Response to Media Reports regarding the disappearance of the Icelandic Chartered Fishing Vessels that Left Namibia
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has taken not of the recent media reports regarding the disappearance of the fishing vessels F/V Saga (a Namibian registered vessel) from the Port of Walvis Bay. Recognising the public interest in this matter, and more importantly to ensure that the public is provided with the correct information, Namport hereby […]
A family of 18 left homeless after a fire at Arandis
Sharlien Tjambari Mr Johannes Mwayuhamo a pensioner and his 17 family members were left homeless after a fire destroyed their house on 20 January this year. The family is currently sleeping outside and is asking the Arandis town council to help them with a roof over their heads. According to his wife, meme Magano, they […]
Dance Factory celebrates 10th anniversary
Isaac Chikosi Dance Factory Swakopmund celebrated their 10 year anniversary on 18 January this year. The dance company first opened its doors in 2010.Ten years later, they have grown from strength to strength. The anniversary celebrations were held at the Dance Factory’s studios situated at Strauss Industrial Park in Swakopmund. To read more: pick up […]
Valentine’s Day at the Blue Whale Hotel
The path to the heart leads through the stomach. The Blue Whale Hotel in Walvis Bay’s Valentine’s menu is just the answer for you and that special person in your life this year. Come and experience fine dining and exquisite cuisine and who knows: It might be just the occasion Cupid was waiting for? The […]
Cash-in-transit robbery
Robbers flee scene with N$60k robbed from security company Floris Steenkamp A group of armed robbers carried out a cash-in-transit robbery in Kuisebmond yesterday morning, getting away with approximately N$60 000. A security company arrived at the cash office of Erongo RED in Kuisebmond shortly after day open yesterday morning. The company was transporting cash […]
Weekend accidents – four people evacuated to Windhoek hospitals
Eileen van der Schyff Drama unfolded at the remote Möwe Bay over the weekend when three people were seriously injured in a vehicle accident. One of the injured were in critical condition and that prompted the activation of a LifeLink’s rescue mission through its”flying doctor service”. A report by LifeLink states a vehicle overturned in […]
Coronavirus outbreak – what we can do to stop the virus!
A person who was isolated in Swakopmund over the weekend, for fears of the coronavirus, poses no danger. Namibia’s health authority confirmed it. Meanwhile the Coronavirus outbreak is steadily getting its foothold globally. The Philippines recorded the first death of the virus outside China. In China, where the epicenter of the disease outbreak was tracked […]
Development Bank caustions on ‘instant business plans’
The Development Bank has cautioned on ‘instant business plans’ that are being promoted on various social media for SMEs and skills-based youth finance. Spokesperson for the Bank, Di-Anna Grobler, says the business plan offerings should be viewed with caution by prospective applicants, as the Bank has its own due diligence process in assessing business plans…. […]
Swakopmund mayor calls for calm after “call” for people to occupy empty mass houses
Payment dispute between main contractor and sub-contractors the reason for empty houses Sharlien Tjambari Swakopmund’s mayor Nehemia Solomon called upon community members not to pay heed to calls to occupy mass houses which have not yet been allocated to their future owners. The mayor responded to social media messages in recent days where Affirmative Re-positioning […]
2020 National Cancer Outreach Programme activated
Eileen van der Schyff The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) started their 2020 National Cancer Outreach Programme (NCOP) last week Monday. One thousand and twenty-seven people will be fully complementary screened in this program. The free screening of this amount of people is made possible by funds raised through the “Slice of Life. Raffle for […]