Port of Walvis Bay pivotal in Zambia-US copper trade
A shipment of 8 500 metric tons of break-bulk copper cathodes was exported through the port of Walvis Bay recently, destined for the United States. According to the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) this is the second of its kind export through Walvis Bay. The bulk carrier vessel Unisea loaded the copper cathode. Break-bulk cargo shipments […]
Doughnut Bar will open its doors to the public soon
Sharlien Tjambari The 1877 Doughnut Bar which is situated on the Swakopmund Jetty, will open its doors to the public on 29 October this year. The Bar sells doughnuts that are not oily but fresh, soft in the inside with a crunchy crust. Karen who is ambitious with everything she does, says her motivation to […]
Sitzer new Junior Mayor
Rudi Bowe Jasmine Sitzer from Duneside High School was elected as the new Junior Mayor of Walvis Bay. Inês Martins from International School of Walvis Bay as her deputy and the Head Prefect of The Dolphin Schools, Nadine Willemse, as the junior Chief Executive Officer. The Junior Council is not ceremonial leaders, but community activists […]
JFTC donates desks and chairs to Flamingo Primary
Rudi Bowe The Jumbo Fair Trade Committee (JFTC) consisting of factory workers from Jumbo Char-coal in Okahandja and Walvis Bay donated 80 school desks with 160 chairs to the value of N$160 000 toFlamingo Primary School in Walvis Bay. JFTC manages funds raised through the production of Fair Trade charcoal supplied to Jumbo Charcoal factory […]
Massive grain silo’s taking shape
A massive assembly project is currently executed in Walvis Bay’s 3rd Street East where two 5 100 tons wheat silo’s are completed for Namibmills. The two silo’s are almost completed and a gangway system is in the process of installation. The gangways makes provision for the off-loading of the wheat, depositing into the silo’s and […]
New container terminal to be managed by private sector
Namport believes this option would return container volumes to the Port of Walvis Bay The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) issued a memorandum this week, confirming it is investigating the possibility to outsource the new container terminal on reclaimed land to a private operator. In the memorandum Namport’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andre Kanime, admits container […]
Hard at work to beautify the lagoon walkway…..
Several members of the public expressed their satisfaction this week with what is happening at the Walvis Bay lagoon. It is a hive of activity as municipal worker mow the lawns, paint some structures and contractors mending the promenade’s sea wall. “It is a pleasure for a change to be a Walvis Bay resident. We […]
Namibia’s fuel price increase explained
A growing coal crisis in China and the recent hurricane that ravaged parts of the south eastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico are part of the catalysts that created the current global crude oil shortages, and subsequent fuel price hike in Namibia. Like any country, Namibia is not immune against the ripple effect […]
Wearing no seatbelt and a four-year-old sitting on her lap
Eileen van der Schyff A Polo and a pick up were involved in a crash some 7 km east of the Rossmund turnoff on the B2 on Monday. According to reports, the driver of the pick-up made a u-turn on the road. The Polo then rear-ended the pick-up. Three passengers in the Polo required medical […]
Peace deal between Widows and Ehika
Rudi Bowe A years-long quarrel between the Fishermen Widows Trust and Ehika Fishing in Walvis Bay is now in the past. That is thanks to the intervention by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resour-ces, Derek Klazen. Ehika Fishing is 30 % owned by businessman Rojo van Wyk, 15 % by his father Mr Eddie […]