Armed robbery at Swakopmund – one in custody
Eileen van der Schyff A man is in custody following an armed robbery at a gambling house in Swakopmund’s industrial area on Saturday night. A gang of five armed robbers entered the premises and forced the owner to open a safe. The safe contained N$90 000 in cash which they made off with. According to […]
Dr Kawana addresses fishing industry
Namibia’s fisheries minister, Dr Albert Kawana (pictured above), is on a visit to the coast for his annual address of the fishing industry. Dr Kawana yesterday addressed a large audience of fisheries stakeholders at Swakopmund. That include both the public- and private sector stakeholders. Dr Kawana took the hot seat as fisheries minister, first in […]
Two Arandis residents go missing
Two residents of Arandis went missing this week, leading to widespread efforts to locate them again. At this stage the disappearances are not linked. On Sunday, 17-year-old Prisma Uiras left her home after regular disputes with her sister over her cell phone usage. Uiras left when her sister went to attend church. Uiras was last […]
Three Narraville residents in court for drug possession
Three Narraville residents were busted for cannabis on Tuesday. Clarence Cooksen (28) and Jamin Drotzkie (33), were found in possession of cannabis to the value of N$1 300. In a separate incident, Gregory Royden (28), was arrested in Plein Street in Narraville, after police found cannabis to the value of N$50 on his person. All […]
The trials and tribulations of Etosha Fishing
The past decade has not been plain sailing for Etosha Fishing, due to dwindling pilchard stocks. Pilchard production has traditionally been the mainstay of this pelagic fishing company’s business. A moratorium has been placed by the Namibian Government in 2017 on the harvesting of pilchard. The moratorium remains in place with no clear indication yet […]
Walvis Bay has a “Fish & Chips” again
Although many take-away shops and restaurants offer traditional fish and chips on the menu, the traditional “fish & chips shop” has been absent from Walvis Bay for many years. Thanks to Hangana Seafood Processors and its able staff, a fish & chips shop opened its doors in the town’s central business district last Friday. The […]
Walvis Bay town council distances itself from Janet Martin Foundation
Residents at their own risk if they register for housing at the Foundation Walvis Bay mayor, Cllr Trevino Forbes, says the Walvis Bay municipal council is distancing itself from the former deputy-mayor of the town, Penny Martin-Louw’s efforts to compile a list to determine how many people in the harbour town needs housing. Martin, who […]
Twaloloka Housing Project belongs to Government
The Twaloloka Housing Project in Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmond suburb is funded by the Namibian Government, through the Office of the Prime Minister. The municipality of Walvis Bay, through Council, is only facilitating the project on behalf of Government to ensure the project is properly completed. Walvis Bay mayor, Cllr Trevino Forbes, explained Council’s position in […]
Fuel price increase – brace for more fuel hikes and higher inflation….
Global crude oil prices could surpass USD71 by mid-year The rapid recovery of the global economy, in the wake of the Covid-19 global pandemic, is the major drive behind the 80 cents per liter fuel price increase for both petrol and diesel that hit Namibia on Wednesday. In a statement the Ministry of Mines and […]
Moratorium lapses on new fuel licence applications
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced earlier this week that the public can again launch applications for new fuel retail and wholesale licences. A moratorium on new applications was in place for a lengthy period and expired on 2 March 2021. In a statement the Ministry confirmed the licensing procedures and requirements for the […]