicles and transporting goods stolen during burglaries, smash and grabs and robberies. “The municipality’s traffic department is […]
Keep up the fight against Coronavirus
Eileen van der Schyff Coastal residents are urged to continue in their efforts to minimise risk of Coronavirus infection. Then also, a word of appreciation to everyone who are doing their part to maintain public hygiene for the good of Namibia. These measures include washing hands regularly during the day with soap, to use protection […]