Thank you Walvis Bay Munipality
Eileen van der Schyff Langstrand-residents praise the Municipality of Walvis Bay for the rapid response on Wednesday to repair a ruptured mani water line in the suburb’s Kuiseb Avenue. The pipe rupture resulted in tens of thousands of litres of potable water flooding the street… To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib […]
Namibia only has two days of Type O blood supply left
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) has only two days of supply of blood type O left and needs at least 2000 blood donations before the end of January to bolster its blood supply. A growing demand for blood and a decrease in the number of people donating… To read more: pick up your […]
“Cupcake by cupcake” : Flamingo Primary wins its battles against classroom shortage
Rudi Bowe The Platoon school system, introduced in 2016 at Flamingo Primary School (FPS) in Walvis Bay to counter classroom shortages, is now something of the past. Four [of a planned seven] classrooms were constructed at the school at a total cost of N$500 000 and are ready to accommodate learners… To read more: pick […]
Cyber Punk in court
A former police officer who is accused of having committed cyber fraud to the tune of N$720 000 remains in custody, Walvis Bay Magistrate John Sindano denied him bail on Tuesday. To read more: pick up your copy of the Namib Times at any retail outlet in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Available in Windhoek at […]
Gender-based violence epidemic in Erongo
Isaac Chikosi The number of gender-based violence incidents have this year almost doubled in the Erongo region compared to statistics of 2018. During 2018 a total of 184 gender-based violence related criminal cases were reported. This year the total stands at 287 cases, with three more months of the year to go. In August this […]
Boys’ play ends in tragedy
Drowned in the swimming pool of the Hotel de Duine in Henties Bay The small community of Henties Bay is horrified by the drowning on Saturday of a nine year old boy in the swimming pool of the town’s well-known Hotel de Duine.Ensley Esau Geingob and three of his friends sneaked into the hotel’s premises […]
Walvis Bay is the “twin-capital”
Three sets of twins born in one week another to be born this week Eileen van der Schyff Three sets of twins were born in Walvis Bay last week. What makes it so much more exciting is the fact that another mother is also expecting the birth of her twins this week. The sets of […]
The 800g baby nicknamed “Brave”
Eileen van der Schyff Born prematurely, George Kandume was given the nickname “Brave” by hospital staff of the Walvis Bay state hospital. And there is no other word to describe this very special baby George. He was born on 4 September, weighing only 800 grams. Due to the fact that the Windhoek state hospital is […]
Housing for skilled employees important for development
Talking at a groundbreaking ceremony for 112 erven in Katima Mulilo, Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) Head of Lending, John Mbango, explained the importance of serviced land and affordable housing for managers and highly skilled employees. Mbango said that while the Bank’s provision of finance for serviced land and affordable housing is contributing to adjustments […]
Crash results in serious injuries
Eileen van der Schyff A case of reckless and or negligent driving was opened against a 48-year-old man who crashed into another vehicle in Walvis Bay on Friday 27 September. Nestor Nuuyoma faces these serious charges after he collided into a Toyota Corola, seriously injuring the driver, Hamushihla Neumbo and his passenger Hilaria Aukonga. Nuuyoma […]